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Novak Djokovic was listed at -125 odds to win the Men’s Wimbledon 2014 at Sportsbook.com.
The world number 2 praised Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, who managed a win over Andy Murray but Djokovic has won three of his four battles with Dimitrov.
The expectations are high for Djokovic and this is reflected in the odds.
“It doesn’t affect me at all because I just try to focus on my own matches – that’s something I can influence,” said Djokovic, when asked what effect Nadal and Murray’s defeats had on his chances. “Media and fans are always expecting the top guys to reach the final stages. If it doesn’t happen, it’s obviously a surprise. It proves in a grand slam you cannot underestimate any opponents. There are new young players that are challenging the best and are winning against the best players in the world. That’s why they deserve to be where they are now.”
Dimitrov would pay out 7/1 odds should he win.
Roger Federer also has value, paying just shy of 3/1 odds.
Milos Raonic was coming in at 8/1 odds.
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
