Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds - Djokovic should be too good for Sonego in Vienna

24 Oct 2022

John Eastwood 24 Oct 2022

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Novak Djokovic takes on Lorenzo Sonego in the Vienna Open quarter-finals
Djokovic is ranked World No.1 and has lost 1 completed match in 2020
Lorenzo Sonego is ranked World No.42
The Italian entered the main draw as a lucky loser

Novak Djokovic takes on Lorenzo Sonego at the ATP Vienna Open (Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic is an overwhelming favourite to beat Lorenzo Sonego at the Vienna Open. The World No.1 has been in phenomenal form in 2020 and should breeze past the lucky loser in the quarter-finals.

Novak Djokovic Stats

Nationality: Serbia

Age: 33 (22 May 1987)

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 1

Career High: 1 (July 2011)

Career Singles Titles: 81

2020 Singles Titles: 4

Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 17 (8 Australian Open, 1 French Open, 5 Wimbledon, 3 US Open).

Novak Djokovic Form

Novak Djokovic has been in sensational form in 2020. He won all six matches at the ATP Cup to help Serbia win the title before winning the Australian Open.

The World No.1 didn’t let up, winning in Dubai and returning from the coronavirus enforced break with victory at the Western and Southern Open.

The first thing that stopped him in 2020 was a bizarre disqualification in the US Open round of 16. The Serbian put that disappointment behind him by winning the Italian Open, defeating Diego Schwartzman 7-5 6-3 in the final.

Novak Djokovic reached the French Open final where he went down 6-0 6-2 7-5 to Rafael Nadal. It was the only loss on court in 40 completed matches this year.

Djokovic started the ATP Vienna Open with a 7-6 6-3 win against Filip Krajinovic. He saved four set points in the first set against Borna Coric in the round of 16, triumphing 7-6(11), 6-3 over two hours and eight minutes.

Lorenzo Sonego Stats

Nationality: Italy

Age: 25 (11 May 1995)

Height: 6'3" (191cm)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 42

Career High: 42 (October 2020)

Career Singles Titles: 1

2020 Singles Titles: 0

Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 0

Lorenzo Sonego Form

Lorenzo Sonego suffered a first round exit in nine straight tournaments from late 2019 to February 2020. He broke that run by reaching the quarter-finals in Rio de Janeiro.

The Italian returned to the ATP Tour with first round exits at the Western and Southern Open and US Open. Sonego’s best result in four tournaments on clay was reaching the French Open round of 16.

Lorenzo Sonego lost against Aljaz Bedene in the final qualifier for the Vienna Open. He was given a reprieve and entered the main draw as a lucky loser.

The World No.42 made it count in the first round, beating Dusan Lajovic 6-4 6-3. Sonego beat World No.31 Hubert Hurkacz 7-6 7-6 in the round of 16.

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego Head to Head

This will be the first match between Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Sonego.

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego Odds

Novak Djokovic is an unbackable 1.03 favourite with Lorenzo Sonego priced at 15.00 at bet365.

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego Stats

Novak Djokovic is ranked World No.1.
Novak Djokovic has won 81 singles titles on the ATP Tour.
Novak Djokovic is 39-1 in completed matches in 2020.
Novak Djokovic has won 7-6 6-3 is last 2 matches (2020 Vienna Open).
Lorenzo Sonego is ranked World No.42.
Lorenzo Sonego has won 1 singles title on the ATP Tour.
Lorenzo Sonego has won in straight sets in is last 2 matches (2020 Vienna Open).

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Where is Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego being played?

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego will be played at the 2020 ATP Vienna Open.

When is Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego being played?

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego will be played on Friday 30 October 2020.

Verdict

Novak Djokovic has won 7-6 6-3 in his opening two matches in Vienna and Lorenzo Sonego hasn't lost a set. It’s very difficult to find value in the betting markets so a low stake on Sonego with the +6.5 game handicap is the tip.

Lorenzo Sonego +6.5

Game Handicap

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