Betting on the US Open Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to the 2026 Tournament

The US Open has seen it all: Djokovic getting banished for hitting a line judge in the throat, Emma Raducanu winning Women’s Singles at 500.00 odds, and much more. What kind of spectacle will we witness this summer at Flushing Meadows? Let’s find out!

Key Takeaways:

• There are many markets for betting in the US Open, including match winner, over/under, and correct scores.
• Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are the top favourites in the men’s US Open 2024.
• Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka to continue their rivalry in the women’s division.

First things first, we have a couple of US Open tennis predictions for you. The first one is that this will be an event for reckoning for Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the ATP world. The same goes for Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in women’s tennis.

The winners of the 2026 US Open will likely finish the year at the top of their respective organizations.

Another prediction we have is that the final grand slam of 2026 will see some veterans shine (again). Novak Djokovic, for one, could have his Indian summer in New York this September.

2026 US Open: When, Where, and How to Watch?

·   When: August 30 – September 13, 2026

·   Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York City

·   How to Watch: ESPN (US), Eurosport (Europe)

The final Grand Slam of the year is coming. From August 30 to September 13, 2026, the world's best players descend on New York City. 

Matches are played on the outdoor hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, home to the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium. The night sessions crackle with energy unlike any other tournament on earth. 

New York doesn't do quiet, and neither does the US Open. We're still months away from the first serve, but Gamdom has already posted early odds. That means you don't have to wait to get in the action.  

What US Open Odds Tell US About the Final Grand Slam of 2026

Carlos Alcaraz is the Grand Slam king in 2026. Not only did he win the Australian Open in January, but he’s also favoured to win the French Open and even Wimbledon. But he’s not the top favourite to win the 2026 US Open.

Instead, Gamdom’s oddsmakers think defending champion Jannik Sinner has a better chance of triumphing again.

They’re also giving much shorter US Open odds on Aryna Sabalenka than on her arch-rival, Iga Swiatek. Keep reading to learn why!

US Open Men’s Singles Favourites

Jannik Sinner

The Italian superstar has the shortest odds for the 2026 US Open Men's Singles outrights. And there’s a reason for that.

He reached the final of all four Grand Slams in 2025, winning two. His hard-court win rate sits above 77% in 2026, which is the surface on which the US Open is played. 

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz arrives as the defending champ — and he knows how to close. He beat Sinner in the 2025 US Open final, proving he thrives under the brightest lights. 

The Spaniard's explosive game is tailor-made for New York's energy. And for hard-courts.

He’s been great on this surface in 2026, the best evidence being that he’s the one who won the first hard-court major of the year, the Australian Open. 

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is a tennis legend walking onto a court. He's claimed over 100 ATP titles, including a record 24 Grand Slams. Four of those majors came at Flushing Meadows, with his last US Open title arriving three years ago. 

He's also finished runner-up there six times. He’s approaching his 40th birthday, but don't mistake experience for decline. The former champion still plays like he has something to prove.

Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev carries one of tennis' most frustrating narratives. He's reached three Grand Slam finals but walked away empty-handed every time. As of early 2026, he’s got no major titles in his collection. 

His best US Open run came in 2020, when he finished runner-up. Since then, New York hasn't been kind to him. Last year, for example, he fell in the third round to Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Jack Draper

Jack Draper has yet to win a major title, but bookmakers respect him for good reason. He's tall, powerful, and left-handed, which is a combination that opponents consistently struggle to read. 

Hard courts suit his game perfectly, and his 79% win rate at the US Open backs that up.

US Open Women’s Singles Favourites

Aryna Sabalenka

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka owns this tournament. She's won back-to-back US Open titles in 2024 and 2025, and her hard-court dominance doesn't stop there. Two Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024 cement her status as the queen of the hard courts. 

She finished runner-up in Melbourne this January, a reminder that even her "off" results are finals appearances.

Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek built her reputation on clay (particularly the French Open), but her game travels well across all surfaces. She claimed the US Open title in 2022, though New York has been stubborn since.

She experienced a fourth-round exit in 2023, followed by back-to-back quarterfinal runs in 2024 and 2025. She keeps getting closer without quite breaking through. Maybe 2026 is finally her year at Flushing Meadows? 

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff announced herself to the world by winning the 2023 US Open women's title. She did it on home soil, in front of a crowd that adored her. 

Since that breakthrough, the magic hasn't returned in New York. Back-to-back fourth-round exits in 2024 and 2025 suggest she's struggled to recapture that form. The hunger is there. The question is whether she can translate it back into a deep run. 

Elena Rybakina

Elena Rybakina thrives when nobody's watching. She's built a career on defying expectations, and her 2026 Australian Open title was the perfect example. 

She knocked out Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, and several other elite names before defeating Sabalenka in the final. If you're building your US Open longshot, Rybakina is exactly the kind of player who makes that bet worth considering. 

Mirra Andreeva

Mirra Andreeva hasn't won a Grand Slam yet (as of early 2026), but she's still a teenager, which makes that fact more exciting than concerning. 

The talent is undeniable, and the tennis world already knows her name. Whether her breakthrough major arrives at Flushing Meadows in 2026 remains to be seen. But if it does, nobody will be surprised. 

Types Of Bets You Can Make in the US Open

Tennis betting on US Open matches revolves around the scoring system. Here are the types of bets you can make per match at Gamdom:

Match winner

Predict which in a head-to-head is winning the match. In men’s singles, your chosen player must win three sets out of five. For women’s singles and mixed doubles, the player or team must win two out of three sets.

Handicap match winner

Follows the same rules as the match winner market, but one side is given a hypothetical advantage over the other. Bets on the player with an advantage win if that side scores just enough points to meet the requirement to be the victor. For example, the underdog only needs to win one set to win a best-of-three because their hypothetical advantage is +1.5.

Set bets

Bet on which player will win a set. That means you have 2 to 3 chances to bet in a match for women’s singles and mixed doubles, or 3 to 5 in men’s singles. Remember that whoever scores at least 6-4 or 7-5 is the winner of the set.

Total over/under

Bet on the total number of sets played in a match. Your choices are over 2.5 or under 2.5 in best-of-three sets and over or under 3.5 in best-of-five sets. Over bets win if both teams win a set because they require more sets to win, but under bets win if the dominant side sweeps.

Correct score

Predict the correct set of scores at the end of the match. This can take any number of forms, making predictions challenging for any matchups. For example, options in a best-of-three range between 2-0, 2-1, 0-2, and 1-2. 

US Open Betting Tips to Increase Your Winning Chances

If you’re unsure how to predict the outcome of a match, consider these US Open tennis betting tips. While there are no guaranteed methods for winning every bet, they will help you make informed decisions and enhance your enjoyment. Here are the top tips for the US Open 2026:

Don’t Be Afraid to Bet on the Underdog

The odds indicate your potential payout if you win a bet on that outcome. How it’s calculated depends on the format, but here’s the gist of how they work:

• Decimal: Shows you winning back your bet plus profit.
• Hong Kong: Only shows how much profit you’re making.
• American: Negative odds show how much you need to pay to win $100. Positive odds show how much you’re winning if you bet $100.

In head-to-head match betting, the player with the lowest odds has a higher chance of winning. It means the risk is so low that they pay too little for it.

The opposite holds for underdogs with high odds: they are risky bets. Taking that risk makes sports betting fun and rewarding, but it’s best to avoid it when the disparity in skill between players is too great.

In decimal odds, the average safe underdog bet is between 2.50 and 2.90, while 3.00 or higher might be more speculative. Some matchups show odds to reach 7.00 against the favourite’s 1.07, which can result in a big payout, but that needs a miracle to win.

Check the News for Injuries (and Other Issues)

Tennis players are all veterans in the sport, with many chances to sustain injuries. Severe cases can lead to withdrawal from the game, but minor ones may affect their performance. Take the time to look at each player’s history of being injured. News outlets conduct interviews on this matter, providing you with plenty of information to reference.

It can be distressing when your favourite athlete is injured before a match. If that happens, don’t let your bias get the better of you. Consider betting on the side with no injuries because they have a more reliable performance on the court, even if they are the underdog.

Look Into the Players’ Head-To-Head Statistics

When you’re unsure which side is more likely to win a match, check their head-to-head history. The US Open 2026 is filled with veterans, and there is a high chance the two players have faced one another before the upcoming event. Some of their head-to-heads could have happened in the other Grand Slams.

It’s usually wise to bet on the player who dominates their prior matchup. The only exception should be when the underdog has won at least 30% of their head-to-heads. That’s an exciting performance that any bettor would love to see unfold in a Grand Slam event.

Look for US Open Tennis Predictions

Even if you spend hours (or even days) researching the US Open, small data points can slip through. Something as specific as first-serve percentage on hard courts or tiebreak efficiency might end up being decisive.

That’s why it’s smart to benchmark your US Open predictions against insights from experienced pundits. Not to follow blindly, but to cross-check angles and spot gaps in your analysis before you place a bet.

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