Yibing Wu vs Novak Djokovic Betting Tips & Live Stream – Handicap Markets Appeal at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic begins his bid for another Wimbledon title against China's Yibing Wu. While Djokovic is favored, his recent vulnerability and Wu's rise suggest the match may be more competitive than expected. Wu, currently ranked 99, has improved results but limited grass-court success. Djokovic, despite fitness challenges and a lighter schedule, is formidable at Wimbledon, having never lost a first-round match here. Value bets include Wu winning a set, over 30.5 total games, and at least one tiebreak played.
- Djokovic is favored but has shown more vulnerability this season
- Yibing Wu is on the rise and could keep some sets close
- Best value bets: Wu to win a set, over 30.5 games, tie-break likely
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Novak Djokovic has looked more vulnerable against underdogs this season than in previous years, with age, a reduced playing schedule, and limited match preparation making it harder for him to dominate opponents from start to finish. While he continues to find ways to win the biggest matches, his performances have often featured patches where opponents have been able to stay competitive.
Yibing Wu may not possess the consistency or grass-court pedigree required to defeat Djokovic over five sets, but he has enough shot-making ability to trouble the Serbian for spells and keep one or two sets close if he serves well.
The Biggest Test Of Wu's Career
- Yibing Wu holds a 4–3 record in first-round Grand Slam matches.
- He owns a 1–5 career record against Top 10 players.
- Djokovic has reached at least the Wimbledon final in half of his appearances.
- He has not lost to a player outside the Top 50 on grass since 2010.
HTH
This will be their first meeting.
Yibing Wu Targets First Wimbledon Win
Yibing Wu played three lead-up events on grass before arriving at Wimbledon and managed just one main-draw win, which came at the Nottingham Challenger. His other two events ended in either the qualifying stages or the first round at 's-Hertogenbosch and Eastbourne.
The 26-year-old has made steady progress this season, reaching the quarterfinals in Acapulco, winning the Sarasota Challenger title, and reaching the quarterfinals at the Aix-en-Provence Challenger.
He also recorded main-draw wins at the Australian Open and Roland Garros. Those results helped him return to the top 100 for the first time in two years.
This will be Wu's second main-draw appearance at Wimbledon. He made his debut in 2023 but lost to Frances Tiafoe in straight sets. He will be hoping for a better result this time.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Age | 26 (Born 14 October 1999) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 99 |
| Career High | 54 (29 May 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | 62 (Rating: 1763) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 1 |
Djokovic Seeks Wimbledon Revival
Novak Djokovic missed the opportunity to lift a record 25th Grand Slam title after suffering a disappointing third-round loss to Joao Fonseca at the French Open despite leading by two sets. It was a frustrating defeat, especially considering the draw he had in Paris.
The Serbian has been dealing with multiple injury setbacks in recent years, and this season has been no different. He has played only a limited schedule, with his best results being the final at the Australian Open, the fourth round at Indian Wells, and the third round at the French Open.
Wimbledon now gives him another opportunity to give his best shot at the title, especially with the fitness concerns surrounding Jannik Sinner after the French Open and Carlos Alcaraz absent.
Another interesting fact is that Djokovic has won the Wimbledon title in each of the last three FIFA World Cup years, and it will be interesting to see if that trend continues this week.
He has made 20 previous main-draw appearances at Wimbledon and has never suffered a first-round defeat. Notably, he has reached at least the final in 10 of those campaigns.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Serbia |
| Age | 39 (Born 22 May 1987) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 8 |
| Career High | 1 (4 July 2011) |
| Elo Ranking | 4 (Rating: 2059) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 101 |
Verdict
Although Djokovic remains the clear favorite to progress, the handicap and totals markets offer greater value. Backing Yibing Wu to win a set, over 30.5 games in the match, Yibing Wu +7.5 games, and a tiebreak to be played are the selections that best fit the expected pattern of the contest.
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