Wimbledon 2023 men’s singles draw preview and prediction: Novak Djokovic eyes his historic eighth title while Nick Kyrgios, Carlos Alcaraz, and others look for maiden win

The Wimbledon 2023 will be the 136th edition of the Grand Slam in London. As always, 128 entrants will be in the main-draw, and everything adjusted despite withdrawals and retirement. Novak Djokovic is the four-time defending champion eyeing his fifth consecutive title. A win will see him equal Roger Federer‘s all-time record of eight titles at the Championships while extending his record Grand Slam titles tally to 24.

Tournament Details:

• Tournament: Wimbledon 2023
• Date: 3rd July to 16th July
• Number of Entrants: 128
• Venue: Wimbledon, London
• Surface: Grass Court
• Prize Money: €44,700,000
• Defending Champion: Novak Djokovic

Top 10 Seeds at the Wimbledon 2023

• Carlos Alcaraz
• Novak Djokovic
• Daniil Medvedev
• Casper Ruud
• Stefanos Tsitsipas
• Holger Rune
• Andrey Rublev
• Jannik Sinner
• Taylor Fritz
• Frances Tiafoe

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Men’s Singles Draw Preview and Analysis

First Quarter

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz opens the draw with a match-up against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy. He will be up against another Frenchman in the second round as Alexandre Muller and Arthur Rinderknech go to battle. His third-round opponent could again be a Frenchman if Ugo Humbert makes it that far. Alexander Zverev also features in the draw as he looks to improve his results at the Championships starting against qualifier Gijs Brouwer.

Italians Matteo Berrettini and Lorenzo Sonego also go head-to-head in round one with the winner likely to take on Alex de Minaur. Sixth-seeded Holger Rune starts off against George Loffhagen while tenth-seeded Frances Tiafoe takes on Yibing Wu.

1st Quarterfinal Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz vs Holger Rune

Second Quarter

Third-seeded Daniil Medvedev takes on Arthur Fery to start his campaign as a title over the fortnight will make him the World No. 1 again. He’s joined by 12th-seeded and home favorite Cameron Norrie with the Briton taking on Tomas Machac in the first round. Sebastian Korda, the 22nd seed, takes on Jerry Vesely with eyes on the American following his statement on winning the Championships.

32nd-seeded Ben Shelton takes on lucky loser Taro Daniel while two-time former champ and local hero Andy Murray begins against wildcard entrant Ryan Peniston. Fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas will lock horns against former US Open winner Dominic Thiem with the winner most likely to take on Murray in back-to-back thrilling matches.

2nd Quarterfinal Prediction: Daniil Medvedev vs Cameron Norrie

Third Quarter

Eight-seeded Jannik Sinner headlines the third quarter with Francisco Cerundolo as his first-round opponent. Ninth-seeded Taylor Fritz takes on Yannick Hanfmann with a second-round clash against Alex Molcan looking certain. 26th-seeded Denis Shapovalov starts off against the qualifier Radu Albot.

Fourth-seeded Casper Ruud starts against qualifier Laurent Lokoli as he reaches the All-England Club without any real match preparation. In a rather dull quarter as compared to the other three, Ruud certainly has a great chance to prove himself on the surface where he has suffered the most.

Third Quarterfinal Prediction: Casper Ruud vs Jannik Sinner

Fourth Quarter

7th seeded Andrey Rublev starts his campaign against Max Purcell with a second round against compatriot Aslan Karatsev looking certain. Last year’s runner-up and 30th-seeded Nick Kyrgios returns to action against wildcard entrant David Goffin while 11th-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime takes on Filip Krajinovic.

2nd seeded and four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic will start his hunt for his 24th Major against Pedro Cachin. He can expect American Brandon Nakashima in the second round with old foe Stan Wawrinka in the third round if the Swiss make his way. In a star-studded quarter, it will certainly be a thrilling fortnight for the Serb as the entire Tour looks to deny him his fifth consecutive title at the Championships.

Fourth Quarter Prediction: Novak Djokovic vs Andrey Rublev

Semifinals

Rune and Alcaraz have started a rivalry to look for and Wimbledon would be a great place to continue. But expect Alcaraz to pip the Norwegian only because of the Spaniard’s better momentum winning the Queen’s Club title. Medvedev’s struggles on natural surfaces have been well known and the southpaw Norrie could make good use of it to make the last four.

Sinner should be able to move past Ruud easily but given the Italian’s better performances historically. Similarly, Djokovic would be too big a challenge for the Russian given the Serb’s prowess. Nole’s tunnel vision and hunger for history is anyway going to be a big challenge for any opponent even before they step on the court.

Alcaraz and Norrie could be a good clash given the different styles of each player. But over five sets, Alcaraz’s ability to continue pushing and physically challenge opponents might prove too much for the Briton. Sinner once again will run into the Serbian wall having lost in four sets in last year’s quarter-finals and this year could be no different.

Finals: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz

Final

Djokovic’s odds of winning the Wimbledon this year are outright in his favor. Alcaraz might have momentum with him and better preparations as compared to Djokovic who played only the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, the Serb will be too big a challenge for the Spaniard to upset him at the Championships.

2023 Wimbledon Champion: Novak Djokovic

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