Djokovic Favored for 2024 Aussie Open; Alcaraz Not Far Behind

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00:03 And the 2024 Australian Open Down Under begins on Sunday as well.

00:09 The first Grand Slam on the tennis calendar this year in 2024.

00:14 Anything you hear myself, Ben Stevens, or Donny Rightside say when it comes to

00:19 tennis here in this segment, or probably beyond, is really the notes and

00:23 information from our producer behind the scenes, Joe Frizzo.

00:28 The Stat Man, as we look at the outright title odds for the Aussie Open in 2024.

00:34 Novak Djokovic, of course, 24 Grand Slams, the most ever in the Open era,

00:40 either man or woman in the history of tennis.

00:43 He has won the Australian Open ten times, including last year,

00:46 even money favorite at plus 100.

00:49 But Carlos Alcaraz got him in London at Wimbledon to keep the Grand Slam

00:53 out of Djokovic's hands.

00:56 He has the second best price at plus 350.

00:59 On the women's side, world number one,

01:00 Iga Sviyantec is the favorite at plus 220.

01:03 Irina Sabalenka won this Grand Slam to start off 2022 at 4-1, excuse me, 2023.

01:11 As Sabalenka is the defending champion, and

01:13 Koko Goff at 6-1 won the final Grand Slam, the 2023 US Open of last season.

01:21 Donny, you got a pick?

01:23 >> Yeah, I'll tell you, not a pick here, but if you're looking at Djokovic as

01:26 the favorite here to win, followed by Alcaraz,

01:28 who'd usually see right up there with him, Rafael Nadal,

01:31 gonna miss this tournament here due to injury.

01:33 That's a shame, cuz it's usually the big three here that you match up with.

01:36 Even on the women's side, how about Naomi Osaka coming back here after a long layup

01:40 as well on the women's side of the bracket.

01:42 So some interesting doings now.

01:44 Now this is one of those tournaments that, what, plays in the middle of the night

01:46 since it's Australia.

01:47 So we'll see who wins, and we'll certainly keep you updated,

01:50 I guess is the best update we can give you.

01:53 >> There you go, Donny, that's beautiful.

01:54 Joe Frizzo, by the way, his expert picks.

01:57 >> Yeah. >> Koko, not Corey,

01:59 Koko Goff at plus 600, and Carlos Alcaraz at plus 350.

02:04 Give me Novak, though.

02:05 Anytime you see a plus money price even with even money on Djokovic, you take it.

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