Sloane Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion and former world No. 3, faces Clara Tauson in a first-round hard-court matchup at the 2026 US Open. Tauson, ranked No. 42 at age 23, enters with superior recent form and ranking consistency despite a mixed 2026 record around 16-20, highlighted by a Monterrey quarterfinal run that included a win over Ekaterina Alexandrova. Stephens, now ranked around No. 208 at 33 and competing via wildcard, shows sporadic results on the North American swing, including wins in Cincinnati and Toronto but losses to higher-ranked opponents like Marta Kostyuk. The Dane’s youth, power baseline game, and hard-court edge align with trader consensus favoring her, while Stephens’ Grand Slam experience and home-soil motivation create realistic upset potential in what projects as a competitive opener.
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Sloane Stephens – Clara Tauson
Moneyline
$251 Vol.
Game Spread
$0 Vol.
This market will resolve to 'Sloane Stephens' if Sloane Stephens advances against Clara Tauson.
This market will resolve to 'Clara Tauson' if Clara Tauson advances against Sloane Stephens.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or a winner has not been determined by September 13, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (14 days after the scheduled start), this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The primary resolution source will be official information from the WTA Tour. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Aug 28, 2026, 12:14 AM ET
Resolution Source
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0x65070BE91...Sloane Stephens – Clara Tauson
Moneyline
$251 Vol.
Game Spread
$0 Vol.
This market will resolve to 'Sloane Stephens' if Sloane Stephens advances against Clara Tauson.
This market will resolve to 'Clara Tauson' if Clara Tauson advances against Sloane Stephens.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or a winner has not been determined by September 13, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (14 days after the scheduled start), this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances.
If the match ends in a walkover (player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The primary resolution source will be official information from the WTA Tour. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Aug 28, 2026, 12:14 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.wtatennis.com/scoresResolver
0x65070BE91...Sloane Stephens, the 2017 US Open champion and former world No. 3, faces Clara Tauson in a first-round hard-court matchup at the 2026 US Open. Tauson, ranked No. 42 at age 23, enters with superior recent form and ranking consistency despite a mixed 2026 record around 16-20, highlighted by a Monterrey quarterfinal run that included a win over Ekaterina Alexandrova. Stephens, now ranked around No. 208 at 33 and competing via wildcard, shows sporadic results on the North American swing, including wins in Cincinnati and Toronto but losses to higher-ranked opponents like Marta Kostyuk. The Dane’s youth, power baseline game, and hard-court edge align with trader consensus favoring her, while Stephens’ Grand Slam experience and home-soil motivation create realistic upset potential in what projects as a competitive opener.
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