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Evening Standard
3 hours ago
- Evening Standard
US Open LIVE: Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz take on Jack Draper in mixed doubles action
Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu unite in an unlikely partnership this evening as the revamped US Open mixed doubles event gets underway at Flushing Meadows. The star-studded draw has seen a real shake-up this year with most of the sport's elite lured into taking part, with the tournament moved to 'fan week' - half a week before the singles draws commence - in order to allow ample recovery time before the players bid for the final Grand Slam title of the year.
The Sun
5 hours ago
- The Sun
2025 US Open betting preview: Tennis tournament odds, tips, and predictions
THE FINAL Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season, the US Open, is almost upon us, with the world's best players having one last shot at glory in 2025. So far, it's been a season dominated by the elite at the top level, but with fatigue potentially playing a part in hot and humid New York, could an upset be on the cards? In this piece, we'll take a look at the latest tournament odds and deliver you our best US Open betting tips. ⚡ Quick overview of our 2025 US Open predictions US Open Men's Singles winner odds Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have scooped the last seven Grand Slam titles between them, so it's no surprise to see the duo dominating the outright market. Here are SBK's odds (correct as of August 19): Jannik Sinner - 11/10 Carlos Alcaraz - 17/10 Novak Djokovic - 16/1 Alex Zverev - 26/1 Jack Draper - 27/1 Ben Shelton - 27/1 Taylor Fritz - 27/1 Jakub Mensik - 41/1 Sebastian Korda - 79/1 Daniil Medvedev - 84/1 US Open Women's Singles winner odds Reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka is the favourite to win again in 2025, but Wimbledon queen Iga Swiatek is breathing down her neck in BetMGM's market. Odds correct as of August 19: Aryna Sabalenka - 21/10 Iga Swiatek - 16/5 Coco Gauff - 13/2 Mirra Andreeva - 7/1 Elena Rybakina - 11/1 Naomi Osaka - 14/1 Madison Keys - 15/1 Amanda Anisimova - 16/1 Victoria Mboko - 16/1 Jessica Pegula - 20/1 🎾 Betting predictions for the 2025 US Open So, whose odds are wrong? And who should you back for US Open glory? Here are our top-five bets for the 2025 action at Flushing Meadows. Jannik Sinner to win the men's singles The reigning champion, who also holds both the Australian Open and Wimbledon crowns. He's undoubtedly been the best player in the world over the past two years. Only Carlos Alcaraz has really been able to hold a flame to the Italian, whose consistency has been simply superb. A controversial three-month drugs ban earlier this year failed to knock him out of his stride, and he's looked as good as ever since returning in May. Chinks in the armour are few and far between, although illness did strike in Cincinnati recently, where he was forced to quit the final against Alcaraz. Still, with a week to recover before this tournament, you'd imagine Sinner will be back to full fitness and ready for the defence of his title. He looks the one to beat. Ben Shelton each way in the men's singles Arrives at Flushing Meadows having recently won the biggest title of his career in Montreal. His winning streak was ended in the Cincinnati semi-finals, but that double is notoriously hard to complete with only two players this century having achieved the feat. Has still gone 12-2 during the summer hardcourt swing. With his big, left-handed serve and thumping forehand, Shelton made the last four here two years ago, and the bubbly 22-year-old will be assured of fervent home support in New York. Looks to have a great chance of another deep run. ➡️ Karen Khachanov each way in the men's singles Khachanov famously lost the US Open's longest-ever match to Dan Evans 12 months ago, blowing a seemingly unassailable lead in the final set. However, it should also be remembered that the Russian reached the semi-finals of the 2022 US Open - and his current form suggests a repeat is a possibility. Khachanov reached the final of the recent Toronto Masters, where he defeated Alex Zverev, among others. A back issue saw him retire from a rematch in Cincinnati, although he later admitted it was a precautionary measure with this tournament looming. If fully fit, Khachanov could go well at a big price. ➡️ Go for Khachanov each way at 250/1 with BetMGM Iga Swiatek to win the women's singles Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is the bookies' favourite for the US Open women's title, but, given current form, it's hard to be convinced. She was well below her best in Cincinnati, where she struggled through the early rounds before being felled by Elena Rybakina. In contrast, Swiatek swept all before her to capture the title - the perfect preparation for another shot at the crown she won in 2022. The Pole went more than a year without a title, but her recent, unexpected Wimbledon success appears to have restored confidence, and she looks to have a great chance of adding a seventh Grand Slam title to her collection. ➡️ Bet on Swiatek to win the US Open at 16/5 with BetMGM Elena Rybakina to win the women's singles The former Wimbledon champion is a player with big weapons. She possesses one of the best serves in the women's game, and her powerful groundstrokes can be a match for anyone on the WTA Tour. She showed that when dismantling world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Cincinnati recently, before losing to the eventual champion, Iga Swiatek. Was also beaten by the eventual winner in both Montreal and Washington - on each occasion in a final-set tie-break - so hasn't been far away from an excellent warm-up run. Admittedly, losing a number of tight matches is something of a concern - as is a poor US Open record - but Rybakina looks primed to go well in New York this time around. 👉 How to bet on the US Open tennis tournament Betting on a sporting event like the US Open has never been easier. While you can still place your bets in a traditional high-street betting shop, the majority of bets are now placed online, with your mobile phone a simple way of doing this. If you are starting from scratch, here's our step-by-step guide on how to place a bet: If you don't have an account with a certain bookmaker already, you will need to register/sign up - check out what some of the best bookmakers out there have and what they offer. Most have some kind of new customer offer, such as 'bet £10, get £30 in free bets'. To sign up, visit the relevant bookmaker website or download their app. Once there, you will find a register/sign up/join button, which will begin the process. Now you will need to enter your personal details, such as name, address and date of birth. A choice of payment will also be required. That could be a bank transfer, debit card, etc. Some firms will ask for proof of ID, such as a copy of your passport or driving licence. Once you have completed the registration process and made a deposit into your account, you will be ready to proceed. To place your bet, you need to find the correct market. Use the menus to navigate the site/app. On desktop, the main menus are usually found down the left-hand side - in this case, you are looking for Tennis and then the US Open. On a phone or tablet, the menu may be 'collapsed' and accessed via the 'burger' button of three horizontal lines. Click on this button to see the menu options. Once you have found the relevant market and seen the odds, make your decision about what you are backing. You can then choose that selection, usually by clicking on the odds, although sometimes it will be the name of the selection. Having clicked on your selection, the betslip should appear somewhere on the screen - on desktop, it is usually on the right-hand side. This is where you choose how much you want to wager. Once you have input this information, the betslip usually shows your potential winnings. Double check your stake - you don't want to bet £100 instead of £10! - before clicking the 'place bet' button (or its equivalent). Some sites give you an extra confirmation stage to perform that double check, but once you have clicked through this (if necessary), your bet will be placed and you can sit back and watch the action unfold! Some bookies even show matches via live streams! Who won the 2024 US Open Men's Singles? Current world number one Jannik Sinner is the reigning men's singles champion at Flushing Meadows. He defeated home hope Taylor Fritz in straight sets in the 2024 final. Who won the 2024 US Open Women's Singles? Aryna Sabalenka beat American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 in last year's US Open women's final. Where is the 2025 US Open taking place? As has been the case since 1978, the US Open takes place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in Queens, New York. The hardcourt venue is more commonly known as Flushing Meadows, Flushing being the neighbourhood in which it is situated. The grounds are close to Citi Field, the home stadium of the New York Mets baseball team. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
Wales Online
8 hours ago
- Wales Online
Andy Murray's new life now as he and Kim welcome new addition after heartbreak
Andy Murray's new life now as he and Kim welcome new addition after heartbreak The three-time Grand Slam winner retired from tennis just over a year ago Murray is enjoying his retirement from tennis alongside Kim It's been just over a year since Andy Murray hung up his racket for good after announcing his retirement from tennis. The former British number one walked away from the game last summer having cemented his status as one of the greatest players of his generation, winning 46 titles, including two Wimbledons and one US Open, as well as three Olympic medals. However, he certainly hasn't started taking it easy in retirement, having got stuck in to several exciting new ventures and made some big announcements since ending his playing career. Those new ventures have included teaming up with long-time rival Novak Djokovic to work as the Serbian star's coach for the Australian Open, with that move taking the tennis world by surprise last year. However, while they reached the semi-finals Down Under together, their shock partnership came to an end after just six months. Murray has since been linked with new coaching roles with the likes of British stars Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper, but for now, his interests lie elsewhere having taken up new roles outside of tennis. Andy Murray's new career roles In May, it was confirmed that the 38-year-old had taken on a new job as a venture capitalist and become an associate partner at Redrice Ventures in London, who he previously worked alongside as part of a co-investment in sports wear company Castore in 2018. In the role, Murray heads up a group of athlete advisors - the Redrice Sports Collective - to help find investment opportunities, particularly in the sports business. Article continues below The former tennis ace's expanding investment portfolio already includes the luxury five-star Cromlix Hotel that he bought with his wife Kim in 2013 for a reported sum of £1.8 million, while he has also invested in Game4Padel, the UK's largest operator of padel courts. Last month, it was revealed that Murray had landed another big business deal, teaming up with Scottish potato company Albert Bartlett - a long-time supplier to Cromlix - to market their products. "I was lucky during my early playing days to have access to the kit and facilities required to play and develop, and as my career progressed, to have the best diet and training advice available," said the two-time Wimbledon champion as the deal was announced. "I am excited to partner with Albert Bartlett to showcase the importance of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle to communities across the UK. I hope the project inspires people to play and enjoy sport throughout their lives, at whatever level they are able." Family addition Of course, retirement hasn't been purely about finding new work for Murray, with the Scottish star also able to devote more time to his family, as well as his love of golf. The couple, who married in 2015 after meeting at the US Open 10 years earlier, are now proud parents to four children - Sophie, Edie, Teddy and Lola. However, their family has just got a little bit bigger, with Murray announcing on Instagram that they had recently got a new dog. Sharing a photo of him posing and smiling with the flat-coated retriever, the tennis legend wrote simply: "New addition to the family". Content cannot be displayed without consent It comes after Murray revealed last year that the family's beloved border terrier Rusty had died, as he penned an emotional tribute to the "loyal and protective" dog on social media. "You were the most loyal and protective companion our family could have wished for," he wrote. "You were so patient and gentle with the kids and we all learned so much from you. The house feels empty without you in it. "The noise you made when you wanted a plate to lick or a biscuit to chew on or when you wanted anything for that matter was infuriating at times! But today we would do anything to hear it again," he continued, with a 'heartbroken' emoji. "Love you Ruzz," Murray added. "Rest easy poppet x" Article continues below That tragic news came two years after Murray and his family said goodbye to their other Border Terrier, Maggie May, who died in 2022. The tennis ace had previously revealed how his beloved dogs were his "biggest supporters", adding: "Whether I win or lose, they still want to hang out with me".
