Novak Djokovic v Casper Ruud (1330 BST)

Novak Djokovic going off a short price for a Grand Slam final?

Yes, we’ve been here before – and it doesn’t usually end well for the underdog.

This is a man who nearly always turns up with his best form for the big matches – the Serb has now won 10 of his last 12 Grand Slam finals, while if you add in semi-finals, he’s won 19 of his last 22 at the business end of majors.

He’s a hot favourite here – no longer than 2/9 – and has a big advantage in terms of experience, notably the fact that he’s won 22 Slams before. Ruud is still seeking his first.

Djokovic looked locked in once again when facing Carlos Alcaraz in Friday’s supposed blockbuster which turned out to be a major disappointment following cramping issues for the Spaniard.

It was certainly the sort of level Ruud will fear.

However, perhaps that 22 number may actually work in Norwegian’s favour.

Djokovic is playing for history – a 23rd Grand Slam title would carry him beyond Rafael Nadal in terms of majors won and take him clear at the top of the all-time list for the first time in his remarkable career.

With Roger Federer now retired and real doubts over Nadal being able to compete again, victory here could effectively settle the GOAT debate.

That brings obvious pressure and we saw at the 2021 US Open, when the calendar-year Grand Slam was on the line, that Djokovic is actually human.

However, the 36-year-old seems unfazed.

After his win over Alcaraz, he said: "Pressure is always on my shoulders, so it's not going to be different. I think that having pressure is a privilege. But it's a source of motivation, as well."