Novak Djokovic is the No. 1-ranked participant on the earth, the reigning French Open champion and a top-two favourite at +350 to win the event once more this 12 months. However none of that appears to be inspiring his personal confidence in his capability to win a fourth Roland Garros title.
Djokovic advised reporters Sunday he has “low expectations and excessive hopes” for the French Open. Increasing additional, he admitted to being embarrassed by his lowered expectations.
“Something however a title for me isn’t passable,” Djokovic, 37, mentioned at his pre-tournament press convention. “It at all times has been like that. … That’s why my hopes and objectives are at all times the identical. However I’ve to decrease the expectations.”
Djokovic met the press at this time right here at #RolandGarros.
“I’ve low expectations and excessive hopes”.
“I’ve been saying for some time that by way of clay I wish to peak right here in Paris, in Roland Garros. Final 12 months I had an incredible 12 months and hopefully I can have an excellent event.”
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) Might 26, 2024
Novak’s press convention from #rolandgarros at this time (1/2). On the query of “low expectations, excessive hopes” 👇 pic.twitter.com/pxoujVuUT8
— दिविर जैन (@divirj04) Might 26, 2024
For those who’re curious why Djokovic is likely to be reducing expectations, it’s as a result of he hasn’t carried out as much as his excessive customary this 12 months. He hasn’t gained a single title in 2024, going 14-6 over the six tournaments he’s performed, together with a semifinal exit from the Australian Open in January.
Bettors, although, aren’t shying away from the all-time profession Grand Slam chief. At BetMGM, Djokovic has attracted the very best ticket share at 12.7% and the very best deal with share at 32.4%.
Event favourite Carlos Alcaraz (+275) is second in ticket share at 11.7% and third in cash at 8.6%, with Alexander Zverev (+600) attracting the third most bets at 9.9% and second-most cash at 13.9%.
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