On Monday 26th August, the legendary US Tennis Open starts once again for the Men’s and Women’s Singles 1st Round.
This famous tennis competition dates all the way back to 1881 and along with the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open, makes up the Grand Slam of major tennis tournaments.
So who’s in the running this year?
Will Novak Djokovic hold onto the men’s title?
Might somebody cause an upset in the women’s like Emma Radacanau did in 2021?
Let’s take a look to see what the bookies are saying.
Men’s US Open Winner
Carlos Alcaraz
Despite losing out on Olympic gold, the Spaniard is just about the bookie’s favourite to take the crown of US Open winner 2024.
Despite being only 21 years of age, Alcaraz has already won four Grand Slam titles and having won Wimbledon this year, is highly tipped to go far in this year’s US Mens Open.
The Murcia product has his eyes set on ending the year as world number 1 and given his form, you’d be well-pressed to bet against him.
Bet 365 11/8 Boylesports 11/8 Betvictor 11/8 LiveScoreBet 27/20
Novak Djokovic
What a tennis legend Djokovic has been.
Whilst Alcaraz beat the Serb to Wimbledon this year, Novak came away from Paris achieving the one thing he was missing in his trophy cabinet: an Olympic Gold medal.
Djokovic is 37 now but that hasn’t stopped him from remaining at the top of his game and the Irish bookmaker market is struggling to find much between the top 3 for this year’s US Open.
Bet 365 15/8 Boylesports 2/1 Betvictor 5/2 LiveScoreBet 15/8
Jannik Sinner
Italian prodigy Jannik Sinner currently finds himself ranked as the World No.1 singles player making him the highest-ranked Italian singles player in history.
The bookmakers mostly have Sinner hot on the heels of Djokovic and despite a recent hip scare, the 22 year old remains confident in his prospects.
Bet 365 9/4 Boylesports 11/5 Betvictor 12/5 LiveScoreBet 12/5
Notable mentions (avg)
Danilil Medvedev 5/1
Alexander Zverev 16/1
Stefanos Tsitsipas 3/1
Women’s US Open Winner
Iga Świątek
The bookies really can’t call this one! Polish sensation Iga Świątek is ranked world no.1 and with 5 Grand Slam titles to her name and an Olympic Bronze medal, you would fancy her chances in the women’s singles.
At 3/1 with most popular Irish bookmakers though, this is far from a done deal.
Bet 365 3/1 Boylesports 3/1 Betvictor 3/1 LiveScoreBet 3/1
Aryna Sabalenka
Belarusian superstar Sabalenka has two Grand Slams to her name and the former no.1 is joint favourite for the women’s title, with the exception of LiveScoreBet who have her at slightly longer odds than her Polish rival.
If Sabalenka can limit her number of unforced errors, she stands a good chance of making it all the way.
Bet 365 3/1 Boylesports 3/1 Betvictor 3/1 LiveScorebet 9/2
Elena Rybakina
Ranked world no.3, it is Russian-Kazakhstani Elena Rybakina who sits just behind the front two of those tipped to win this years US Womens Open.
Ryabakina has often been praised her aggressive, fearless style but has had a mixed year at times, failing to win Wimbledon where she started the tournament as the red hot favourite.
Ryabakina will be keen to make amends and make a point for this one.
Bet 365 7/1 Boylesports 7/1 Betvictor 7/1 LiveScoreBet 11/2
Notable mentions (avg)
Coco Gauff 17/2
Naomi Osaka 10/1
Jessica Pegula 14/1
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