Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz played a thrilling closing in the Cincinnati Open before this month, with Djokovic narrowly prevailing. And with the U.S. Open starting Monday, tennis supporters may possibly be hoping the two superstars meet up with in a in the same way entertaining Grand Slam ultimate future thirty day period.
If the sports betting markets are any indication, enthusiasts may well very perfectly get their want.
FanDuel lists Djokovic at +110 to gain the tournament, when Alcaraz is near guiding at +175. No other participant has odds shorter than +1000 to get the U.S. Open up.
“As was revealed in the Cincinnati ultimate, Djokovic and Alcaraz are both equally effectively in advance of the rest of the subject,” David Gertler, an Action Network contributor and founder of the All About Tennis Blog, told Athletics Handle.
Any other contenders?
Mobile sportsbooks other than FanDuel have related odds for U.S. Open futures. BetMGM lists Djokovic at +120 to gain the celebration, with Alcaraz stated at +175. Caesars Sportsbook has Djokovic at +120 and Alcaraz at +150, although Fanatics Sportsbook has Djokovic at +105 and Alcaraz at +150.
Gertler thinks a challenging attract for Alcaraz gives Djokovic a slight edge entering the tournament.
“Before the attract, I would have somewhat leaned Alcaraz, specified that he’s significantly more youthful and is better suited for most effective-of-five at this issue in their occupations,” Gertler explained. “However, Alcaraz will probable have to engage in challenging opposition this kind of as Thompson/Evans, Zverev/Sinner, and Medvedev just to achieve the final, whereas Djokovic’s attract is considerably additional straightforward. I feel this is an equalizer and, all points being equivalent, with a self confidence strengthen from beating Alcaraz in Cincinnati, I slightly lean Djokovic in a ultimate showdown.”
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Individuals two are major favorites for a purpose, getting won every single of the last five grand slam championships, with Alcaraz winning last year’s U.S. Open up. Gertler doesn’t anticipate anyone other than all those two profitable this year’s tournament, as he does not have confidence in the type of Daniil Medvedev (+1000 on FanDuel).
Carlos Alcaraz.
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Gertler advised Jannik Sinner (+1500) and Alexander Zverev (+3600) as doable threats, but their paths are daunting.
“Zverev and Sinner are two names that spring to mind as ‘other options’ to gain the title, provided how Zverev played in Cincinnati and Sinner’s capacity to force Alcaraz to his limits,” mentioned Gertler. “However, they would have to participate in every other in the fourth round to play Carlos in the quarterfinals, so it is hard to envision either of them beating every other, then Alcaraz, Medvedev, and lastly Djokovic.”
Women’s field intently contested
On the women’s facet, the chase for the title seems far more open.
DraftKings lists Iga Swiatek as the favourite at +240, with Aryna Sabalenka (+475), Coco Gauff (+700), Elena Rybakina (+800), and Jessica Pegula (+1000) carefully driving.
Gertler isn’t marketed on Gauff in advance of the event. While she has performed effectively all over the summertime and attained the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open in 2022, Gertler has fears about no matter if her sport is presently very good sufficient to win a Grand Slam celebration.
“While she’s unquestionably in great sort, her forehand is however a tiny far more wayward than you would assume if you seemed at her effects on paper,” Gertler stated.
Meanwhile, Pegula, who is enjoying perfectly and has a favorable draw, is Gertler’s favourite pre-match futures bet.
