Filip Misolic vs Novak Djokovic prediction and betting tips - May 31, 2025
Filip Misolic
Novak Djokovic
In the third round of Roland Garros on May 31, Filip Misolic and Novak Djokovic will lock horns. Here's my take on the best bet for this upcoming clash.
Filip Misolic
The Austrian tennis player can't boast major career achievements so far. Given his ranking in the middle of the second hundred, even making it to the main draw of a Grand Slam is already a solid result for him.
Misolic began his Roland Garros campaign in the qualifiers, first defeating Canadian Draxl 6-2, 6-2, then his compatriot Nolmeyer 7-6, 7-5, and in the third match overcoming the experienced Alexander Shevchenko 6-4, 6-4. In the opening round of the main draw, he edged out China's Yunchaokete 5-7, 7-6, 7-6, 6-1. The second round was even tougher—a five-set battle against Denis Shapovalov, which he claimed 7-6, 7-6, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3.
Novak Djokovic
The Serbian star has arrived in Paris with one goal: to win. Even at 38, his mastery is undiminished and his physical condition remains strong. Djokovic is still chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title—a feat that sounds almost mythical, given he already holds the record for most majors won.
Djokovic opened this tournament with a straight-sets win over American McDonald—6-3, 6-3, 6-3—and then dispatched Frenchman Moutet in the second round—6-3, 6-2, 7-6. So far, the Serb has faced little resistance, though he has yet to meet a truly formidable opponent.
Match facts
- Misolic has played 29 matches on clay this season, winning 22 of them.
- Djokovic has won 6 out of 8 matches on clay this year.
- Bookmakers offer the following odds for this encounter: Win for Misolic – 12.5, Win for Djokovic – 1.04.
Prediction
These players have never met before, which is hardly surprising since the Austrian hasn't competed at this elite level until now. Of course, Djokovic is the overwhelming favorite, but Misolic's youth—he's 14 years younger—and his extensive clay-court experience are notable assets. While I have no doubt the Serb will claim victory, I do expect a fight from Misolic. My pick is for the total to go over 29.5 games.
