US Open 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Live Stream
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The 2026 US Open is live between August 30 and September 13, with the best players in the world battling it out for Grand Slam glory in New York.
It's set to be another unmissable fortnight of Grand Slam tennis in the city that never sleeps, with Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka returning in a bid to defend their titles.
However, both come into this tournament with big question marks, with Alcaraz not playing in four months due to injury and Sabalenka out of form, failing to win a title since March.
All eyes will also be on Novak Djokovic, who continues his pursuit of a record 25th major title with Jannik Sinner out injured.
Stay tuned to this page as our tennis experts provide their best betting tips and predictions for key matches throughout the tournament, along with the latest odds and live streaming information on how to watch all US Open tennis matches live from New York.
US Open 2026 Outright Winner Tips
US Open 2026 Men's Winner 🏆Alexander Zverev (2 Units)$4.00 - Bet Here
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US Open 2026 Women's Winner 🏆Iga Swiatek (3 Units)$6.00 - Bet Here
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US Open 2026 Women's Winner 🏆Coco Gauff (1 Unit)$7.00 - BET HERE
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Odds correct from 31/8/26.
US Open 2026 Betting Odds
Carlos Alcaraz is the favourite for the men's title, despite not playing since injuring his wrist over four months ago.
All Odds from Picklebet & Correct from 31/8/26.
| Player | US Open Odds |
|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | $2.60 |
| Alexander Zverev | $4.00 |
| Novak Djokovic | $8.00 |
| Ben Shelton | $8.50 |
| Taylor Fritz | $13.00 |
| Rafael Jódar | $13.00 |
| Arthur Fils | $13.00 |
| Daniil Medvedev | $21.00 |
| Félix Auger-Aliassime | $26.00 |
| Flavio Cobolli | $34.00 |
| Frances Tiafoe | $34.00 |
| Tommy Paul | $34.00 |
| Lorenzo Musetti | $34.00 |
| Jakub Menšík | $34.00 |
| Learner Tien | $41.00 |
| Alex de Minaur | $41.00 |
| Alexander Bublik | $41.00 |
| Brandon Nakashima | $51.00 |
| Hubert Hurkacz | $51.00 |
| Jiří Lehečka | $51.00 |
| Andrey Rublev | $51.00 |
| Casper Ruud | $67.00 |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | $67.00 |
| Thiago Agustín Tirante | $67.00 |
| Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | $101.00 |
| Cameron Norrie | $101.00 |
| Matteo Berrettini | $101.00 |
| Grigor Dimitrov | $101.00 |
| Ugo Humbert | $101.00 |
| Denis Shapovalov | $101.00 |
| Francisco Cerúndolo | $101.00 |
| Holger Rune | $101.00 |
| Karen Khachanov | $101.00 |
| Alexei Popyrin | $151.00 |
| Arthur Rinderknech | $151.00 |
| Arthur Fery | $151.00 |
| Luciano Darderi | $151.00 |
| Valentin Vacherot | $151.00 |
| Alex Michelsen | $151.00 |
Aryna Sabalenka also remains favourite for the women's crown - even though she's failed to go beyond the R16 in her last three tournaments.
| Player | US Open Odds |
|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | $4.00 |
| Iga Świątek | $6.00 |
| Coco Gauff | $7.00 |
| Elena Rybakina | $8.00 |
| Naomi Osaka | $11.00 |
| Jessica Pegula | $11.00 |
| Mirra Andreeva | $13.00 |
| Amanda Anisimova | $17.00 |
| Marta Kostyuk | $17.00 |
| Alexandra Eala | $21.00 |
| Karolína Muchová | $26.00 |
| Linda Nosková | $26.00 |
| Elina Svitolina | $34.00 |
| Madison Keys | $34.00 |
| Belinda Bencic | $41.00 |
| Qinwen Zheng | $67.00 |
| Iva Jovic | $67.00 |
| Barbora Krejčíková | $67.00 |
| Diana Shnaider | $81.00 |
| Leylah Fernandez | $81.00 |
| Lilli Tagger | $81.00 |
| Jasmine Paolini | $81.00 |
| Emma Navarro | $81.00 |
| Anastasia Potapova | $101.00 |
| Elise Mertens | $101.00 |
| Sorana Cîrstea | $101.00 |
| Jeļena Ostapenko | $101.00 |
| Maria Sakkari | $101.00 |
| Sara Bejlek | $101.00 |
| Karolína Plíšková | $151.00 |
| Liudmila Samsonova | $151.00 |
| Anna Kalinskaya | $151.00 |
| Clara Tauson | $151.00 |
| Peyton Stearns | $151.00 |
| Paula Badosa | $151.00 |
| Alycia Parks | $151.00 |
| Maja Chwalińska | $151.00 |
US Open Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 1881 |
| Location | Queens, New York City, United States |
| Venue | USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (since 1978) |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Hardcourt |
| Draw | 128 Singles; 64 Doubles |
| Prize Money | $90,000,000 |
| Most Men's Singles Titles | Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer (5 each) |
| Most Women's Singles Titles | Chris Evert, Serena Williams (6 each) |
| Defending Men's Singles Champion | Carlos Alcaraz |
| Defending Women's Singles Champion | Aryna Sabalenka |
US Open 2026 Seeds
Alexander Zverev is the top seed on the men's side, with World No. 1 Jannik Sinner sidelined with a knee injury.
Alcaraz takes the second seed at the bottom of the draw, while Novak Djokovic is fourth seed behind Felix Auger-Aliassime.
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Zverev | Germany |
| 2 | Carlos Alcaraz | Spain |
| 3 | Félix Auger-Aliassime | Canada |
| 4 | Novak Djokovic | Serbia |
| 5 | Flavio Cobolli | Italy |
| 6 | Alex de Minaur | Australia |
| 7 | Daniil Medvedev | Russia |
| 8 | Ben Shelton | United States |
| 9 | Taylor Fritz | United States |
| 10 | Arthur Fils | France |
| 11 | Frances Tiafoe | United States |
| 12 | Rafael Jódar | Spain |
| 13 | Lorenzo Musetti | Italy |
| 14 | Learner Tien | United States |
| 15 | Alexander Bublik | Kazakhstan |
| 16 | Brandon Nakashima | United States |
| 17 | Jakub Menšík | Czech Republic |
| 18 | Jiří Lehečka | Czech Republic |
| 19 | Casper Ruud | Norway |
| 20 | Tommy Paul | United States |
| 21 | Luciano Darderi | Italy |
| 22 | Valentin Vacherot | Monaco |
| 23 | Andrey Rublev | Russia |
| 24 | Francisco Cerúndolo | Argentina |
| 25 | Alejandro Tabilo | Chile |
| 26 | Arthur Rinderknech | France |
| 27 | Ugo Humbert | France |
| 28 | Tomás Martín Etcheverry | Argentina |
| 29 | Alexander Blockx | Belgium |
| 30 | Cameron Norrie | United Kingdom |
| 31 | Matteo Arnaldi | Italy |
| 32 | Zizou Bergs | Belgium |
On the women's side, two-time defending champion Sabalenka returns as the top seed ahead of Elena Rybakina.
American duo Jess Pegula and Coco Gauff round out the top four seeds.
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aryna Sabalenka | Belarus |
| 2 | Elena Rybakina | Kazakhstan |
| 3 | Jessica Pegula | United States |
| 4 | Coco Gauff | United States |
| 5 | Mirra Andreeva | Russia |
| 6 | Linda Nosková | Czech Republic |
| 7 | Karolína Muchová | Czech Republic |
| 8 | Iga Świątek | Poland |
| 9 | Elina Svitolina | Ukraine |
| 10 | Amanda Anisimova | United States |
| 11 | Marta Kostyuk | Ukraine |
| 12 | Belinda Bencic | Switzerland |
| 13 | Naomi Osaka | Japan |
| 14 | Iva Jovic | United States |
| 15 | Diana Shnaider | Russia |
| 16 | Sorana Cîrstea | Romania |
| 17 | Alexandra Eala | Philippines |
| 18 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | Russia |
| 19 | Jasmine Paolini | Italy |
| 20 | Maja Chwalińska | Poland |
| 21 | Anna Kalinskaya | Russia |
| 22 | Madison Keys | United States |
| 23 | Elise Mertens | Belgium |
| 24 | Anastasia Potapova | Austria |
| 25 | Marie Bouzková | Czech Republic |
| 26 | Emma Navarro | United States |
| 27 | Barbora Krejčíková | Czech Republic |
| 28 | Sára Bejlek | Czech Republic |
| 29 | Ann Li | United States |
| 30 | Jeļena Ostapenko | Latvia |
| 31 | Leylah Fernandez | Canada |
| 32 | Maria Sakkari | Greece |
US Open 2026 Schedule
Main draw action at the 2026 US Open begins on Sunday August 30 local time and 1.00am on Monday August 31 AEST.
You can view the full schedule below.
| Tournament Round | New York Date & Time (EDT) | Sydney Date & Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| First Round (Day 1) | Sunday, 30 August — 11:00 am | Monday, 31 August — 1:00 am |
| First Round (Night 1) | Sunday, 30 August — 7:00 pm | Monday, 31 August — 9:00 am |
| Second Round | Wednesday, 2 September & Thursday, 3 September | Thursday, 3 September & Friday, 4 September |
| Third Round | Friday, 4 September & Saturday, 5 September | Saturday, 5 September & Sunday, 6 September |
| Round of 16 | Sunday, 6 September & Monday, 7 September | Monday, 7 September & Tuesday, 8 September |
| Quarter-finals (Day) | Tuesday, 8 September & Wednesday, 9 September — 12:00 pm | Wednesday, 9 September & Thursday, 10 September — 2:00 am |
| Quarter-finals (Night) | Tuesday, 8 September & Wednesday, 9 September — 7:00 pm | Wednesday, 9 September & Thursday, 10 September — 9:00 am |
| Women's Semi-finals | Thursday, 10 September — 7:00 pm | Friday, 11 September — 9:00 am |
| Men's Semi-final 1 | Friday, 11 September — 3:00 pm | Saturday, 12 September — 5:00 am |
| Men's Semi-final 2 | Friday, 11 September — 7:00 pm | Saturday, 12 September — 9:00 am |
| Women's Singles Final | Saturday, 12 September — 4:00 pm | Sunday, 13 September — 6:00 am |
| Men's Singles Final | Sunday, 13 September — 2:00 pm | Monday, 14 September — 4:00 am |
US Open Bookmakers & Best Betting Sites
Betting on the US Open
All of the top bookmakers around the world will be offering odds on the US Open for 2026.
Leading bookies will offer a wide range of markets for the US Open on both the men's and women's competitions, including H2H winners, set betting, total games and handicaps.
Lots of bookmakers also give punters the chance to bet on the outright winners and who will emerge from each quarter - both before the tournament starts and in-play.
US Open 2026 Live Streaming
Tennis punters and fans have the chance to watch and bet on every match at the US Open for 2026, including qualifying.
Online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers the opportunity to watch and bet on tennis all year round, including the US Open.
To watch and bet on US Open Tennis, simply follow this link: bet365 > Tennis > US Open
Geo-restrictions apply, you'll need a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to gain access.
To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Note, under Australian law, Live Streaming on bet365 is exempt from Parts 3 and 4 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018.
Previous US Open Champions
Men
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz | Jannik Sinner | 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 2024 | Jannik Sinner | Taylor Fritz | 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2023 | Novak Djokovic | Daniil Medvedev | 6–3, 7–6(7–5), 6–3 |
| 2022 | Carlos Alcaraz | Casper Ruud | 6–4, 2–6, 7–6(7–1), 6–3 |
| 2021 | Daniil Medvedev | Novak Djokovic | 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2020 | Dominic Thiem | Alexander Zverev | 2–6, 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 7–6(8–6) |
| 2019 | Rafael Nadal | Daniil Medvedev | 7–5, 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–4 |
| 2018 | Novak Djokovic | Juan Martín del Potro | 6–3, 7–6(7–4), 6–3 |
| 2017 | Rafael Nadal | Kevin Anderson | 6–3, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2016 | Stan Wawrinka | Novak Djokovic | 6–7(1–7), 6–4, 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2015 | Novak Djokovic | Roger Federer | 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2014 | Marin Čilić | Kei Nishikori | 6–3, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2013 | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic | 6–2, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2012 | Andy Murray | Novak Djokovic | 7–6(12–10), 7–5, 2–6, 3–6, 6–2 |
| 2011 | Novak Djokovic | Rafael Nadal | 6–2, 6–4, 6–7(3–7), 6–1 |
| 2010 | Rafael Nadal | Novak Djokovic | 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2009 | Juan Martín del Potro | Roger Federer | 3–6, 7–6(7–5), 4–6, 7–6(7–4), 6–2 |
| 2008 | Roger Federer | Andy Murray | 6–2, 7–5, 6–2 |
| 2007 | Roger Federer | Novak Djokovic | 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–2), 6–4 |
| 2006 | Roger Federer | Andy Roddick | 6–2, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1 |
| 2005 | Roger Federer | Andre Agassi | 6–3, 2–6, 7–6(7–1), 6–1 |
| 2004 | Roger Federer | Lleyton Hewitt | 6–0, 7–6(7–3), 6–0 |
| 2003 | Andy Roddick | Juan Carlos Ferrero | 6–3, 7–6(7–2), 6–3 |
| 2002 | Pete Sampras | Andre Agassi | 6–3, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4 |
| 2001 | Lleyton Hewitt | Pete Sampras | 7–6(7–4), 6–1, 6–1 |
| 2000 | Marat Safin | Pete Sampras | 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1999 | Andre Agassi | Todd Martin | 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–7(2–7), 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1998 | Patrick Rafter | Mark Philippoussis | 6–3, 3–6, 6–2, 6–0 |
| 1997 | Patrick Rafter | Greg Rusedski | 6–3, 6–2, 4–6, 7–5 |
| 1996 | Pete Sampras | Michael Chang | 6–1, 6–4, 7–6(7–3) |
| 1995 | Pete Sampras | Andre Agassi | 6–4, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5 |
| 1994 | Andre Agassi | Michael Stich | 6–1, 7–6(7–5), 7–5 |
| 1993 | Pete Sampras | Cédric Pioline | 6–4, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1992 | Stefan Edberg | Pete Sampras | 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5), 6–2 |
| 1991 | Stefan Edberg | Jim Courier | 6–2, 6–4, 6–0 |
| 1990 | Pete Sampras | Andre Agassi | 6–4, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1989 | Boris Becker | Ivan Lendl | 7–6(7–2), 1–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–4) |
| 1988 | Mats Wilander | Ivan Lendl | 6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 5–7, 6–4 |
| 1987 | Ivan Lendl | Mats Wilander | 6–7(7–9), 6–0, 7–6(7–4), 6–4 |
| 1986 | Ivan Lendl | Miloslav Mečíř | 6–4, 6–2, 6–0 |
| 1985 | Ivan Lendl | John McEnroe | 7–6(7–1), 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1984 | John McEnroe | Ivan Lendl | 6–3, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 1983 | Jimmy Connors | Ivan Lendl | 6–3, 6–7(2–7), 7–5, 6–0 |
| 1982 | Jimmy Connors | Ivan Lendl | 6–3, 6–2, 4–6, 6–4 |
| 1981 | John McEnroe | Björn Borg | 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1980 | John McEnroe | Björn Borg | 7–6(7–4), 6–1, 6–7(5–7), 5–7, 6–4 |
| 1979 | John McEnroe | Vitas Gerulaitis | 7–5, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1978 | Jimmy Connors | Björn Borg | 6–4, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1977 | Guillermo Vilas | Jimmy Connors | 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–4), 6–0 |
| 1976 | Jimmy Connors | Björn Borg | 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(11–9), 6–4 |
| 1975 | Manuel Orantes | Jimmy Connors | 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1974 | Jimmy Connors | Ken Rosewall | 6–1, 6–0, 6–1 |
| 1973 | John Newcombe | Jan Kodeš | 6–4, 1–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–3 |
| 1972 | Ilie Năstase | Arthur Ashe | 3–6, 6–3, 6–7(1–5), 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1971 | Stan Smith | Jan Kodeš | 3–6, 6–3, 6–2, 7–6(5–3) |
| 1970 | Ken Rosewall | Tony Roche | 2–6, 6–4, 7–6(5–2), 6–3 |
| 1969 | Rod Laver | Tony Roche | 7–9, 6–1, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1968 | Arthur Ashe | Tom Okker | 14–12, 5–7, 6–3, 3–6, 6–3 |
Women
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aryna Sabalenka | Amanda Anisimova | 6–3, 7–6(7–3) |
| 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka | Jessica Pegula | 7–5, 7–5 |
| 2023 | Coco Gauff | Aryna Sabalenka | 2–6, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 2022 | Iga Świątek | Ons Jabeur | 6–2, 7–6(7–5) |
| 2021 | Emma Raducanu | Leylah Fernandez | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2020 | Naomi Osaka | Victoria Azarenka | 1–6, 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2019 | Bianca Andreescu | Serena Williams | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 2018 | Naomi Osaka | Serena Williams | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 2017 | Sloane Stephens | Madison Keys | 6–3, 6–0 |
| 2016 | Angelique Kerber | Karolína Plíšková | 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 |
| 2015 | Flavia Pennetta | Roberta Vinci | 7–6(7–4), 6–2 |
| 2014 | Serena Williams | Caroline Wozniacki | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2013 | Serena Williams | Victoria Azarenka | 7–5, 6–7(6–8), 6–1 |
| 2012 | Serena Williams | Victoria Azarenka | 6–2, 2–6, 7–5 |
| 2011 | Samantha Stosur | Serena Williams | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2010 | Kim Clijsters | Vera Zvonareva | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 2009 | Kim Clijsters | Caroline Wozniacki | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2008 | Serena Williams | Jelena Janković | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 2007 | Justine Henin | Svetlana Kuznetsova | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 2006 | Maria Sharapova | Justine Henin | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 2005 | Kim Clijsters | Mary Pierce | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 2004 | Svetlana Kuznetsova | Elena Dementieva | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 2003 | Justine Henin | Kim Clijsters | 7–5, 6–1 |
| 2002 | Serena Williams | Venus Williams | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2001 | Venus Williams | Serena Williams | 6–2, 6–4 |
| 2000 | Venus Williams | Lindsay Davenport | 6–4, 7–5 |
| 1999 | Serena Williams | Martina Hingis | 6–3, 7–6(7–4) |
| 1998 | Lindsay Davenport | Martina Hingis | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 1997 | Martina Hingis | Venus Williams | 6–0, 6–4 |
| 1996 | Steffi Graf | Monica Seles | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1995 | Steffi Graf | Monica Seles | 7–6(8–6), 0–6, 6–3 |
| 1994 | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | Steffi Graf | 1–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–4 |
| 1993 | Steffi Graf | Helena Suková | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1992 | Monica Seles | Arantxa Sánchez Vicario | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1991 | Monica Seles | Martina Navratilova | 7–6(7–1), 6–1 |
| 1990 | Gabriela Sabatini | Steffi Graf | 6–2, 7–6(7–4) |
| 1989 | Steffi Graf | Martina Navratilova | 3–6, 7–5, 6–1 |
| 1988 | Steffi Graf | Gabriela Sabatini | 6–3, 3–6, 6–1 |
| 1987 | Martina Navratilova | Steffi Graf | 7–6(7–4), 6–1 |
| 1986 | Martina Navratilova | Helena Suková | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1985 | Hana Mandlíková | Martina Navratilova | 7–6(7–3), 1–6, 7–6(7–2) |
| 1984 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert | 4–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1983 | Martina Navratilova | Chris Evert | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 1982 | Chris Evert | Hana Mandlíková | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1981 | Tracy Austin | Martina Navratilova | 1–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–1) |
| 1980 | Chris Evert | Hana Mandlíková | 5–7, 6–1, 6–1 |
| 1979 | Tracy Austin | Chris Evert | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1978 | Chris Evert | Pam Shriver | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1977 | Chris Evert | Wendy Turnbull | 7–6(7–3), 6–2 |
| 1976 | Chris Evert | Evonne Goolagong | 6–3, 6–0 |
| 1975 | Chris Evert | Evonne Goolagong | 5–7, 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1974 | Billie Jean King | Evonne Goolagong | 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
| 1973 | Margaret Court | Evonne Goolagong | 7–6(5–2), 5–7, 6–2 |
| 1972 | Billie Jean King | Kerry Melville | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 1971 | Billie Jean King | Rosemary Casals | 6–4, 7–6(5–2) |
| 1970 | Margaret Court | Rosemary Casals | 6–2, 2–6, 6–1 |
| 1969 | Margaret Court | Nancy Richey | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1968 | Virginia Wade | Billie Jean King | 6–4, 6–2 |
US Open FAQs
- When is the 2026 US Open?
The 2026 US Open starts on Sunday August 30 and runs for two weeks, concluding on September 13.
- Where is the US Open played?
The US Open is played every year at the Flushing Meadows, which is located in New York.
- What surface is the US Open played on?
The US Open is played on hard courts.
- How to live stream the 2026 US Open tennis?
Visit our live streaming hub to get all the information on how you can watch the US Open alongside the other three major tournaments.
