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Polymarket Weighs Heavily on Gauff as US Open Showdown with Jovic Looms

A Polymarket prediction market on the US Open WTA match between Iva Jovic and Coco Gauff reflects overwhelming confidence in Gauff, with trading indicating a strong favoritism for the two-time Grand Slam champion.

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A prediction market on Polymarket for the US Open WTA fourth-round encounter between American rising star Iva Jovic and two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff has seen significant activity, with over $450,000 in trading volume. The market, originally scheduled to resolve following their match on September 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, heavily favors Coco Gauff, whose 'Yes' outcome currently trades at 0.925 (92.5%), compared to Iva Jovic's 0.075 (7.5%).

This strong sentiment reflects Gauff's impressive form leading into the match. The world No. 4 has been in commanding form at the 2026 US Open, cruising into the fourth round with straight-sets victories, including a 6-3, 6-4 win over Cristina Bucsa in the third round. Gauff, a previous US Open champion in 2023 and French Open winner in 2025, has extended her winning streak on home soil and recently lifted her first title of the season at the Cincinnati Open.

Iva Jovic, the 14th seed and ranked No. 14 in the WTA, also earned her spot in the fourth round after a grueling three-set battle against fellow American Alexandra Eala. Jovic emerged victorious with a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 scoreline in a match that lasted over three hours on Saturday, September 6, 2026. The 18-year-old Jovic has had a breakthrough 2026 season, reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals and making it to at least the third round of every major this year. This marks her third Grand Slam round of 16 appearance of the season, making her the youngest U.S. player to achieve this since Venus Williams in 1998.

The two players have a prior head-to-head record, with Gauff leading 1-0. Their most recent encounter before the US Open was at the Italian Open earlier this season, where Gauff had to save a match point before winning 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. This past tight contest suggests that while Gauff is the clear favorite, Jovic has the potential to challenge her, especially given her fighting spirit demonstrated against Eala. Jovic herself expressed anticipation for the match, stating, "last time I played her, it was a little bit of a heartbreaker and I had a lot of chances. Hopefully I can learn from that and replicate. I think if I replicate this level, I'm definitely going to have my chances in that one".

The Polymarket odds, however, reflect a strong belief in Gauff's ability to advance, likely influenced by her higher ranking, Grand Slam pedigree, and current dominant form. Investors are pricing in a near-certain victory for Gauff, suggesting that any upset by Jovic would be a significant surprise. As of the current time, the official result of their September 7, 2026, match is still pending confirmation in readily available public sources, though its scheduling on the WTA Tour website for September 7, 2026, at 15:00 UTC (11:00 AM ET) confirms the contest took place.

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Market data fetched at 2026-09-08 00:18 UTC | Polymarket ID: 4273954

This article is generated by AI for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions. Data sourced from Polymarket and public web sources.

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