Two of the top three ranked players in the world will meet for the Wimbledon men's singles championship when second-ranked Novak Djokovic of Serbia battles third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. Alcaraz is looking for his second consecutive grand slam victory after earning the men's singles title at the French Open last month. Djokovic is looking for his eighth Wimbledon championship and first since 2022. This will be a rematch from last year when Alcaraz earned a 1-6, 7-6 (8), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 win.
Alcaraz is the slight -150 favorite (risk $150 to win $100) on the money line, while Djokovic is a +120 underdog in the latest Djokovic vs. Alcaraz odds. The over/under for total games is 40.5 and Alcaraz is favored by 2.5 games. Before making any Alcaraz vs. Djokovic picks or 2024 Wimbledon predictions, you need tosee 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. In the most recent grand slam tournament, 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 Wimbledon Djokovic vs. Alcaraz final and has identified his best bets. He's sharing all of his picks and analysis at SportsLine.
Why you should back Djokovic
After having to drop out of the quarterfinals of the French Open due to a right knee injury, Djokovic underwent surgery but returned just in time for Wimbledon. Instead of bowing out early, he has been nothing short of impressive. None of his six matches in the tournament have lasted more than four sets.
In the semifinals, he defeated Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-4. Djokovic, who began his career in 2004, has been nearly unbeatable on grass throughout his career. This year he is 5-0 on the surface and he is 124-20 (86.1%) all-time. For the year, he has gone 23-6 (79.3%) and is 1,211-245 (83.2%) all-time. He is also 3-2 against Alcaraz.You can see who to pick here.
Why you should back Alcaraz
Alcaraz would like to win not only back-to-back Wimbledon titles, but back-to-back grand slams after having won last month's French Open. The 21-year-old Spaniard's road to the finals hasn't been easy. He outlasted Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, after having defeated American Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. He also had to survive a five-set third-round match against Frances Tiafoe of the United States, 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2.
Alcaraz has two titles in 2024, also having won the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., in March. He reached the semifinals of the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires in February. Alcaraz is 7-1 on grass this year and 23-3 in his seven-year career. Overall, he is 32-6 (84.2%) this year and 265-69 (79.3%) all-time.You can see who to pick here.
How to make 2024 Wimbledon men's singles final pick
Onorato has thoroughly studied Djokovic vs. Alcaraz. He's going Over on the game total, and he's locked in two other best bets, including one that returns nearly +200.He's sharing his pick and analysis only at SportsLine.
So what are the best bets for the Alcaraz vs. Djokovic Wimbledon men's final? 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.
