U.S. Open qualifying carries the day in New York

U.S. Open

New York, USA · 7 still in the draw

The men's qualifying event at the U.S. Open is being played in New York. C. Alcaraz is the player the model rates highest among those still involved, and the day's selected matches mix near-even calls with more clear-cut favourites.

Model favourite: C. Alcaraz at 54% to take the title

U.S. Open

New York, USA · 6 still in the draw

The women's qualifying event is being played alongside the men's. A. Sabalenka is rated highest by the model, and several of the day's picks feature players right at the top of the women's game.

Model favourite: A. Sabalenka at 31% to take the title

A. Sabalenka #1vJ. Pegula #3

Model: 62% A. Sabalenka · 38% J. Pegula

M. Andreeva #5vC. Gauff #4

Model: 35% M. Andreeva · 65% C. Gauff

C. Gauff is slightly favoured over M. Andreeva in a match that looks close by the model's reckoning.

B. Shelton #9vC. Alcaraz #3

Model: 24% B. Shelton · 76% C. Alcaraz

C. Alcaraz is the model's pick. B. Shelton is the American opponent in the men's qualifying draw.

K. Khachanov #50vA. Blockx #34

Model: 46% K. Khachanov · 54% A. Blockx

K. Khachanov and A. Blockx are similarly close in the model's view, another almost-even qualifying contest.

A. Zverev #2vB. Van de Zandschulp #70

Model: 81% A. Zverev · 19% B. Van de Zandschulp

A. Zverev is strongly favoured against B. Van de Zandschulp, who enters as a clear underdog.

Q. Zheng #121vE. Rybakina #2

Model: 23% Q. Zheng · 77% E. Rybakina

E. Rybakina is the favoured player against Q. Zheng in the women's qualifying draw.

K. Day #117vE. Jacquemot #114

Model: 64% K. Day · 36% E. Jacquemot

E. Arango #88vC. Lee #143

Model: 30% E. Arango · 70% C. Lee