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Prop Bets: Viktorija Golubic VS Lois Boisson 2025-08-26

Viktorija Golubic vs. Lois Boisson: A Clash of Clay and Hard-Court Philosophies

The Setup:
Viktorija Golubic (32, WTA 72), the Swiss veteran with a glorious 0-7 US Open first-round résumé, faces Lois Boisson (22, WTA 46), the French "sandspezialistin" who’s never won a hard-court WTA title but somehow reached Roland-Garros semi-finals two months ago while ranked 361st. Boisson’s clay-court Hamburg title in July? A warm-up. Her hard-court experience? Primarily ITF events and one indoor WTA 250 in 2021. Meanwhile, Golubic’s résumé includes zero US Open first-round wins but plenty of hard-court WTA titles.

The Odds (Implied Probabilities):
- Golubic: ~59-60% (decimal odds: 1.67–1.69).
- Boisson: ~44-47% (decimal odds: 2.15–2.27).
- Total Games Line: 21.5 (Over/Under: 1.8–1.9).

Key Stats:
- Golubic’s 2021 clay-court loss to Boisson (6-2, 6-4) is ancient history. Boisson’s last win? July. Her last hard-court match? A first-round loss in Cleveland in August.
- Boisson’s "I won’t change a thing" mindset is either inspiring… or a recipe for disaster on hard courts.
- Golubic’s US Open first-round curse: 0-7. Boisson’s? Also 0-1 (she’s never won a first round).

Player Props?
None explicitly listed, but let’s invent a cheeky one: Will Boisson’s post-match interview include the phrase “I just give my best” at least three times? (Yes, this is a real thing.)

Prediction:
This is a match of existential dread. Golubic, the 32-year-old trying to finally win a US Open first round, vs. Boisson, the 22-year-old trying to prove her Roland-Garros magic wasn’t a fluke. The odds favor Golubic, and for good reason: Boisson’s game is built for Parisian red dirt, not New York concrete. But let’s not sleep on Boisson’s recent partnership with former player Pauline Parmentier—Parmentier’s tactical genius might just help Boisson adapt.

Final Verdict:
Golubic takes it in three sets, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-3, because Boisson’s clay-court wizardry falters on hard courts, and Golubic’s “I’ve peaked later than you” stamina prevails. But if you’re feeling lucky, back Boisson to take a set—she’s the kind of underdog who’d pull off a Parisian semi-final, then a US Open first-round upset, then a viral TikTok dance.

“Je donne le maximum… and so does the bookmaker’s algorithm. Très bien.” 🎾🇺🇸

Created: Aug. 26, 2025, 10:39 a.m. GMT