Australian Open betting tips Jannik Sinner Novak Djokovic - ESPN

The stage is set for the men's semifinals of the Australian Open, featuring two thrilling matchups with plenty of betting intrigue. Jannik Sinner faces the power-packed Ben Shelton in a clash of styles, while Novak Djokovic takes on Alexander Zverev in a showdown of experience versus raw talent. Let's dive into the key dynamics of these high-stakes battles.

With both players showcasing elite serving performances and a history of closely contested matches, this semifinal is poised to be a marathon duel. A high probability of tiebreaks and the potential for a five-set thriller make the OVER 40.5 games a compelling wager.

This match is a clash of serving titans. Djokovic's serve, a cornerstone of his game, was a model of efficiency in his quarterfinal win against Carlos Alcaraz. He posted a first-serve rate of 67% and saved all three break points he faced in the fourth set. His ability to vary serve placement, favoring wide serves from the deuce court while mixing it up in the ad court, kept Alcaraz guessing. Notably, Djokovic's aggressive second serves, with speeds consistently reaching 105 mph and above, allowed him to win 58% of his second-serve points, an impressive feat under pressure.

Djokovic's return game is one of the deadliest weapons in tennis, and it was on full display against Alcaraz. He dismantled Alcaraz's second serve, winning an astonishing 67% of those points. The pressure Djokovic applied in return games was relentless, turning Alcaraz's service games into uphill battles and giving Djokovic a constant edge. His ability to anticipate, react and punish weak serves was a master class in returning, leaving little room for Alcaraz to find any rhythm.

However, against Zverev, Djokovic will face a much stiffer