Casper Ruud vs Novak Djokovic Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for 2023 French Open Final (History Repeats Itself)

The 2023 French Open Final takes place on Sunday as No. 4 Casper Ruud is set to go one-on-one with No. 3 Novak Djokovic.

Ruud vs Djokovic French Open Schedule & Info

2023 French Open Men's Final Match
No. 4 Casper Ruud vs. No. 3 Novak Djokovic
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023
Start Time: 8:30 a.m. ET
Venue: Stade Roland Garros — Paris, France

Ruud is back in the French Open Final for the second straight year following a three-set win over No. 22 Alexander Zverev. Meanwhile, Djokovic advanced to the final stage at Roland Garros thanks to a dominant four-set performance against No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz.

Ruud vs Djokovic Odds & Set Betting

All 2023 French Open betting odds and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: Ruud: (+350) | Djokovic: (-465)
To Win 1st Set: Ruud: (+192) | Djokovic: (-240)
Set Betting: Ruud: 3-0 (+1300) | 3-1 (+950) | 3-2 (+800)
Set Betting: Djokovic: 3-0 (+140) | 3-1 (+250) | 3-2 (+430)

Ruud vs Djokovic Head-to-Head Stats & Betting Trends

- Novak Djokovic is 4-0 in four all-time head-to-head matchups against Casper Ruud.
- Djokovic most recently defeated Ruud, in two sets, at the 2022 Nitto ATP Finals.
- Ruud defeated No. 22 Alexander Zverev, in three sets, in the 2023 French Open Semifinals.
- Djokovic defeated No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, in four sets, in the 2023 French Open's Semifinals. 
- This is Ruud's second straight year reaching the French Open Final.
- Djokovic has won the French Open twice (2016, 2021) in his career.

Ruud vs Djokovic Prediction & Pick

Ruud is out for revenge after coming up short in last year's French Open Final, however, winning won't be easy. After all, Ruud must face two-time champion Djokovic, who just dominantly eliminated the No. 1 seed, losing only two games to Alcaraz in the final two sets.

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As great as Ruud has been this tournament, it's hard to have much faith in him against the "Joker." Djokovic was victorious in each of the previous four showdowns between these competitors, which includes two victories on clay. What's even more impressive is that Djokovic hasn't lost a single set to the Norwegian star.

At 24 years old, Ruud will have his time to shine one day, but it's clear that Djokovic is still at the top of his game. Look for the 36-year-old veteran to earn his third title at Roland Garros this weekend.

Winner: Novak Djokovic

Ruud vs Djokovic Best Bet

Although I expect Ruud to put up a fight, I have no issue taking Djokovic to win in three sets (+140) as the best bet. Again, he's yet to drop a set to Ruud through four previous meetings and, now, momentum on his side after dismantling Alcaraz. With the experience that comes with being an absolute general on clay, Djokovic will make quick work here.

Bet: Novak Djokovic to Win in Three Sets (+140)

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