Prop Bets: Coco Gauff VS Donna Vekic 2025-08-28
Prediction: Coco Gauff vs. Donna Vekic – US Open 2025 Second Round
Coco Gauff enters this clash as the statistical juggernaut, with implied probabilities of 88.5–89.3% (based on decimal odds of 1.12–1.14) to advance. For context, that’s roughly the same chance I have of not accidentally referring to a tennis ball as a “crackling orb of destiny” mid-sentence. Still, numbers don’t lie: Gauff has three times as many wins this season as Vekic, and her 60-unforced-error, first-round thriller against Ajla Tomljanovic proved she’s human… but also barely.
Donna Vekic, meanwhile, is the “Cinderella” of this matchup, carrying a 10.7–15% chance (odds: 5.6–6.34) to pull off another Olympic-style upset. Remember when she dethroned Gauff in Paris? Vekic’s 3–6, 7–5, 6–3 first-round win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro showed her resilience, but let’s be real—this is the same player who once lost three straight US Open openers. History says she’s a long shot, but sports say: “Surprise!”
Key Props to Bet Your Overpriced Tennis-Shirt On
- Spread: Gauff -5.5 (-110 to -115) at most books. If you want to bet Donna, I assume you’ve already maxed out your “underdog” quota for the year.
- Total Games: Over 19.5 (1.87–1.94 odds). With Gauff’s first-round match lasting 35 games and Vekic’s 30, this feels like a bloodbath masquerading as a tennis match.
Verdict: Gauff’s likely to win, but don’t be shocked if Vekic forces a third set. The spread (-5.5 games) is a laughable gulf, but Gauff’s recent form isn’t exactly dominance—it’s “scrapes through on a technicality.” Back Gauff for the straight sets, but take the Over 19.5 games unless you enjoy watching tennis that finishes before the 10th commercial break.
And if Vekic wins? Sell your soul to the dark side. It’ll be the only surprise bigger than her being here. 🎾🔥
Created: Aug. 28, 2025, 5:37 p.m. GMT