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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get ATP & WTA predictions and picks for Friday, October 2, 2026.
Today’s tennis picks for October 2, 2026 are here, with Carlos Alcaraz vs. Matteo Arnaldi and Coco Gauff vs. Camila Osorio among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s tennis slate.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest tennis odds to discover top betting edges. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of tennis picks tonight [10/2, updated 9:34PM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s tennis best bets, ranked by edge for Friday, October 2, 2026.
ATP Japan Open: Matteo Arnaldi vs. Carlos Alcaraz Over 18.5 total games (-120)
- Edge: 4.2%
- Probability: 58.7%
- Matchup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Matteo Arnaldi (11:30PM ET)
Our model has identified value on Over 18.5 total games in Matteo Arnaldi vs. Carlos Alcaraz at -120 odds in their matchup at ATP Japan Open. A 58.7% probability produces an edge of 4.2%, making this the strongest play for today's tennis slate.
WTA China Open: Camila Osorio vs. Coco Gauff Over 18.5 total games (-120)
- Edge: 3.2%
- Probability: 57.8%
- Matchup: Coco Gauff vs. Camila Osorio (11:00PM ET)
At WTA China Open, Coco Gauff vs. Camila Osorio over 18.5 total games carries a 3.2% edge and a probability of 57.8% at -120 odds, according to our model.
Tennis best bets summary: Friday, 10/2/2026
As of 9:34PM ET, here are our top tennis bets by edge recommended by our model:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcaraz vs. Arnaldi | Over 18.5 total games | -120 @ DraftKings | 4.2% | 58.7% |
| Gauff vs. Osorio | Over 18.5 total games | -120 @ DraftKings | 3.2% | 57.8% |
List of upcoming tennis matches to bet on now
- ATP Tokyo: Alejandro Tabilo vs. Denis Shapovalov (10:00PM ET, Friday)
- WTA Beijing: Elise Mertens vs. Katie Volynets (11:00PM ET, Friday)
- ATP Beijing: Quentin Halys vs. Alex de Minaur (11:00PM ET, Friday)
- WTA Beijing: Camila Osorio vs. Coco Gauff (11:00PM ET, Friday)
- WTA Beijing: Lin Zhu vs. Donna Vekic (11:00PM ET, Friday)
- ATP Tokyo: Matteo Arnaldi vs. Carlos Alcaraz (11:30PM ET, Friday)
- WTA Beijing: Storm Hunter vs. Maria Sakkari (12:10AM ET, Saturday)
- WTA Beijing: Paula Badosa vs. Jelena Ostapenko (12:10AM ET, Saturday)
- WTA Beijing: Elina Svitolina vs. Katerina Siniakova (12:10AM ET, Saturday)
- ATP Beijing: Roman Safiullin vs. Andrey Rublev (1:00AM ET, Saturday)
Conclusion
Our tennis best bets are locked and loaded for October 2, 2026, featuring plays such as over 18.5 total games in the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Coco Gauff matchup and over 18.5 total games in the Coco Gauff vs. Camila Osorio matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
Our predictions are grounded in current data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our Responsible Gambling hub.
All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
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