Novak Djokovic vs Jaime Faria Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds, Head-to-Head, Preview: Australian Open 2025

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Novak Djokovic is eyeing a record 11th Australian Open crown.

A compelling David vs Goliath story will unfold at the 2025 Australian Open as Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria meets tennis legend Novak Djokovic in the last 64. The 21-year-old native of Lisbon, ranked 125th globally, achieved his first Grand Slam qualification for the main draw. last week and immediately capitalized with a debut win.

Faria’s reward? A center court showdown with the tournament’s most successful champion. Novak Djokovic, who has lifted the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup 10 times, enters this matchup after an unexpected early exit at the 2024 US Open, where Alexei Popyrin eliminated him in four sets.

Both players’ recent form shows room for improvement – Faria struggled in US Open qualifying against Lucas Pouille, while Djokovic’s last outing saw him fight back from a set down to win against a 107-ranked opponent. Yet this matchup represents very different career moments: a champion’s continued pursuit of excellence versus a young talent’s opportunity to break through on tennis’ biggest stage.

Match details

Tournament: Australian Open 2025

Round: Other

Date: 15 January 2025

Meeting place: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Surface: Hard Court (outside)

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Preview

Djokovic will face Jaime Faria in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open on January 15. This is their first meeting on the ATP Tour. Djokovic, who is ranked no. 7, is a heavy favourite, with odds of -5000, while Faria is at +1150.

Faria, a promising 21-year-old qualifier, has shown confidence after defeating Pavel Kotov in the first round. He acknowledges the challenge of playing against “THE GOAT” but aims to remain calm and focused. Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, is expected to win decisively, probably in straight sets.

Form

Novak Djokovic: WLWWL

Jaime Faria: WWWWL

Head-to-head record

Matches: 0

Novak Djokovic: 0

Jaime Faria: 0

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Statistics

Jaime Faria

  • Faria has a strong service game across all surfaces and boasts a 76.2% service game win rate, having secured 99 wins out of 130 service games played.
  • In return games, his performance drops significantly with a success rate of 23.4%, winning 29 out of 124 return games on all surfaces.
  • Over the past 12 months, Faria has featured in 12 games across all pitches, averaging 21.2 games per game. match and achieved a 50.4% win rate in those games.
  • On hard courts, Faria’s only game this past year showed different metrics, averaging 17.0 plays per game. match and 8.5 games per set, with a win rate of just 29.4% in the game.

Novak Djokovic

  • Service dominance defines Djokovic’s game with an exceptional 85.4% hold rate over the past year, showing his reliable serve even in longer matches.
  • His return game statistics reveal a strong break rate of 30.3% against opponents’ serves, showing his balanced offensive abilities.
  • On hard courts specifically, matches stretch longer at 30.1 games on average, rising to nearly 33 games in the Grand Slam format.
  • Total match length on all surfaces averages 26.6 games, although five-set matches typically stretch to 31 games, indicating his stamina in major tournaments.

Novak Djokovic vs Jaime Faria Betting tips and odds

Novak Djokovic is heavily favored with odds of -5000, while Jaime Faria is at +1150.

Betting tips suggest Djokovic to win with over 14.5 aces (odds 2.5) and a total of over 28.5 games (odds 1.79).

Match prediction

Novak Djokovic is heavily favored to win against Jaime Faria in their first ever meeting at the Australian Open 2025. Predictions suggest that Djokovic is likely to secure victory in straight sets, with odds indicating a 98% chance of victory.

His strong form, highlighted by 23 aces in the first round, places him as the dominant player. Although Faria is talented, he faces a significant challenge against the experienced Djokovic. Betting Insights recommends considering Djokovic to win with over 14.5 aces and Faria’s total game under 9.5 for optimal betting strategies.

Result: Novak Djokovic beats Jaime Faria in straight sets.

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Where and how to watch live streaming and telecast of Novak Djokovic vs Jaime Faria second round match at Australia Open 2025?

The clash between Novak Djokovic and Jaime Faria will be available live on Sony Sports and SonyLiv in India. In the UK, fans can catch all the live action on Eurosport and the Discovery+ app, while viewers in the US can watch the match exclusively on the Tennis Channel and ESPN.

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