Tomorrow marks the start of the year’s third Grand Slam with Wimbledon’s lawns freshly mowed and ready for action in London. While 128 men will take the courts over the coming days, each eager to lift the silverware in a fortnight’s time, the reality is, all eyes are on one man: Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic is the overwhelming favourite heading into Wimbledon, not just because he’s won the first two Grand Slams of the year, but also because of his comparative advantages on grass. Does this mean that the next 14 days of tennis are a moot point and the Serbian’s name can already be etched into the trophy? Read on for our expert opinions where we break down the best bets to make on Wimbledon based on the latest betting odds from bookmaker William Hill.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: July 2nd, 8:00 P.M. (GMT)
The outright betting odds from bookmaker William Hill confirm what any informed tennis fan will already know: this tournament is Novak Djokovic’s to lose. With odds of 1.57, Djokovic sits well ahead of the only other man in touching distance of him—Carlos Alcaraz, who pays 4.33 for a win. Behind these two, the odds drop off drastically with the third betting favourite being Jannik Sinner at a whopping 17.00. Daniil Medvedev squeezes into the top five favourites at 21.00 before Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios are level on 29.00.
Other notable mentions in the betting odds are Holger Rune and Sebastian Korda at 34.00, Andy Murray at 41.00, and a host of other contenders such as Hubert Hurkacz, Casper Ruud and Matteo Berrettini at 67.00.
Betting on Wimbledon 2023 is simple. Either back Novak Djokovic for a relatively secure, low return wager, or take a punt on another player for a risky, potentially more lucrative bet. Before we look at what some of these speculative bets could be, here’s a quick overview of why Djokovic’s odds are so strong.
Novak Djokovic is by far the most experienced and successful player in this draw, both in Grand Slams and on grass. In fact, the Serbian owns more wins on grass than the rest of the top 20 players in the world, combined. Add to this the fact that Djokovic is in hot form, having won both the Australian Open and Roland-Garros this year, plus his history of dominance with the past four Wimbledon’s in a row going to Novak. Statistically, historically, logically—whatever metric you’d like to use—all signs are pointing towards Djokovic picking up Grand Slam number 24 here.
Should something unforeseen happen, such as Novak Djokovic getting injured or someone playing a blinder to knock him out of the tournament, then there are some excellent returns on almost anyone else winning Wimbledon.
Holger Rune is our best bet for sleeper odds at Wimbledon 2023. He has had a strong season so far rising to World No. 6 and compiling a 33-12 record to date. While Roland-Garros saw the 20-year-old play with some expectation on his shoulders, he’s something of an unknown quantity on grass and only the seventh favourite at William Hill. This means a big return of 34.00 but also little pressure on the young man’s shoulders. Chances are he’ll play freely and break through some of the mental barriers that have seen him fall short at Grand Slams in the past.
As someone who has beaten Djokovic on the big stage in the past, something that can’t be said for Carlos Alcaraz recently, Holger Rune is our recommended bet if anyone is to stop the dominant Serbian this year.
