Serena Williams faces her toughest test yet when she takes on Petra Martic in the US Open Round of 16 on Sunday, Sep. 1. Serena is a big favorite, but Martic has played well during this tournament. Will Serena continue to show her greatness? Check out the tennis odds, analysis, and free picks for the US Open Women’s Tennis Round of 16!
2019 US Open Women’s Tennis Round of 16 Odds, Preview & Picks
- When: August 26 – September 8
- Where: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, NY
- Surface: Hard
- TV: ESPN /ESPN2 / ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN
Sunday, Sep. 1
Petra Martic vs. Serena Williams
- 2019 US Open Odds: Petra Martic +383 / Serena Williams -625
Serena easily handled Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-2 in her third round match. As opposed to the other majors this year, the greatest women’s tennis player of all time appears to be getting better as the tournament continues. That’s why she’s such a huge favorite over Martic.
Petra has been at the top of her game as well. She dominated Anastasija Sevastova 6-4, 6-3 in Round 3. Martic won’t be intimidated by Williams. She’s a good enough tennis player to push Serena. Although Williams should win, Martic won’t make it easy. Still, it’s hard to see Serena bowing out in the Round of 16.
US Open Women’s Tennis Pick: Serena WilliamsKarolina Pliskova vs. Johanna Konta
- 2019 US Open Odds: Karolina Pliskova -172 / Johanna Konta +129
The most competitive match of the day might be Pliskova versus Konta. Both have played exceptionally well during this tournament. Pliskova gets the odds nod because of her experience and overall great play. However, Konta might be an overlay at +129 because she’s dominated in her last 4 sets played. Johanna gets the call.
US Open Women’s Tennis Pick: Johanna KontaAshleigh Barty vs. Qiang Wang
- 2019 US Open Odds: Ashleigh Barty -434 / Qiang Wang +286
Barty finally put it together. In Round 3, she beat Maria Sakkari 7-5, 6-3. The French Open winner hopes to carry over her excellent form versus tough Qiang Wang. Wang has yet to make a mistake in this tournament. She can upset Barty at decent odds.
US Open Women’s Tennis Pick: Qiang WangMadison Keys vs. Elina Svitolina
- 2019 US Open Odds: Madison Keys -147 / Elina Svitolina +110
Madison Keys got by fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 7-5 in straight sets. That was surprising because Kenin had been playing well. Madison was so impressive that she’s the favorite over the higher-seeded Elina Svitolina. Elina hasn’t been touched in 3 straight matches. She’s cruised into the Round of 16. She offers overlay odds in a match she should win.
US Open Women’s Tennis Pick: Elina SvitolinaMonday, Sep. 2
Donna Vekic vs. Jualia Georges
- 2019 US Open Odds: Donna Vekic -123 / Julia Georges -106
Vekic made quick work of Yulia Putintseva in the third round. That’s why she’s the slight favorite over Julia Georges heading into this Monday match. Georges dominated 7-seed Kiki Bertens 6-2, 6-3, though. She’ll take it to Vekic in this. Tag Georges as the winner.
US Open Women’s Tennis Pick: Julia GeorgesTaylor Townsend vs. Bianca Andreescu
- 2019 US Open Odds: Taylor Townsend +264 / Bianca Andreescu -384
Townsend is a tough tennis player. After upsetting Simona Halep in Round 2, she had every right to fold in the third round against Sorana Cirstea. Instead, she came up big again. The dream could end on Monday, though. Bianca Andreescu is a great player who heads into this off a 6-4, 6-4 beat down of Caroline Wozniacki. Andreescu moves on.
US Open Women’s Tennis Pick: Bianca AndreescuKrista Ahn vs. Elise Mertens
- 2019 US Open Odds: Krista Ahn +241 / Elise Mertens -344
American Krista Ahn has looked great at the U.S. Open so far. On Monday, she takes on a dark horse that can win this tournament in Elise Mertens. Mertens ends Ahn’s dream.
US Open Women’s Tennis Pick Elise MertensNaomi Osaka vs. Belinda Bencic
- 2019 US Open Odds: Naomi Osaka -232 / Belinda Bencic +170
Osaka and Cori Gauff battled for the first time this past Saturday night with the 1-seed at the U.S. Open dominating the 15-year-old 6-3, 6-0. Osaka is at the top of her game right now. Belinda Bencic has played well, but she had a walkover against Anet Kontaveit.
Because Naomi got a chance to keep sharp versus an up and comer, she most definitely gets the edge here. Osaka should move on.
US Open Women’s Tennis Pick: Naomi Osaka