Tennis specialists Sam Querrey and Mary Joe Fernandez supply contrasting predictions for Sunday’s Australian Open closing between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Each opponents search historic achievements on the first Grand Slam of the 12 months, with Djokovic holding a 5-4 edge of their head-to-head matchups.
Djokovic Chases Report-Breaking Milestone
The Serbian star goals to say a report twenty fifth Grand Slam title and grow to be the oldest male winner within the Open Period. Djokovic, a 10-time champion at Melbourne Park, has not secured a significant for the reason that 2023 US Open however defeated Alcaraz within the quarterfinals there final 12 months.
Alcaraz Eyes Youngest Profession Grand Slam
The 22-year-old Spaniard targets turning into the youngest man within the Open Period to finish the Profession Grand Slam. A victory over Djokovic would surpass Rafael Nadal’s report, as Nadal was 24 when he achieved the feat on the 2010 US Open.
Querrey Backs Alcaraz for Upset Victory
Former American skilled Sam Querrey predicts Alcaraz will prevail. On the Nothing Main podcast, he said: “I feel Carlos [will win], however I don’t really feel [comfortable] saying it. After what I noticed from Novak, I’m excited.”
Fernandez Favors Djokovic’s Expertise
In distinction, former Australian Open doubles champion Mary Joe Fernandez helps Djokovic. Throughout an ESPN broadcast, she remarked: “Sentimental favorite, Novak Djokovic. He’s attempting to do what [Elena] Rybakina simply did by beating [Iga] Swiatek and [Aryna] Sabalenka, primary and two on the planet. I feel the celebrities are aligned. Lots of issues going his means on this Australian Open. So I’m going to go together with Novak. I imply, he’s superhuman. Keep in mind, Alcaraz, in addition to Novak, they’re gonna be feeling it bodily, and I simply assume Novak has the expertise at this stage. He’s going for a title, what? 11, 11 down below.”
Djokovic Displays on Semifinal Triumph
Following his five-set semifinal win over Jannik Sinner at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, Djokovic addressed the Rod Laver Area crowd, saying it felt like he had already claimed the title. Later, he described the match as certainly one of his strongest in recent times, stating: “To be trustworthy, I would not dare to name it the best ever, however undoubtedly the best within the final couple of years. Below the circumstances and semis towards, , Sinner, who has been taking part in greatest tennis of his life in final couple of years, significantly right here, two-time defending champion, does not get higher than this.” Djokovic now prepares to take care of that type within the closing.
