Tennis bets today: 10 picks for Friday ft. Jovic vs. Dart [10/2/2026]

WTA China Open: Harriet Dart vs. Iva Jovic Over 18.5 total games (-115)

• Edge: 12.2%
• Probability: 65.7%
• Matchup: Iva Jovic vs. Harriet Dart (11:00PM ET)

Our model has identified value on Over 18.5 total games in Harriet Dart vs. Iva Jovic at -115 odds in their matchup at WTA China Open. A 65.7% probability produces an edge of 12.2%, making this the strongest play for today's tennis slate.

WTA China Open: Harriet Dart +6.5 games (-130)

• Edge: 10.6%
• Probability: 67.2%
• Matchup: Iva Jovic vs. Harriet Dart (11:00PM ET)

At WTA China Open, Harriet Dart +6.5 games carries a 10.6% edge and a probability of 67.2% at -130 odds, according to our model.

WTA China Open: Alina Charaeva vs. Elena Rybakina Over 17.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 60%
• Matchup: Elena Rybakina vs. Alina Charaeva (11:00PM ET)

Alina Charaeva vs. Elena Rybakina Over 17.5 total games at -125 odds shows a 4.4% edge, supported by a 60% probability in simulations of the WTA China Open match.

ATP China Open: Novak Djokovic -3.5 (-130)

• Edge: 4.3%
• Probability: 60.8%
• Matchup: Yunchaokete Bu vs. Novak Djokovic (8:30AM ET)

A 4.3% edge and 60.8% probability makes Novak Djokovic -3.5 vs. Yunchaokete Bu a value play in the Yunchaokete Bu vs. Novak Djokovic matchup, per our model.

ATP China Open: Novak Djokovic vs. Yunchaokete Bu Under 23.5 total games (-150)

• Edge: 4.2%
• Probability: 64.2%
• Matchup: Yunchaokete Bu vs. Novak Djokovic (8:30AM ET)

Novak Djokovic vs. Yunchaokete Bu Under 23.5 total games at -150 presents a 4.2% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 64.2%.

WTA China Open: Harriet Dart ML (+760)

• Edge: 3.6%
• Probability: 15.5%
• Matchup: Iva Jovic vs. Harriet Dart (11:00PM ET)

Our model finds value on Harriet Dart to win at +760 at ATP Brisbane, supported by an edge of 3.6%.

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)

Our model has uncovered value on Coco Gauff vs. Camila Osorio Over 18.5 total games at -120. A 57.8% probability produces a 3.2% edge, making this a strong play for today's WTA China Open tennis action.

ATP Japan Open: Matteo Arnaldi vs. Carlos Alcaraz Over 18.5 total games (-125)

• Edge: 3.1%
• Probability: 58.6%
• Matchup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Matteo Arnaldi (11:30PM ET)

A 3.1% edge on a 58.6% probability makes Over 18.5 total games at -125a solid value play in this ATP Japan Open matchup.

WTA China Open: Anastasia Zakharova +5.5 (-135)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 59.9%
• Matchup: Belinda Bencic vs. Anastasia Zakharova (11:00PM ET)

Our model projects value on Anastasia Zakharova +5.5 at -135. A 59.9% probability produces a 2.5% edge, making Anastasia Zakharova the favorable side in today's WTA China Open matchup.

WTA China Open: Aryna Sabalenka -7.5 (+120)

• Edge: 2.2%
• Probability: 47.6%
• Matchup: Renata Zarazua vs. Aryna Sabalenka (7:00AM ET)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Aryna Sabalenka -7.5 at +120 shows a 47.6% probability and a 2.2% edge.

Tennis best bets summary: Friday, 10/2/2026

As of 5:04AM ET, here are our top tennis bets by edge recommended by our model:

List of upcoming tennis matches to bet on now

• WTA Beijing: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Renata Zarazua (7:00AM ET, Friday)
• ATP Beijing: Arthur Gea vs. Hubert Hurkacz (7:00AM ET, Friday)
• ATP Beijing: Novak Djokovic vs. Yunchaokete Bu (8:30AM ET, Friday)
• ATP Tokyo: Alejandro Tabilo vs. Denis Shapovalov (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• WTA Beijing: Anna Kalinskaya vs. Qinwen Zheng (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• WTA Beijing: Elise Mertens vs. Katie Volynets (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• WTA Beijing: Alina Charaeva vs. Elena Rybakina (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• WTA Beijing: Storm Hunter vs. Maria Sakkari (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• WTA Beijing: Anastasia Zakharova vs. Belinda Bencic (11:00PM ET, Friday)
• ATP Beijing: Quentin Halys vs. Alex de Minaur (11:00PM ET, Friday)

Conclusion

Our tennis best bets are locked and loaded for October 2, 2026, featuring plays such as over 18.5 total games in the Iva Jovic vs. Iva Jovic matchup and Harriet Dart +6.5 games. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.