Novak Djokovic, the sixth seed, is set to continue his pursuit of an eighth Wimbledon title in the quarterfinals against No. 22 seed Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET. After a challenging fourth-round match where Djokovic came back from a 6-1 first set loss to defeat Alex De Minaur, he now faces Cobolli, who advanced by narrowly defeating Marin Cilic in a gripping four-set encounter.
Current odds favor Djokovic significantly at -1250 (meaning one must risk $1,250 to win $100) compared to Cobolli’s +760. The total games set for the match stands at 33.5, with Djokovic projected to win by a 7.5 game spread.
Tennis expert Jose Onorato has provided insights regarding the match, noting the competitive nature Djokovic has been exhibiting, stating, “Djokovic is back in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, but this hasn’t been a cruise.” He acknowledges Cobolli’s emergence as a fierce competitor who is playing without the pressure of expectations, and emphasizes that Cobolli’s recent performances have shown promise on the grass courts.
According to Onorato’s best picks for the match, Cobolli +7.5 games and +2.5 sets stand out as potential bets. He suggests that while Djokovic is favored, Cobolli’s recent form and ability to handle pressure could make for a tighter match than expected.
With much at stake and both players demonstrating resilience, fans can anticipate an exciting contest as Djokovic looks to advance to the semifinals against the winner of Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton. It’s a reminder that in tennis, particularly on such prestigious grounds, every match can bring surprises and uniquely thrilling moments.