Alexey Popyrin vs Novak Djokovic Prediction: 4 Sets and Win for World No.2

Prediction for the US Open match between Alexey Popyrin vs Novak Djokovic, which will take place on August 31st. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the athletes' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Alexey Popyrin

Before the New York Majors, Popyrin played in Cincinnati and emerged victorious in Montreal. Thanks to that, he climbed into the top 30 of the ATP rankings. In New York, Alexey beat Korean Kwon and Spaniard Martinez Portero 3-0. The match against the latter lasted about an hour and a half, and Popyrin won it 6–2, 6–4, 6–0. During the game, Alexey served 13 aces with seven double faults, winning 82% of points on the first serve and 40% on the second. Here are the reception stats: 49%/74%, 36/25 for winners/unforced errors.

Novak Djokovic

This will be Novak's third hard court match of the summer of 2024. He skipped Masters in Montreal and Cincinnati to prepare for the Majors. In New York, the world number two beat Germany's Radu Albot in three sets. The match against Djere wasn't finished, though. Laslo withdrew with the score 6-4, 6-4, 2-0 in Novak's favor. The game lasted two hours and 12 minutes. Djokovic made three aces and eight double faults, winning 79% of points on the first serve and 49% on the second. Here are the reception stats: 35%/63%, 18/26 for winners/unforced errors.

Expert Betting Tips

In Montreal, Popyrin beat Dimitrov, Hurkacz, and Rublev, three of the top 10 ATP players. This shows that the Australian can hold his own against the best in the game and come out on top. On top of that, Alexey took a set each from Novak at the AO and Wimbledon. Since then, Popyrin has upped his game. Still, we don't think Popyrin can beat Djokovic just yet, but Alexey can win a set. The main bet is TO, but we're pretty sure Novak will make it to the tournament's next round.