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

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

Our independent predictive model currently gives Sakkari a 58% chance of beating Starodubtseva in the US Open 2026.

Latest betting odds

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

• Moneyline: Yuliia Starodubtseva +134, Maria Sakkari -150

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 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: Sakkari @ -150 via DraftKings
• First Set: Starodubtseva @ -120 via DraftKings

According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Maria Sakkari to win.

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 2:20 PM ET.

• Who: Maria Sakkari vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva
• Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
• Approx. Time: 2:20 PM ET/11:20AM PT
• Tournament: US Open Women's Singles 2026
• Round: Second round

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

Conclusion

We predict Maria Sakkari, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat Yuliia Starodubtseva at the US Open 2026.

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