2023 United Cup Predictions
Based on the makeup of each team, their stats, and player history, here are our top predictions for the 2023 United Cup:
United States to Win Outright @ 4.00 (3/1)
While the United States may not have the star power that some other nations participating in the United Cup possess, they present an incredibly strong team overall. The United States is the only country with two Top 20 men’s players and two Top 20 women’s players.
The men have No.9 Taylor Fritz, who put in a strong performance at the Nitto ATP Finals six weeks ago, and Frances Tiafoe, who is No.19 in the world after a breakthrough season in 2022. The women sees Jessica Pegula, who is currently No.3 in the world, alongside Madison Keys, who is knocking on the door of the Top 10 at No.11.
As a result, the United States have a very strong chance of performing consistently in their group matches and getting the three wins necessary to advance to the next round. Even if one of their players loses to a big name from another nation, they should still win overall in each round. Betting on the United States to win this tournament at 4.00 (3/1) is a great bet to make.
Australia to Beat Great Britain @ 1.83 (5/6)
News of Nick Kyrgios’ withdrawal saw Australia’s odds of winning the inaugural United Cup drop significantly. The 27-year-old had risen to No.22 in the world off the back of a strong second half of the 2022 season – making the Wimbledon final, before performing excellently in the American hardcourt swing, where he won Washington and made several deep runs in other tournaments. However, an ankle injury means Kyrgios won’t be playing in this event.
The nature of Kyrgios’ withdrawal – a day before the event and ten minutes before his team had to face up to the press conference – is only likely to galvanize the Australia team. They are pitted against it now, but under the leadership of Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Stosur, there’s every chance they’ll rise to the challenge and perform strongly in their first-round matchup against Great Britain. Take them to pick up the win here over Great Britain at 1.83 (5/6).
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