{"id":40049,"date":"2026-01-30T02:21:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/tennis-experts-reveal-australian-open-mens-semi-final-contenders-bets-and-predictions-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T02:21:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:21:27","slug":"tennis-experts-reveal-australian-open-mens-semi-final-contenders-bets-and-predictions-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/tennis-experts-reveal-australian-open-mens-semi-final-contenders-bets-and-predictions-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennis experts reveal Australian Open men&#8217;s semi-final contenders, bets and predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/tennis-experts-reveal-australian-open-mens-semi-final-contenders-bets-and-predictions-2\/#Best_bets_for_Australian_Open_mens_semi-finals\" >Best bets for Australian Open men&#8217;s semi-finals:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/tennis-experts-reveal-australian-open-mens-semi-final-contenders-bets-and-predictions-2\/#Sinner_vs_Djokovic_-25_sets_-130\" >Sinner vs. Djokovic -2.5 sets (-130)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/30\/tennis-experts-reveal-australian-open-mens-semi-final-contenders-bets-and-predictions-2\/#Want_to_know_more_about_the_Australian_Open_picks\" >Want to know more about the Australian Open picks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The 2026 Australian Open men&#8217;s semi-finals will continue on Friday at 3:30 a.m. ET, with 10-time champion Novak Djokovic taking on defending champion Jannik Sinner. Djokovic is currently on the longest stretch of his career without winning a Grand Slam title, having not won a set beyond the third round. He received a walkover in the fourth round, but was defeated 2-0 by Lorenzo Musetti in the quarter-finals. Sinner has won 12 straight against top-10 opponents, but has lost just two sets across those matches.    <\/p>\n<p>Sinner is the -1400 favorite to win the Australian Open, while Djokovic is a +800 underdog. Before finalizing your Australian Open picks for the first Grand Slam of the season, be sure to check out SportsLine expert Jose Onorato&#8217;s top tennis betting picks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New users can target something completely new <\/strong><span class=\"link\"><strong>draft king promo code<\/strong><\/span><strong>provide <\/strong><strong>$300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Onorato posted his best bet since 2022 at 168-106-8 (+107.12 units). He correctly called Jannik Sinner (+160) at the 2025 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz (+130) at the 2025 French Open, and Sinner (+180) again at 2025 Wimbledon. He also called Coco Gauff (+700) for the 2025 French Open and Iga Swiatek (+1200) for the 2025 Wimbledon. Anyone who followed his tennis betting choices at sportsbooks and betting sites could have made big profits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New users can also target BetMGM bonus codes. <\/strong><strong>Up to $1,500 bonus bet if your first bet loses<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_bets_for_Australian_Open_mens_semi-finals\"><\/span>Best bets for Australian Open men&#8217;s semi-finals:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sinner vs. Djokovic -2.5 sets (-130) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sinner_vs_Djokovic_-25_sets_-130\"><\/span>Sinner vs. Djokovic -2.5 sets (-130)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Mr. Sinner has been in complete control of this rivalry, winning his last five meetings and posting convincing victories, including three in a row,&#8221; Onorato said. &#8220;His level in Melbourne was perfect once again. He is a two-time defending champion, on a 20-game winning streak at the Australian Open, and has not dropped a set this tournament. Sinner commanded from the baseline with depth and pace, consistently taking time away from his opponents and forcing mistakes early in rallies.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Djokovic, on the other hand, didn&#8217;t look like the physical force we&#8217;re used to seeing in Melbourne. His progress to the semi-finals was helped by Musetti&#8217;s retirement, but even before that there were cracks in his movement and consistency, especially in long exchanges. Those margins are important against Sinner. &#8216;s improved serve, elite return, and ability to absorb pace and change direction will neutralize Djokovic&#8217;s strengths and force him into a defensive position.This matchup is very favorable for Sinner to control the match from the beginning, as it is a level we have yet to see unless Djokovic finds favorable conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New users can win the latest bet and their first bet worth up to $250. <span class=\"link\">caesars promo code<\/span>. you can <\/strong><strong>Claim your offer here<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_know_more_about_the_Australian_Open_picks\"><\/span>Want to know more about the Australian Open picks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve looked at Onorato&#8217;s best bets for the 2026 Australian Open men&#8217;s semi-finals. Visit our exclusive SportsLine Discord now where Onorato and Blake Von Hagen (+60.3u in 2025) share their best daily tennis bets and analysis. <strong>Click here to join SportsLine and link your account to Discord.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    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