Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for 2023 French Open Semifinal (Alcaraz Extends Run)

The 2023 French Open's semifinals begin on Friday, featuring an exciting matchup between No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 3 Novak Djokovic.

Alcaraz vs Djokovic French Open Schedule & Info

2023 French Open Men's Semifinal Match
No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz vs. No. 3 Novak Djokovic
Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
Start Time: 8:45 a.m. ET
Venue: Stade Roland Garros — Paris, France

Alcaraz continued his dominance in the quarterfinals, sending No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas home in three sets. On the other side, Djokovic kept his French Open hopes alive with a four-set victory over No. 11 Karen Khachanov.

Alcaraz vs Djokovic Odds & Set Betting

All 2023 French Open betting odds and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: Alcaraz: (-210) | Djokovic: (+172)
To Win 1st Set: Alcaraz: (-166) | Djokovic: (+136)
Set Betting: Alcaraz: 3-0 (+240) | 3-1 (+300) | 3-2 (+420)
Set Betting: Djokovic: 3-0 (+700) | 3-1 (+600) | 3-2 (+500)

Alcaraz vs Djokovic Head-to-Head Stats & Betting Trends

- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic, in three sets, at the 2022 Madrid Open in their only previous meeting.
- Alcaraz defeated No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas, in three sets, in the 2023 French Open Quarterfinals.
- Djokovic defeated No. 11 Karen Khachanov, in four sets, in the 2023 French Open's Quarterfinals. 
- This is Alcaraz's first-ever time making it to the French Open Semifinals.
- Djokovic has won the French Open twice (2016, 2021) in his career.

Alcaraz vs Djokovic Prediction & Pick

Djokovic has the French Open history on his side, but it's hard to doubt Alcaraz on his current run. The 20-year-old phenom has gone three straight matchups without losing a set, only letting his foes win more than two games twice over that stretch. In fact, he's now 12-0 in his last dozen major tournament clashes.

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It's also worth noting that Alcaraz has already beaten Djokovic, defeating the legend in three sets at the 2022 Madrid Open. Not only did the victory come on clay, but Alcaraz is now 52-6 (89.7%) on the surface since the start of 2022. While Djokovic is also a beast on clay, his success rate on the surface during that time is slightly worse (24-7, 77.4%).

This is going to be a close matchup, but Alcaraz has youth and recent momentum on his side. He won't breeze past Djokovic, but I fully expect the Spanish star to reach the finals at Roland Garros for the first time.

Winner: Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz vs Djokovic Best Bet

For this matchup's best bet, let's go with Alcaraz winning the first set at -166 odds. Again, he's yet to lose an opening set at the 2023 French Open, whereas Djokovic did lose the first set to Khachanov. On top of that, Alcaraz won the first set between these two tennis icons in their only previous meeting.

With Alcaraz showing no signs of slowing down, expect him to start this showdown off right.

Bet: Carlos Alcaraz to Win First Set (-166)

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