Top 3 Interesting Facts for Dimitrov v Djokovic – Australian Open 2023

Dimitrov v Djokovic Match Preview

Grigor Dimitrov was once touted as ‘the next Federer’. It’s easy to see why with the many parallels in playing style but the Bulgarian has fallen short of matching the Swiss maestro’s on court achievements so far. He faces a man who certainly hasn’t struggled in respect of attainment – multiple Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic. A firm favourite for this year’s Australian Open since the shock elimination of Rafael Nadal in straight sets. As with the Spaniard – the focus will be on potential injuries issues ahead of this encounter after Novak Djokovic struggled repeatably in his previous round encounter.

Top 3 Interesting Facts: Dimitrov vs Djokovic

1.) Grigor Dimitrov has a 9.00% win rate against the Serb

He has only won a single previous match in eleven attempts. This was a decade ago on a clay court in Madrid. He frequently wins at least a set however which could be a betting opportunity.

2.) Djokovic could have injury issues ahead of this encounter

The world number five had to take an injury time out in the previous round. He also complained of physical issues before the tournament started. Experience says it’s best not to put too much weight of potential injuries issues however. They are often exaggerated. It is perhaps worth researching which bookmakers offer favourable retirement rules though.

3.) The Serbian has won the event for three consecutive years that he entered

With the exception of last year with the vaccine controversy – Novak Djokovic has won this event outright the last three times he has completed – 2019, 2020, 2021. He has also won it six other times previously. He thrives in the physically demanding conditions. The forecast for Saturday is warm with occasional cloud. This will make it challenging over a potential five sets.