Christopher Thomas
Players who have combined to reach 41 Grand Slam finals face off when second-seeded Novak Djokovic faces third-seeded Daniil Medvedev in the 2023 US Open final on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing Meadows, NY. This is the third meeting between the two this year. Djokovic recorded a 6-3 6-4 victory in the semi-finals in Adelaide in January, while Medvedev recorded a 6-4 6-4 victory in the semi-finals in Dubai in March. The pair have faced each other 14 times in their careers, with Djokovic holding a 9-5 advantage.
Djokovic is listed as the -250 moneyline favorite, while Medvedev is at +190. Djokovic is looking to win his third Grand Slam of the year after reaching the final in all four 2023 events. His only defeat so far was against Carlos Alcaraz 1-6, 7-6 (8), 6-1, 3-6 , 6-4 at Wimbledon. Before making any Djokovic vs Medvedev picks or 2023 US Open predictions, you need to see what tennis expert José Onorato has to say.
Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the US, he trained with famous coach Nick Bollettieri at the IMG Academy in Florida and faced players like Robert Farah, now one of the best doubles players in the world. Onorato, who has a double degree in finance and economics from the University of Miami, does extensive research before making any bets on tennis.
It studies current form, players’ tendencies on a given surface, weather conditions and many other relevant factors. This systematic approach has helped Onorato reach 128-90-7 (+69.25 units) since 2022.
Now, Onorato has examined the latest US Open 2023 odds and released his coveted best bet for the Djokovic vs. Medvedev final match. He’s sharing his picks and analysis only on SportsLine.
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Onorato sees both players as capable of achieving victory. Djokovic, 36, shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, with a win, he will have averaged two Grand Slam wins per year since 2018. Djokovic won the 2023 Australian Open and French Open and was runner-up at Wimbledon. In his career, he won 23 Grand Slam titles and 12 runner-up finishes.
Djokovic advanced to the US Open final with a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory over American Ben Shelton in the semifinals. It was the fifth consecutive tournament win for him. Djokovic has been dominant on hard surfaces and has lost just six times on hard surfaces in his last 79 matches, including a 26-1 mark this year. Overall, he is 44-5 (89.7%) in 2023.
Medvedev, 27, was also on the court this year. He posted a 55–11 (83.3%) record, including five tournament titles. He also reached the final once, the semi-finals three times and the quarter-finals three times. Medvedev advanced to the final by defeating top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals.
Since turning pro in 2014, Medvedev has had a lot of success. He has won 20 singles titles and reached the Grand Slam final for the fifth time, winning the US Open two years ago. During his career, he compiled an overall record of 479-191 (71.5%), including 214-67 (76.2%) on hard surfaces. His career mark in New York is 29-5 (85.3%). See who Onorato is supporting here.
How to make Medvedev vs Djokovic picks
In addition to the complete summary of the match, Onorato revealed his best bet. Be sure to see Onorato’s pick and analysis before locking in your 2023 US Open picks for Djokovic vs. Medvedev.
Who beats Djokovic vs Medvedev in the 2023 US Open final? Visit SportsLine now to see José Onorato’s best bet for the men’s singles final, all from the tennis expert who has racked up nearly 70 units since 2022and find out.
