The US Open moves into the second round of the women’s draw, bringing a slate of compelling matches and betting opportunities. Here are three key bets circulating around today’s action.
Cristina Bucsa vs Alexandra Eala
H2H: 0-1
The pair have met once before, in the 2021 ITF Grenoble event, where Eala won in a deciding set tiebreak. This is Eala’s first tournament since Montreal, while Bucsa has logged a 5-5 record in her last ten matches and Eala is 7-3 in that span, including a recent final appearance at Eastbourne. This is Eala’s second US Open and Bucsa’s sixth. Eala missed last year’s main draw, while Bucsa’s best US Open finish to date was a second-round exit in 2022.
Best bet: Eala winning at 1.70 (1xBet)
Why: Eala is the form player on hard courts in 2025 with a 13-6 record and comes in as the favorite, even though she hasn’t posted a major win this year. The higher recent hard-court success and head-to-head lean slightly toward Eala, making the price on a win-in-straight sets a reasonable value play for those looking for upside.
McCartney Kessler vs Marketa Vondrousova
H2H: 0-1
The two will renew their match in this round after meeting in Wimbledon’s first round earlier this year, where Vondrousova edged a tight second set after dropping the first. Vondrousova has previously reached the 2023 US Open quarterfinals, while Kessler is still chasing her first main-draw win at a major.
Best bet: Kessler winning at 2.63 (1xBet)
Why: Kessler has fared better on hard courts in 2025 than Vondrousova so far, with more competitive results in the recent swing. The last three results aren’t ideal for Kessler, but her hard-court form and the price on an upset make this a value pick for bettors willing to back the underdog.
Emma Navarro vs Caty McNally
H2H: 1-1
Navarro reached the US Open semifinals last year and has a solid hard-court footprint in 2025 (13-11 overall), while McNally is enjoying a strong year on the surface (15-6 on hard courts) and has posted an 8-2 run in her last ten matches. The head-to-head is even, and Navarro has shown major-level resilience in past seasons.
Best bet: Navarro winning at 1.68 (1xBet)
Why: Navarro brings major experience and a favorable track record at the Open, coupled with a steady hard-court year. While McNally is in excellent form, Navarro’s consistency at majors provides a compelling value angle for those seeking a safer, still profitable option.
Summary and outlook
Today’s slate focuses on three intriguing WTA second-round showdowns with distinct betting angles: a favorite in Eala grounded by solid hard-court form; an upset bid from Kessler against a higher-seeded veteran; and Navarro offering a clear value line in a balanced encounter with McNally. If you’re following these bets, watch early-set momentum and service games, as both can tilt outcomes in this round. Expect exciting tennis as players push to advance and set up deeper runs at the Open.
Additional notes
– Odds are from 1xBet and can move leading up to match time, so verify the latest lines before wagering.
– Consider live-betting opportunities if early sets present favorable shifts in momentum.
If you’d like, I can add player profiles, recent form trends, or alternative betting angles (e.g., prop bets, set betting) to help expand the coverage for this round.