The latest installment of Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz will take place with a men’s tennis singles gold medal on the line on Sunday morning at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alcaraz won the Wimbledon final against Djokovic three weeks ago, and he is now the youngest man in an Olympic tennis singles final. Djokovic is on the other side of the equation, becoming the oldest man in an Olympic tennis singles final. The Serbian is a 24-time Grand Slam champion but has never won an Olympic gold medal.
Sunday morning’s match is slated to begin at 8 a.m. ET on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The latest Alcaraz vs. Djokovic odds list Alcaraz as the -265 favorite (risk $265 to win $100) on the money line, while Djokovic is a +220 underdog. The over/under for total games is 21.5, with Alcaraz favored by 3.5 games. Before making any Djokovic vs. Alcaraz picks or 2024 Olympic tennis predictions, you need to see what SportsLine tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has to say.
Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the U.S., he trained with famed coach Nick Bollettieri at IMG Academy in Florida and faced players like Robert Farah, now one of the world’s top-ranked doubles players.
Onorato, who holds dual degrees in finance and economics from the University of Miami, does extensive research before placing any tennis bets. He studies current form, players’ tendencies on a particular surface, weather conditions and many other relevant factors. That systematic approach has helped Onorato go 168-106-9 (+107.12 units) since 2022. Two months ago in the 2024 French Open, he correctly picked Iga Swiatek (-160) to win the women’s title.
Now, Onorato has broken down the latest odds for the 2024 Olympic men’s tennis gold medal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic and has identified his best bets. He’s sharing all of his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
Why you should back Djokovic
Djokovic is the most accomplished player in the history of men’s tennis, but an Olympic gold medal has been the one item missing from his trophy case. He has been vocal about his desire to win a medal, and his emotion was evident following his semifinal win over Lorenzo Musetti. Having the day off on Saturday was monumental for Djokovic as he continues to gain full strength in his knee following surgery last month.
The Serbian struggled with his knee against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals, but he moved much better against Musetti. This is his final chance to win a gold medal, while Alcaraz seemingly has many opportunities coming up throughout his career. Djokovic will leave everything on the court in this match, and he is rarely available as an underdog for bettors. You can see Onorato’s picks here.
Why you should back Alcaraz
Djokovic is dealing with immense pressure coming into this match seeking his first Olympic gold medal, and he has struggled in big matches against Alcaraz recently. The young Spaniard became the first man to win a grand slam on all three surfaces before turning 22, beating Djokovic in back-to-back Wimbledon finals. He won the French Open on this court earlier this season, and he has not dropped a set during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Alcaraz became the first teenager to reach No. 1 in the ATP rankings (2022), and he has proven himself to be the best player in the world since then. Djokovic is still struggling with his knee injury at times, making this an even more difficult task. Alcaraz is the best mover in the sport, and he has too many tools for Djokovic to deal with at this stage of his career. You can see Onorato’s picks here.
How to make 2024 Olympic men’s singles gold medal picks
Onorato has thoroughly studied Alcaraz vs. Djokovic and has locked in his pick to win the gold medal. He’s sharing his picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
What are the best bets for Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s gold medal match? Visit SportsLine now to see Onorato’s best bets, all from the tennis expert who is up 107.12 units since 2022, and find out.
