French Open men’s final: Career Grand Slam looms for Djokovic in Murray match

Dropping just one set en route to a third consecutive (and fourth overall) French Open final, Djokovic is undoubtedly in the better form. He’s won all six matches at Roland Garros without resorting to tiebreaks.

Murray, in contrast, has had a tough couple of weeks in Paris. Both his first and second round fixtures went to five sets, he then took tiebreaks when eliminating Ivo Karlovic and John Isner, and Murray also came through his quarter and semi clashes with Richard Gasquet and Wawrinka in four.

There’s no doubting who has played more tennis here, and that will have taken its toll on battling Briton Murray. Punters’ eyes are rightfully drawn to his French Open last four fight with Djokovic a year ago.

A match that went the distance, Murray rallied superbly from two sets down to force a decider, but collapsed thereafter. That tasty 12/5 price is also available on his latest Djokovic duel going over 4.5 sets.

Closest they’ve ever been on clay

In recent Rome and Madrid Masters matches, Murray has won the second set 6-3 on both occasions, and that is evidence he will not allow Djokovic to dictate proceedings as the Serb has in the past.

If you fancy Murray to record that precise scoreline again in set two, then awesome odds of 8/1 are well worth taking.

The top two seeds at this year’s French Open look as evenly matched as they’ve ever been on clay, so this should make for the most compelling tennis.

With Murray rated 4/9 to just a win set, punters who prefer safe investments should pile on that, but this has all the makings of another Grand Slam classic.

Fantastic prices on five set wins

So much is at stake for both. That elusive Career Slam for Djokovic; the chance to claim a third different Major for Murray.

The patriotic punt is to side with Britain’s best, and odds of 13/2 say Murray can win the French Open final 3-2.

However, there is no getting away from Djokovic’s dominance and a 5/1 price on him grabbing Roland Garros glory in five sets.

As ever when Murray, the top postwar tennis pro produced in the UK, punters must decide whether to bet with their hearts or their heads.

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Be sure to visit Coral’s tennis page throughout the French Open and Wimbledon for more tips and previews.

Coral’s top tip: The form of the 2015 French Open semi-final is particularly persuasive, and a repeat of that highlights the best bets. Take 12/5 for over 4.5 sets and, if gambling without the emotion of British involvement, 5/1 for Djokovic to beat Murray 3-2.