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Dec 30, 2023

2023 French Open men's semifinal odds, predictions: Djokovic vs. Alcaraz picks, bets from top tennis expert

The 2023 French Open continues with a pair of men's semifinal battles scheduled

The 2023 French Open continues with a pair of men's semifinal battles scheduled for Friday. The most high-profile match of the men's draw features No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz taking on No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic with a spot in the final on the line. Alcaraz seeks his second Grand Slam title, while Djokovic aims to set an all-time record with his 23rd Grand Slam win. The match is set to begin at 8:45 am ET in Paris.

Alcaraz is a -200 favorite (risk $200 to win $100) in the latest Djokovic vs. Alcaraz odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with Djokovic coming in at +160 (risk $100 to win $160). Caesars lists the over/under for total games at 8.5, with Alcaraz favored by 3.5 games. Before making any 2023 French Open picks, be sure to check out the latest tennis predictions from SportsLine tennis handicapper Jose Onorato.

Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the United States, he trained with famed coach Nick Bollettieri at IMG Academy in Florida and faced players like Robert Farah, now one of the world's top-ranked doubles players. Onorato, who holds dual degrees in finance and economics from the University of Miami, does extensive research before placing any tennis bets. He studies current form, a player's tendencies on a particular surface, weather conditions and many other relevant factors. That systematic approach helped Onorato go 96-67-7 -- up 60.42 units -- in 2022.

Now, Onorato has locked in on the 2023 French Open men's semifinal matchup featuring Djokovic vs. Alcaraz and revealed his best bets. You can head to SportsLine now to see them.

The matchup between Djokovic and Alcaraz has everything any observer could want on the Roland Garros clay. Djokovic is making his 45th career appearance in a Grand Slam semifinal and looking for his 23rd Grand Slam title. He breezed by Juan Pablo Varillas in straight sets in the quarterfinal, facing only three break points, and Djokovic defeated Karen Khachanov in four sets on Tuesday to reach this point. He has only dropped one set in the tournament, losing the opener to Khachanov before winning three straight, and Djokovic's form is impressive alongside his immeasurable experience and pedigree.

Alcaraz is the No. 1 player in the world and No. 1 seed coming off a 2022 U.S. Open win. He is the youngest semifinalist at Roland Garros since 2007, and has appeared virtually unbeatable in the tournament. He is 25-2 on clay this season after thrashing No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinal, and Alcaraz is also 1-0 all-time against Djokovic. That win came on the clay surface at the 2022 Madrid Masters, and Alcaraz won't be intimidated by the all-time great. See who to pick here.

In addition to his full analysis, Onorato has released his best bet on the match, in addition to another angle to explore. You can only see his French Open 2023 picks and analysis at SportsLine.

Who wins Djokovic vs. Alcaraz in the 2023 French Open men's semifinal, and what other pick could lead to a big return? Visit SportsLine now to see Onorato's best bets for Djokovic vs. Alcaraz, all from the famed tennis handicapper who has crushed his Grand Slam tennis picks, and find out.