With the two pre-tournament favorites, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, out of the picture, the final clash of the Australian Open 2024 features Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. Sinner defeated Djokovic in the semifinal, while Alcaraz’s journey was halted by Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals. However, Zverev’s campaign ended in the semifinal against Medvedev.
Australian Open 2024 Final Odds:
- Jannik Sinner: -250
- Daniil Medvedev: +200
The 22-year-old Italian, Jannik Sinner, is currently playing the best tennis of his career. He finished the previous season in 4th place in the ATP rankings and seems poised for an even better 2024. Sinner started the Australian Open in top form, winning his first five matches in straight sets. In the semifinal, he faced the world No. 1, Novak Djokovic, as a significant +200 underdog but managed to secure a 3-1 victory. Djokovic’s only set win came in a close tiebreaker in the third set, which he won 8-6.
Can Medvedev Finally Win the Australian Open?
Daniil Medvedev has come close to winning the Australian Open on two occasions. In 2021, he lost to Djokovic in the final, and in 2022, he was defeated by Nadal in a five-set thriller despite having a 2-0 lead.
Now, Medvedev faces a seemingly easier task against Jannik Sinner. Medvedev has been performing well in Melbourne, with his toughest match so far being the semifinal against Alexander Zverev. Zverev started strong, winning the first two sets, but Medvedev fought back to win the next three sets, taking nearly four and a half hours to book his place in the final.
