The final Grand Slam of the year is upon us, with most of the world’s biggest tennis stars descending on New York over the next couple of weeks.

Players from the ATP and WTA will take to the courts of Flushing Meadows in the main tournament once it gets underway, with the first day of play being Monday, August 31, from 01:00 AEST.

The singles finals will be held on Sunday, September 13 at 06:00 AEST (women’s), and Monday, September 14 at 04:00 AEST (men’s).

Quick Picks

Our pick: Sabalenka to win

Value bet: Shelton each-way

Long shot: Fils each-way

Betting Preview

This year’s men’s US Open will see the return of its champion for the first time in months, with Carlos Alcaraz confirming that he will be playing. However, current world number 1 Jannik Sinner will not be competing. The Italian is still recovering from a knee injury. The two met in the final last year, with the Spaniard winning 6-2,3-6, 6-1,6-4.

It will be the first time Alcaraz has been seen since the Monte-Carlo Masters in April, having missed the French Open and Wimbledon with a wrist injury. Sinner won Wimbledon, while Alexander Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli at the French Open. German Zverev will compete at the US Open, as will Novak Djokovic and Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton.

In the women’s singles, Aryna Sabalenka will return to defend her title from last year, having defeated American Amanda Anisimova in the final in straight sets. The American is also set to return, as are Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Jessica Pegula are also involved.

Betting Markets to Watch

Outright markets are already available, with Alcaraz and Sabalenka leading the way for their respective tournaments. However, it’s worth noting that neither is at extremely short prices.

Remember, Alcaraz has had a long layoff with injury, so it will be interesting to see if his body stands up to the demands of a major tournament. Sabalenka, meanwhile, hasn’t been in the dominant form that she usually displays, suggesting potential value elsewhere in the market, with the women’s title often a more open affair.

It will depend on the draw once it’s made, but better value could potentially be obtained in the each-way market. Arthur Fils won the men’s Cincinnati Open by defeating Frances Tiafoe in the final (6-3,1-6, 6-0), although he has never been past the second round here. Still, he’s improving all the time and shows promise. Djokovic and Zverev are more likely to reach the final bracket depending.

In the women’s, Gauff won the Cincinnati Open with a victory over Pegula (6-2, 6-4). The 22-year-old won in 2023 and appears to be finding form at the right time, offering value at her home major.

Our Prediction

You can check out all of the latest US Open tennis odds at Sportsbet. Sabalenka is our pick to be the most likely winner , having won in 2024 and 2025.

A value bet is each-way on Shelton , as he is typically strong on home courts. Fils comes in as our long shot , as he comes off his maiden Masters 1000 victory.

If you're newer to the tournament, it's worth reading up on betting on the US Open before locking in your selections.