Prediction: Iga Swiatek VS Emma Raducanu 2025-05-28
The battle of the tennis titans is upon us, folks. Iga Swiatek, the reigning queen of clay, is looking to defend her title against the feisty Emma Raducanu. But let's get real, Raducanu is a significant underdog here, and for good reason. She's been struggling with illness and had to dig deep to overcome Xinyu Wang in the first round, winning 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.
Swiatek, on the other hand, breezed past Rebecca Sramkova 6-3, 6-3, looking like the dominant force she's been on clay. The odds reflect this, with Swiatek a hefty favorite at 1.08 (across most bookmakers), while Raducanu is a long shot at 7.6 (FanDuel) to 8.49 (LowVig.ag).
Given Raducanu's current form and Swiatek's dominance on clay, it's hard to see an upset here. But, if you're looking for a value bet, consider taking Raducanu with a +6.5 game handicap, priced at 1.71 (BetMGM) to 1.85 (BetRivers). This gives you a bit of insurance in case Raducanu can push Swiatek to a tight match.
My best bet, however, is to take the under 18.5 games, priced at 1.87 (Bovada) to 1.91 (across most bookmakers). Swiatek's been known to wrap up matches quickly, and given Raducanu's struggles with illness, it's likely Swiatek will dominate and finish the match in straight sets, keeping the total games under 18.5.
So, there you have it, folks. Swiatek to win, but take the under 18.5 games for a bit of value. And if you're feeling fancy, throw a few bucks on Raducanu with a +6.5 game handicap, just in case she decides to pull off the upset of the century.
Created: May 27, 2025, 1:33 p.m. GMT