Wimbledon was a great success for the World’s No.1 ranked Novak Djokovic, as the Serbian star claimed another Grand Slam title. However, with the grass season officially behind us, tennis enthusiasts are looking towards the US Open.
The Hard Court season is around the corner, and the usual suspects are topping the bookmaker’s odds to win the final Grand Slam of the season – the US Open – which will take place at Flushing Meadows, New York City.
US Open 2022 betting odds & favorites to win it all
To the surprise of nobody, Djokovic is topping the current US Open tennis odds at Caesars sportsbook New York as he looks to finish the Grand Slam season with another success added to his resume.
Daniil Medvedev is the second favorite to win the competition, and Carlos Alcaraz is the third betting favorite. Interestingly, Rafael Nadal – all-time record holder with 22 Grand Slam titles – is currently priced at +660, making him an outsider to the aforementioned players.
Tennis fans eagerly anticipated a meeting between Djokovic and Nadal in the Wimbledon finals, but the Spaniard was forced out of the competition due to an injury. A US Open final meeting between the two most successful ranked tennis stars is undoubtedly a match we’re all craving, but can Nadal prove the sportsbooks wrong and battle his way into another final?
With less than a month until the first round begins, here are the latest available odds to win the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, taking place between Aug 29 – Sep 11, 2022.
Players | Odds to win the US Open outright |
Novak Djokovic | +150 |
Danill Medvedev | +225 |
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia | +350 |
Rafael Nadal | +550 |
Stefanos Tsitsipas | +1,200 |
Alexander Zverev | +1,400 |
Matteo Berrettini | +1,600 |
Jannik Sinner | +1,800 |
Felix Auger-Aliassime | +2,000 |
Andrey Rublev | +2,500 |
Taylor Fritz | +2,500 |
Dominic Thiem | +2,800 |
Denis Shapovalov | +3,500 |
Miomir Kecmanovic | +3,500 |
Nick Kyrgios | +3,500 |
Hubert Hurkacz | +4,000 |
Jenson Brooksby | +4,000 |
Cameron Norrie | +4,000 |
Casper Ruud | +4,000 |
Roger Federer | +5,000 |
Despite owning the favorable betting position to win the US Open outright, Djokovic remains unvaccinated. The current regulations state that non-US citizens must be vaccinated to compete in the US, so he’s ineligible to play.
Djokovic hasn’t given up hope
The unvaccinated tennis stand-out was removed from the Australian Open in January, as the government declared he’d disobeyed strict Covid-19 regulations.
The 35-year-old is now facing a similar fate at Flushing Meadows but has insisted on continuing his US Open training camp.
As it currently stands, Djokovic won’t play at the US Open. Still, the Serbian star remains hopeful and recently took to social media with a video clip of himself preparing for the tournament.
‘I am preparing as if I will be allowed to compete while I await to hear if there is any room for me to travel to the US,’ Djokovic wrote on Twitter.
‘Fingers crossed!’
After posting a video of himself preparing, fans showed their support in abundance with the hashtag #LetNovakPlay.
Further support for the Serbian star has continued with a petition on Change.Org. As of Saturday morning, close to 45,000 people had signed the petition requesting the US Tennis Association and the federal government to agree for Djokovic to gain entry into the US.
‘I just wanted to take a moment and say to all of you how grateful I am to see so many messages of support and love from all around the world these days,’ Djokovic wrote to his fans.
‘It feels special that people connect with my tennis career in such a loving and supportive way and wish for me to continue to compete.’
Several US politicians have expressed their opinions on the matter and have insisted that US President Joe Biden ease the rules so that Djokovic can participate at the upcoming Open.
American politicians aren’t the only ones speaking up against Biden’s rules. The Serbia-American Voting Alliance (SAVA) has also written a letter asking the President to reconsider the regulations preventing Djokovic from competing in the United States. It read, “The US Open is the biggest tennis tournament in the world, and it won’t be what it is without Novak Djokovic.
“Considering the economic situation and the crisis at all levels, America must not allow the US Open not to take place in its full glory and capacity, which means the arrival of Novak Djokovic, who has been crowned three times at the US Open, Novak does not pose any security threat, is one of the healthiest people in the world due to his disciplined life and serves as a role model and inspiration to millions around the world.
“It is in America’s interest that the biggest tournament in the world hosts the best player in the world, especially since he just won the seventh Wimbledon in London.”
Should the restriction be removed, Djokovic has the opportunity to level Rafael Nadal for the most Grand Slam titles of all time (22).