Rafael Jodar vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis prediction, odds, picks for US Open 2026

Rafael Jodar will square off with Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round of the US Open Men's Singles 2026 on Tuesday.

Dimers' proven tennis model projects Rafael Jodar as the most likely winner in this Jodar vs. Kokkinakis prediction.

This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's match, including best bets and picks.

Jodar vs. Kokkinakis prediction: Who will win and advance to the second round?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's Jodar-Kokkinakis men's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives Jodar a 90% chance of defeating Kokkinakis in the US Open 2026.

Rafael Jodar vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis odds

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

• Moneyline: Thanasi Kokkinakis +720, Rafael Jodar -1000

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

Jodar vs. Kokkinakis picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current 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: Jodar @ -1000 via DraftKings
• First Set: Kokkinakis @ -130 via DraftKings

According to our best tennis bets, the top play to make on this match is Rafael Jodar to win the first set.

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

Jodar vs. Kokkinakis updates and essential details

The US Open 2026 match between Rafael Jodar and Thanasi Kokkinakis is scheduled to commence on Tuesday at 1:20 PM ET.

• Who: Rafael Jodar vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis
• Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
• Approx. Time: 1:20 PM ET/10:20AM PT
• Tournament: US Open Men's Singles 2026
• Round: First round

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

Conclusion

We predict Rafael Jodar, with a 90% win probability, will likely beat Thanasi Kokkinakis at the US Open 2026.

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