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The Australian Open is currently in progress, and the first set of Grand Slam titles for 2024 are officially up for grabs. A chance at immortality awaits those bold enough to seize it, and we expect several individuals to make a lasting impression, regardless of whether they secure a title. One such example in the [Men’s Category](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/tennis/australian-open/australian-open-men) is 18-year-old Croatian Dino Prižmić, who, as expected, faced defeat against Novak Djokovic in the First Round, but not before resiliently claiming a set from the tennis icon in a 4-hour-long match. Despite the loss, Prižmić garnered widespread respect for his performance. 

In the [Women’s Category](https://m.betking.com/sports/events/prematch/tennis/australian-open/australian-open-women), the Russian pair of 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva and 21-year-old Anastasia Zakharova have made impressive starts with First Round wins and are ones to watch. In this article, however, our focus will be on the top four players from each category, analyzing their potential for winning the titles. We’ll discuss the bet offers on BetKing and see how they compare to other betting sites. 

**MEN’S CATEGORY**

**Novak Djokovic (Country / World #1)**

In recent history, the closest thing to Djokovic’s reign in individual sports is Roman Reigns’ in WWE (where he currently is the longest-reigning Universal Champion). Wait… the WWE isn’t “real” - it’s scripted - so, we can’t count that. Maybe, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov? Yeah, but he’s retired. Anyway, the point is, Novak Djokovic is pretty excellent at this sport called tennis. Despite a slight scare in his Round One match against Dino Prižmić, Djokovic won and now boasts an impressive record of 29 consecutive victories in the Australian Open. The Serbian tennis icon has clinched 4 out of the last 5 Australian Open titles, with the only exception in 2022 due to the cancellation of his Australian visa over his unvaccinated status amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon regaining his visa in 2023, he reclaimed his title. 

Winning 35 of his last 36 Grand Slam matches, Djokovic’s sole defeat came in the Wimbledon final against Carlos Alcaraz. Although he is the clear favorite, he is not invincible, having lost 3 of his last 9 matches—twice to Jannik Sinner and once to Alex de Minaur. That said, only the bold would bet against Djokovic, as the smart money consistently favors him for victory. 

● Bet on Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open 

● Bet on Novak Djokovic to beat Alexei Popyrin 3:1 

● Bet on Novak Djokovic to win Quarter 1 

**Carlos Alcaraz (Spain / World #2)**

After sitting out last year’s Australian Open because of an injury, the former World #1 is eager to vie for this Grand Slam title. Following his hard-fought triumph over Djokovic in last year’s Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz truly made his mark and garnered the respect of the entire tennis community—though he was already held in high regard. He has a 100% record in Grand Slam finals, albeit over a small sample size of 2. But how many 20-year-olds can boast 2 Grand Slam finals? Like many young athletes, the young Spaniard has been inconsistent in recent months, resulting in 5 losses in his final 9 games in 2023. Still, he is one to watch and a top contender for the men’s singles. 

● Bet on Carlos Alcaraz to Win Quarter 4 

● Boosted Odds: Bet on Carlos Alcaraz to Defeat Richard Gasquet 3:0 

**Daniil Medvedev (Russia  / World #3)**

After an early scare that saw him lose the opening set to Terence Atmane, Daniil Medvedev bounced back to take the 2nd and 3rd sets before Atmane eventually retired hurt in the 4th set. The 27-year-old Russian is still seeking his 2nd Grand Slam title since beating Djokovic in the US Open final back in 2021 in straight sets. He’s lost 4 Grand Slam finals including two in the Australian Open, and will hope a change in fortunes lie ahead for him in 2024.  

● Bet on Daniil Medvedev to Win Quarter 3 

● Bet on Daniil Medvedev to Defeat Emil Ruusuvuori 3:1 

**Jannik Sinner (Italy  / World #4)**

To the casual tennis watcher, the 22-year-old’s résumé may not stand out, with his highest Grand Slam finish being a semi-final appearance at last year’s Wimbledon and a Quarter-Final appearance at the 2022 Australian Open being his best performance in this tournament. However, one of our betting tips suggests that Jannik Sinner is set for an outstanding tournament and an impressive 2024 season. Leading Italy to a Davis Cup title last year - and ending their 47-year drought - has undoubtedly added to his confidence. Sinner also boasts an excellent head-to-head record against some of the top players in recent months. These include two victories over Djokovic late last year, a 4-2 record against Alcaraz, and three consecutive wins against Medvedev. With this in mind, our bet of the day is for the Italian to get to his first ever Grand Slam final in this tournament. 

● Bet on Jannik Sinner to win Quarter 2 

● Bet on Jannik Sinner to Defeat Jesper De Jong 3:0 

**WOMEN’S CATEGORY**

**Iga Świątek (Poland / World #1)**

Despite her previous tournament best being a semi-final appearance in 2022, Iga Świątek enters the tournament hoping to clinch the fifth Grand Slam title of her budding career. The world #1 has been in dominant form and has won each of her last 16 matches. Women’s tennis usually presents the best chance of an upset and Świątek could face one in the First Round. She’s been drawn against Sofia Kenin who, to the casual fan, might be a walkover since she’s unranked but Kenin won this tournament in 2020. However, Świątek’s stellar form instills confidence in her potential for a deep run in this competition. 

● Bet on Iga Świątek to Reach the Final 

● Bet on Iga Świątek to win Quarter 1 

● Bet on Iga Świątek to beat Sofia Kenin 2:1 

**Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus / World #2)**

Since Belarusian Victoria Azarenka achieved the back-to-back champion feat in 2012 and 2013, the Australian Open has not seen a woman repeat as champion, and reigning Champion, Aryna Sabalenka enters the competition with aspirations of emulating her countrywoman’s success. Sabalenka has proven to be a force in Grand Slam events, reaching the semi-finals in each of her last 5, though she only won one of them. The 25-year-old has showed a heightened level of consistency in her gameplay over the past year and briefly held the World #1 status after her appearance in the US Open final, even though she later relinquished it to Świątek. Still, a blowout win over Ella Seidel in the First Round only reinforces the belief among our online sports betting experts that she will match Azarenka’s achievement of a decade ago.  

● Bet on Aryna Sabalenka to Retain the Australian Open 

● Bet on Aryna Sabalenka to win Quarter 4 

● Bet on Aryna Sabalenka to Defeat Brenda Fruhvirtova 2:0 

**Coco Gauff (USA, World #4)**

The teenage sensation kicked off her campaign with a commanding 6-3, 6-0 win over Slovakia’s Anna Karolína Schmiedlová, delivering a clear message to her fellow competitors. Despite not advancing beyond the 4th Round in her Australian Open career, Coco Gauff is optimistic that her exceptional form in 2023, during which she won 24 out of 26 matches and secured her first US Open title, will propel her to a strong start in 2024 and potentially another Grand Slam triumph. 

● Bet on Coco Gauff to Win Quarter 3 

● Bet on Coco Gauff to Defeat Caroline Dolehide 2:0 

**Ons Jabeur (Tunisia / World #6)**

The Tunisian star has had a mix of bad luck and injuries, but can be proud of her 3 Grand Slam final appearances in the last two years - two of which have come in the Wimbledon. Admittedly, there are more talented players than her in this tournament such as last year’s finalist Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula, who has reached the quarterfinals in five of her last eight Slams and maintained a top-five WTA ranking for the past 15 months. However, carrying the hopes of an entire continent on her shoulders, this might just be the opportunity for Ons Jabeur to get the big one… provided things align in her favor. 

● Bet on Ons Jabeur to Defeat Mirra Andreeva 

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