Prop Bets: Janice Tjen VS Emma Raducanu 2025-08-27
Emma Raducanu vs. Janice Tjen: A Grand Slam Underdog Story (With a Side of Humor)
The Setup:
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion and current world No. 149, faces Indonesian qualifier Janice Tjen, a 23-year-old phenom who rose from outside the top 400 to near the top 100 this season. Tjen, who once "had no idea how professional tennis worked," is the first Indonesian woman in over 20 years to win a Grand Slam match. Raducanu, meanwhile, is on a 11-match winning streak and has been pushing elite players like Aryna Sabalenka to the brink.
The Stats:
- Raducanu’s 2025 form: Defeated 24th seed Veronika Kudermetova (6-4, 4-6, 6-4) in her main-draw debut.
- Tjen’s rise: 59 wins in her debut WTA season, including a shocker over Kudermetova.
- Ranking gap: Raducanu (No. 149) vs. Tjen (near top 100).
The Odds (Implied Probabilities):
- Head-to-Head:
- Raducanu: Decimal odds of 1.25–1.29 (77–79% implied chance to win).
- Tjen: Decimal odds of 3.6–4.0 (25–28% implied chance).
- Spreads: Raducanu is a -4.5 to -5 set favorite (she must win by 5+ games in a set to "cover").
- Totals: Over/Under 20.0–20.5 games (a 5-set match would have ~25 games; this line smells like a typo, but we’re rolling with it).
Player Prop Bets (Sort Of):
- Set Spreads: Bet Raducanu -4.5 sets at 1.77–1.91 odds. Tjen +4.5 sets at 1.8–2.1.
- Totals: Over 20.5 games at 1.77–1.91; Under at 1.76–2.02.
The Prediction:
Raducanu will win in straight sets (6-2, 6-3), because even if Tjen brings the heart-of-a-lion energy, she’s still learning the rules. But here’s the kicker: Tjen’s underdog story is so inspiring, the US Open should start a “Janice Tjen Scholarship Fund for Confused Tennis Players.”
Why?
- The odds favor Raducanu like a slice favoring the net.
- Tjen’s coach admitted she didn’t know how pro tennis worked—imagine Googling “how to win a Grand Slam” mid-match.
- The spread (-4.5 sets) suggests bookmakers think Raducanu will dominate like she’s playing a practice match.
Final Verdict:
Raducanu to win 6-2, 6-3. Underdog Tjen to make us all root for her, even as she trips over her own shoelaces trying to return a 120mph serve. And if you’re betting, take the Under 20.5 games—this won’t be a “let’s play 20 games and call it a day” match. It’ll be more like “Raducanu wins, Tjen applauds, and we all go home.”
Note: If Tjen somehow wins, check your TV—maybe you’re watching the 2026 US Open final instead. 🎾
Created: Aug. 27, 2025, 12:59 p.m. GMT