Maria Sakkari vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva prediction, odds, picks for US Open 2026

Maria Sakkari and Yuliia Starodubtseva are scheduled to meet in the second round of the US Open 2026 on Thursday.

Dimers' proven tennis model projects Maria Sakkari as the most likely winner in this Sakkari vs. Starodubtseva prediction.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's match, including best bets and picks.

Sakkari vs. Starodubtseva prediction and odds

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's Sakkari-Starodubtseva women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives Sakkari a 64% chance of defeating Starodubtseva in the US Open 2026.

Additionally, Sakkari has a 61% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Sakkari (-2.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the over 21.5 games has a 53% chance of hitting, according to our model.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Yuliia Starodubtseva +154, Maria Sakkari -200
• First Set: Sakkari -152, Starodubtseva +120

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: Starodubtseva @ +154 via DraftKings
• First Set: Starodubtseva @ -115 via DraftKings

According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 21.5 total games.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & first serve details

The US Open 2026 match between Maria Sakkari and Yuliia Starodubtseva is scheduled to commence on Thursday at 5:50 PM ET.

• Who: Maria Sakkari vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva
• Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
• Approx. Time: 5:50 PM ET/2:50PM PT
• Tournament: US Open Women's Singles 2026
• Round: Second round

All dates and times mentioned in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

We predict Maria Sakkari, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat Yuliia Starodubtseva at the US Open 2026.

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