World No.2 Novak Djokovic squares off against No.158 ranked Bernard Tomic at the 2011 Wimbledon, Wednesday June 28th, as Djokovic looks to make the Wimbledon finals for the first time. Djokovic and Tomic have never played in a tourney, but Tomic has been Djokovic’s hitting partner. Wimbledon oddsmakers have Novak Djokovic as a -1200 moneyline favourite to beat Aussie Bernard Tomic who is listed as a +600 underdog. Be sure to get your 2011 Wimbledon Odds: Novak Djokovic vs Bernard Tomic Quarter Final Predictions in early.
Novak Djokovic continued his smooth progress at The Championships as he defeated Michael Llodra 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on Monday to reach the quarter-finals. The Serbian improved his match record for the season to a staggering 45-1 mark. Djokovic was dominant on serve, winning 84 per cent of points behind his first serve and not facing a break point. The second seed hit 32 winners to just six unforced errors as he penetrated Llodra’s defences four times in total to claim victory in one hour and 41 minutes. The Serbian is looking to reach the final at Wimbledon for the first time. The 24-year-old Djokovic won his second Grand Slam championship at the Australian Open (d. Murray) in January and went on a 41-match unbeaten streak in 2011 that came to an end against Roger Federer in the Roland Garros semi-finals. Looking ahead to his clash with Tomic, a sometime hitting partner for the Serb, Djokovic said, “He can be very dangerous because he doesn't have anything to lose really. He's in the quarter-finals and I'm sure he's going to step into the court willing to win. “He loves playing on grass. He just has these flat shots. He doesn't give you a lot of time. He serves really well. He doesn't make many unforced errors. It's going to be exciting match for both of us, I think.”
Aussie Bernard Tomic defeated Xavier Malisse 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 to reach his first ever quarter-final at a Grand Slam Championship and becoming the youngest player since Boris Becker in 1986 to reach the quarter finals at Wimbledon. At this 2011 Wimbledon Championships, Tomic managed to win three rounds in qualifying. He then went on to upset the 28th seeded Nikolay Davydenko 7–5 6–3 7–5 in the first round. In the second round, he came back from two sets to love down to beat another Russian, Igor Andreev, 4–6 5–7 6–3 6–4 6–1. He then caused the upset of the tournament by stunning 5th seeded and two-time Grand Slam finalist Robin Soderling. He defeated the Swede 6–1 6–4 7–5 to advance to the fourth round.
Head to Head:
These players have never played each other at an ATP World Tour, Grand Slam or Davis Cup main draw event.
Novak Djokovic vs Bernard Tomic
When: Wednesday June 29, 7:01 AM ET
Pick: Djokovic -1200
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The Bottom Line: Novak will breeze past Tomic. Be sure to get your 2011 Wimbledon Odds: Novak Djokovic vs Bernard Tomic Quarter Final Predictions in early.
