The Australian Open Men’s Singles draw is on to the final four players. All of them have plenty to offer as they attempt to make one step closer to the year’s first Grand Slam title. The world No. 1 Novak Djokovic faces one of his biggest rivals to date, world No. 3 Roger Federer in a blockbuster showdown. Meanwhile, surging contender Milos Raonic looks to make his first Grand Slam finals appearance with a match against one of the Big Four, Andy Murray.
There’s plenty of high-level tennis to go around with these four competitors. With that said, it’s time to get some help from the experts of tennis. Read on as we take a look at the experts’ picks and predictions heading into the Australian Open Men’s Singles semifinals.
Merlisa Lawrence notes that Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are tied at 22-22 in their career head-to-head. But the experience definitely goes to Djokovic. The world No. 1 is younger, faster and more explosive. He’s also on a three-match win streak against Federer in Grand Slams. Having to beat Djokovic in a best of five match is very difficult, considering that he gets stronger as the contest goes on. Lawrence’s prediction? Djokovic in four.
Tim Daniels believes that Djokovic is yet to show his best. He’s endured some uncharacteristically shaky moments, particularly in the fourth round against Giles Simon, committing 100 unforced errors. Despite all his struggles, the Serb has dominated the Grand Slam stage recently, winning four of the past six majors. Federer will need to have a vintage performance to reach the final. Daniels believes Djokovic gets the edge in a five-round thriller.
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Ricky Dimon
Djokovic in four sets
Ricky Dimon of Steve G Tennis is also a firm believer that Novak Djokovic gets past Roger Federer in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Federer has showcased aggressive, net-heavy tennis recently, which could help keep the Serb on his toes. But Djokovic also has strong defense and an ability to hit winners on the return. The world No. 1 is on a different level right now and should be able to play his best against a rival like Federer.
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Jason Le Miere
Djokovic in four sets
Strike another expert in support of Novak Djokovic. Jason Le Miere of International Business Times is a firm believer that the world No. 1 in near unbreakable at this moment. He does not have a single weakness in his game when he’s at his best. Hitting 100 unforced errors against Giles Simon in the fourth round served as a wake-up call for the Serb. While Djokovic could give up a set, he’ll get stronger as the match draws longer. Djokovic in four sets.
Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic
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Merlisa Lawrence
Raonic in four sets
Merlisa Lawrence credits Milos Raonic’s success to a victory over Roger Federer in the Final of the Brisbane Open. The win gave the Canadian plenty of confidence that he could beat the best tennis players in the world. He followed up that win with a five-set thriller against Stan Wawrinka in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Raonic is an ace-hitting machine, and has a very dominant first serve that he can use to win games. But he’s added a strong presence at the net to help him cut off Murray. Lawrence believes that Raonic is ripe for the picking. He beats Murray in four sets to make his first ever Grand Slam final.
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Randy Chambers
Murray
Merlisa Lawrence credits Milos Raonic’s success to a victory over Roger Federer in the Final of the Brisbane Open. The win gave the Canadian plenty of confidence that he could beat the best tennis players in the world. He followed up that win with a five-set thriller against Stan Wawrinka in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Raonic is an ace-hitting machine, and has a very dominant first serve that he can use to win games. But he’s added a strong presence at the net to help him cut off Murray. Lawrence believes that Raonic is ripe for the picking. He beats Murray in four sets to make his first ever Grand Slam final.
Armed with all these experts’ picks, it’s time to create a betting account and get into the thrilling action of the Australian Open.
