ATP Australian Open: Djokovic v Ferrer Odds and Betting Preview

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – World Number 1 and reigning champion Novak Djokovic faces Spanish rival David Ferrer in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open early on Wednesday morning. Unsurprisingly Djokovic starts the game as favourite to secure victory, and can currently be backed to do so at best odds of 2/17 (bet £17 to make £2 profit) with Boylesports. For those punters anticipating an upset, however, Ferrer is on offer to progress to the semi finals at longer odds of 7/1 with William Hill.

Djokovic’s victory over Andy Murray in the final of this competition in 2011 set the tone for an unbelievably successful year, during which he went on to secure both the Wimbledon and the US Open titles, before finishing the year as World Number 1. The Serbian will be hoping to start 2012 on the same terms, retaining his Australian Open crown and thereby securing his fifth Grand Slam trophy. Djokovic propelled himself into the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory over home favourite Lleyton Hewitt.

Djokovic’s opponent, Spanish veteran David Ferrer, dispatched French opponent Richard Gasquet in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals. The Spaniard cruised to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 victory, seeming to gather momentum throughout the match, and will doubtless be hoping to produce a similarly controlled display in his upcoming encounter.

Djokovic is quoted at best odds of 4/6 with Ladbrokes to win the match in straight sets, an outcome that is deemed to be highly likely by the bookmakers. A 3-1 victory for the Serbian, on the other hand, is on offer at 11/4 with Skybet and William Hill, whilst a 3-2 victory can be backed at 9/2 with Paddy Power. Alternatively a 3-2 victory for his Spanish opponent is available at odds of 16/1 with Bet Victor, whilst a 3-0 victory for Ferrer is on offer at odds as long as 33/1 with Ladbrokes.

The first set of the match will be vital, setting the tone for this sporting encounter. Djokovic is currently favourite to win the first set at odds of 1/4 with Coral, whilst Ferrer can be backed at 4/1 with Betinternet.

In the overall tournament betting, Djokovic is currently favourite to lift the trophy at the end of this week at evens with both Stan James and Blue Square. Roger Federer is second favourite at 5/2 with Blue Square, with Murray on offer at 4/1 with Paddy Power and Nadal at 17/2 with the same bookmakers. David Ferrer can currently be backed to win the title at considerably longer odds of 40/1 with Paddy Power.

Play starts at 08.30 GMT

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