<p>Sporting a new haircut for the 2025 US Open, Carlos Alcaraz will continue in his quest to become the world’s number 1 player once again and win his second at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.</p> <p>He obtained a victory in straight sets against American Reilly Opekla, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. He’ll now face Mattia Bellucci for a place in the third round, with their contest scheduled for Thursday (10:00 AEST). Alcaraz will be keen to avoid a repeat of his second round exit last year , when he was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets.</p> <p>Italian Bellucci secured his passage to the second round after he defeated Shang Juncheng by virtue of a walkover. However, that wasn’t until a fourth set, where the score was 7-6 (7-0), 1-6, 6-3, 3-0.</p> <h2>Bellucci vs Alcaraz US Open 2025 Betting Preview</h2> <p>While Opekla managed to outscore him in aces and winners in the first round, Alcaraz got the job done. He made 69% of his first serves, winning 86% of his points from those.</p> <p>He has continued his dominant form this season, accumulating an overall 55-6 win-loss record in 2025, with a 17-4 record on hard courts. Over the last eight years, he is 114-29 on this surface. It was his 19th consecutive first-round victory at a Grand Slam since playing his first in 2021, matching Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal.</p> <p>Bellucci will look to make things difficult for the Spaniard, although his year has been mixed. His 2025 season has featured a 22-25 win-loss record and one Challenger title so far. He has also struggled in the Grand Slams this season, with the following results:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Australian Open 2025: Lost in Qualifiers</li> <li>French Open 2025: Lost in First Round (Jack Draper)</li> <li>Wimbledon 2025: Reached 3rd round (lost to Cameron Norrie)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Alcaraz was victorious in one previous meeting, having played in the first round of the M15 Manacor in 2020, in a Round of 32 match. This encounter was played on a clay court, with the Spaniard winning 6-2, 6-1.</p> <h2>Bellucci vs Alcaraz US Open 2025 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/mens-us-open/mattia-bellucci-v-carlos-alcaraz-9558858">Bellucci vs Alcaraz betting odds</a> have the Spaniard as the huge opening favourite to win the contest.</p> <p>The odds are stacked firmly against the Italian, so for those looking for value, it can be worth trying to make successful predictions in markets that are a little harder to predict accurately.</p> <p>The ‘Carlos Alcaraz 3-0’ outcome in the ‘Set Betting’ can offer more value than simply picking the Spaniard to win, with an expectation for this result being held. To add to that bet, you could consider the ‘Carlos Alcaraz 6-2’ outcome in the ‘Correct Score 1st Set’ market if you want additional value, with Alcaraz likely to start fast.</p>