Sun May 25 04:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Alcaraz and Sabalenka Lead French Open Betting Frenzy
**Paris, France** – As the French Open approaches, the tennis world is abuzz, and the betting world is no different. Carlos Alcaraz, brimming with confidence, and Aryna Sabalenka are the favorites to take home the titles in their respective divisions, but the field is packed with potential upsets and intriguing storylines.
According to ESPN BET odds, Alcaraz is the top choice on the men’s side at +105, followed by Jannik Sinner (+220). Despite being a three-time champion, Novak Djokovic is a distant third at +1100.
On the women’s side, Sabalenka (+230) edges out Iga Swiatek (+340), despite Swiatek’s impressive history at Roland Garros. While Swiatek’s recent form has been lackluster, bettors are banking on her familiarity with the clay surface. “They don’t care about recent form; they just feel like she’s the horse for the course here,” said DraftKings sportsbook director Johnny Avello, noting the significant betting interest in Swiatek.
Alcaraz and Sinner are dominating betting action on the men’s side, attracting nearly 50% of all tournament winner wagers. Alcaraz alone accounts for a staggering 85.9% of the money wagered, per ESPN BET.
American bettors are showing strong support for hometown favorites Coco Gauff (+500) and Tommy Paul (+6600), with BetMGM and DraftKings identifying them as potential liabilities.
The French Open is a major draw for sports bettors. According to Adam Landeka, ESPN BET’s VP of sportsbook strategy and growth, tennis is a popular sport for betting, and the French Open is the second-most-bet tennis tournament of the year, trailing only the US Open.
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