Jordan Thompson vs Novak Djokovic Prediction: Novak's Dream is To Achieve a Season Slam

Prediction for the Wimbledon match, which will take place on July 5th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Australian has been a remarkable figure on the grass courts this season. Thompson reached the tournament's semifinals in Surbiton, losing in two sets to Andy Murray. Jordan then played in the Hertogenbosch finals, falling to Griekspoor. After that came failures in London and Mallorca. In the first round of Wimbledon, the Australian barely beat Nakashima 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 in five sets. Despite losing 0-2 in sets, he was able to win, and after the second game, it seemed that Jordan was going to lose. In the game, Thompson made 16 aces on the court with two double faults and won 69% of his first-serve points and 62% of his second. Reception percentage: 27%/43%, winners/unforced errors 36/38.

For Novak, the upcoming match will be only his third on grass in 2023. Before Wimbledon, Novak played one exhibition match against Tiafoe, struggled, and won 2-1. In the first round of Wimbledon, Djokovic defeated Cachín in three sets, but the victory was not easy. The match lasted two hours and 14 minutes, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6. During the game, Novak made 13 aces on serve, three doubles errors, and won 77% of his first serve points and 61% of his second. Reception rate: 34%/58%, winners/unforced errors 45/19.

There is no doubt that Djokovic will gain form throughout the tournament as he is motivated at Wimbledon. At the end of his career, Novak dreams of taking a season slam, an achievement few can boast. At the same time, the first-round match cannot be called easy, although Novak's opponent was not a grass courter Cachín. On the other hand, Jordan likes and knows how to play on grass. Plus, he has excellent practice, so we believe that Djokovic should not expect an easy win, and Thompson can fight with the second-best player and maybe even take a set.