US Open 2020 Betting Odds, Novak Djokovic Odds and Other Favorites

Submitted by John on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 10:41

Five long months have passed since we last saw top tennis action, but finally, the ATP Grand Slams are back. Many changes from the usual US Open as Covid-19 have effectively taken out many factors from the tournament and some players.

Nevertheless, Flushing Meadows will bring back top-tier tennis for craving fans of the 'White Sport.'

Here's everything you need to know about the 2020 US Open to get ready to place your bets. Remember, if you sign up today at BetPhoenix, you will have access to the best tennis live odds and bonuses.

When is the US Open 2020 taking place?

US Open will happen, starting from August 31 until September 13 inside the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

Will there be WTA and ATP action?

Both female and male players will step in the court to see who can grab the second Grand Slam of the year.

For the males, a new champion will be crowned at the Big Apple, since Rafael Nadal won't be defending his triumph in 2019. For the ladies, young sensation Bianca Andreescu will be defending her US Open title.

Who's going to miss out on the US Open?

Unfortunately, many top athletes will not participate in the US Open, giving either the pandemic or injuries that sidelined them for the tournament. Among the most relevant tennis players who won't participate are:

Rafael Nadal
Roger Federer (injury)
Gael Monfils
Stanislas Wawrinka
Fabio Fognini
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Nick Kyrgios
Elina Svitolina
Kiki Bertens
Ashleigh Barty

Who is playing then?

For the men, world no.1 Novak Djokovic will seek his 18th Grand Slam and his fourth in New York, but even if Nadal and Federer aren't playing, top talent is still going to put obstacles for 'Nole' to win.

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World no.3 Dominic Thiem is the main threat to the Serbian, such as 5 Daniil Medvedev, 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas, 7 Alexander Zverev, 8 Matteo Berrettini, 10 David Goffin, 12 Roberto Bautista-Agut, and 13 Diego Schwartzman amongst others.

As for the WTA, Simona Halep, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Belinda Bencic, Garbine Muguruza, Sloane Stephens, and many more will try to prevent Bianca Andreescu to get a two-peat on Flushing Meadows.

Even though there are many dropouts, tremendous talents are still running for a Grand Slam win.

What are the US Open measures vs. Covid-19?

The US Open organization has installed a Bubble format. Three people will accompany each player. Only one of the three can join players at the practice courts, matches, locker rooms, and dining facilities. Each person inside the players' bubble will be tested every three days.

Regulations state that if a player's coach or one of the other guests leaves the bubble without permission, their credentials will be removed. The infractor will be forced to leave the tournament hotel within 24 hours and will be fined, and banned from getting a credential for the 2021 US Open.

What happens if a player's roommate tests positive?

If a player's companion tests positive for coronavirus, there will be a mandatory quarantine period of 14 days. The player will be removed from the draw as well.

The USTA says that a player will be disqualified from the US Open if a team member is infected with COVID-19. Players have strongly protested against these rules.

Who are the odds-on favorites to win the US Open?

It's still early to define the odds as the US Open has yet to define seedings and draws. However, Novak Djokovic is the clear favorite to win it all at Flushing Meadows from the ATP.

While a much closer competition will unfold in the WTA, it's defending champion Bianca Andreescu who should come as one of the early favorites for the tournament.