Prop Bets: Jasmine Paolini VS Marketa Vondrousova 2025-08-29
Jasmine Paolini vs. Marketa Vondrousova: A Photo Finish (Literally)
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a third-round US Open clash that’s already stolen the spotlight before the first serve—thanks to Jasmine Paolini’s viral Halloween-ready racket-face photo. Now, the real question is: Will Paolini’s actual game be as iconic as her Halloween costume? Let’s crunch the numbers.
The Stats
- Jasmine Paolini (35-14 2025, 60th ranked): 2025 US Open wins over Destanee Aiava (6-2, 7-6) and Iva Jovic (6-3, 6-3).
- Marketa Vondrousova (16-8 2025, ex-Top 10): 2025 wins include Oksana Selekhmeteva (6-3, 7-6) and McCartney Kessler (7-6, 6-2). They split their lone prior meeting (Vondrousova won 2017).
The Odds
- Moneyline: Paolini (-110) and Vondrousova (-110) are dead even at most books, though Caesars gives Paolini a slight edge (-115 vs. -105).
- Spreads: Paolini -0.5 (-110) at MyBookie.ag and BetRivers; Vondrousova +0.5 (-110) for those who like underdogs with a twist.
- Totals: 21.5 games, with Over (1.87-1.91) and Under (1.87-1.91) tightly priced.
Why It’s a Pick’em
The odds scream “coin flip,” but Paolini’s 2025 form (Italian Open winner, Cincinnati runner-up) edges out Vondrousova’s grass-court Berlin title. Yet Vondrousova’s 2017 win? A haunting reminder that tennis is a fickle beast.
Prop Bet Fun
- Will Paolini replicate her “racket mask” pose mid-match? (Not a real bet, but you’ll be watching for it.)
- First player to 5 breaks? Vondrousova’s serve is vulnerable (37% first-serve rate in 2025), while Paolini’s improved consistency (62% first-serve points won) could tilt this.
Prediction
Paolini takes it in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Why? Because even if Vondrousova’s 2017 victory is ancient history, Paolini’s 2025 Halloween costume is current events. And let’s face it: You don’t bet against a player who’s already mastered the art of turning a tennis shot into a viral masterpiece.
Final Implied Probabilities:
- Paolini: ~52.4% (from -115 line).
- Vondrousova: ~48.8% (from -105 line).
Verdict: A toss-up, but Paolini’s got the “photo of the year” momentum. Bet accordingly—or just enjoy the show. After all, the real winner here is Ray Giubilo.
Created: Aug. 29, 2025, 1:09 p.m. GMT