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James M Buttler

US OPEN Tennis - Jack Draper flying the flag for the Brits in the Flushing Meadow semi-finals

Updated: Oct 3, 2024

SkySports tennis commentator James Buttler looks at the Sinner v Draper and Pegula v Muchova semi-finals at Flushing Meadow.


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US OPEN 2024 BETTING UPDATEJames Buttler

I'm back with a look at the two semi-finals that haven't already covered off and it could be quite exciting.


Jannick Sinner v Jack Draper


Jack Draper, the Brit, is into the semi-finals for the first time in a Grand Slam. He's taking on Jannick Sinner, the no.1 seed. You look at that, no.1 seed, and Draper, the no.25 seeed and think it must go to Sinner. Not necessarily.

SkySports tennis commentator James Buttler looks at the Sinner v Draper and Pegula v Muchova semi-finals at Flushing Meadow.

Draper and Sinner have played each other once before and it was Draper that took the victory when they met on grass at Queens in 2021, Draper winning 7-6, 7-6. Two big serves involved in this match, so it could be a long one. But, Draper is yet to drop a set at the US Open and Sinner can't say the same thing. Draper definitely has a little bit of a chance.


There's two ways to play this. You could either play Draper at 8/1 to win the US Open. If he gets through against Sinner, he has a great chance to win the entire thing against either Taylor Fritz or Francis Tiafoe. Or you can take him at 13/5 to beat Sinner and reach the final. Sinner is odds on at 1/6. 13/5 on Draper - it's a price play and it's not a bad shout to upset Sinner.


Draper is playing with lots of confidence. They like him in New York City and the lefty serve could be a weapon against Sinner in that semi-final.


Jessica Pegula v Karolina Muchova


Let's double up Jack Draper with the women's semi-final that we've not covered yet on Betting Radio.


Jessica Pegula is finding some real form. Her dad, by the way, is an oil tycoon, gas tycoon and he owns the Buffalo Bills and a lot of things in that part of the world. I've got massive admiration for Pegula. She gives her tennis 100%, when she could be, quite easily, a socialite. She's also set up some animal charities, so there's a lot to like about Jessica Pegula.


The American is loving her tennis at the moment and enjoying playing in front of the Flushing Meadow crowd. They're giving her loads of support. There is just something about the way Pegula is playing at the moment. Her win against the world no.1 Iga Swiatek in the quarter-final was huge. Pegula won 6-2, 6-4 and there will be a lot of belief gained from that.


Pegula, to reach the final, is 4/7.


James's Draper and Pegula double


If you take Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula to reach the US Open final, with Betfair, that is a 4.72/1 double.


Good luck with all of your bets, everybody. Enjoy the tennis from New York City and I'll be back ahead of the finals of the US Open. Please gamble responsibly and I'll see you then.

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