Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune vs. Novak Djokovic Prediction: Serb Having an Edge Over Others This Tournament

Holger Rune advanced to the semifinals after defeating Stan Wawrinka, Hubert Hurkacz, Andrey Rublev, and Carlos Alcaraz. The youngster struck first in the first set, taking a break in the third game to lead 2-1. He increased his advantage to 3-1 after a service hold.

Rune held the lead till the finish of the set and served it out with easily to seal it. In the second set, the young Dane got off to a fast start, breaking his opponent's serve twice to lead 4-0.

Djokovic began his title defense by advancing to the semifinals by defeating Maxime Cressy, Karen Khachanov, and Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets. For a position in the final, he faced World No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas. Following a good start by the pair, the Serb dominated the first set by winning four games in a row.

Djokovic had four break points during Tsitsipas' serve games in the third set, but the Greek held them off. The set finally went into a tie-break, which the former World No. 1 won 6-2, 3-6, 7-6. (4). He has already reached his sixth season final.

Rune have the abilities to compete with Djokovic, but the Serb is now a cut above the rest. In Paris, the incumbent champion is expected to win again.

• Total Over 21.5 for 1.858
• Handiсap Novak Djokovic (-4) for 1.88
• Individual Total 1 Over 9.5 for 1.8