Four players remain in contention for the women's title at the 2023 U.S. Open in New York. On Thursday, all four will be in action, with No. 6 seed Coco Gauff taking on No. 10 seed Karolina Muchova in a semifinal battle at 7 p.m. ET. Gauff and Muchova are each seeking a first grand slam title, though both are arguably playing the best tennis of their respective careers. Gauff and Muchova also met in the final of a WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati in August, and each is peaking on the biggest stage.
Gauff is a -200 favorite (risk $200 to win $100) in the latest Gauff vs. Muchova odds, with Muchova getting +160 (risk $100 to win $160) as the underdog. The over/under for total games is 21.5, with Gauff favored by 3.5 games. Before making any Muchova vs. Gauff picks or 2023 U.S. Open predictions, you need to see what tennis expert Jose Onorato has to say.
Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the U.S., he trained with famed coach Nick Bollettieri at IMG Academy in Florida and faced players like Robert Farah, now one of the world's top-ranked doubles players. Onorato, who holds dual degrees in finance and economics from the University of Miami, does extensive research before placing any tennis bet.
He studies current form, players' tendencies on a particular surface, weather conditions and many other relevant factors. That systematic approach has helped Onorato go 128-90-7 (+69.25 units) since 2022.
Now, Onorato has scrutinized the latest U.S. Open 2023 odds and released his coveted best bet for the Gauff vs. Muchova semifinal match. He's sharing his pick and analysis only at SportsLine.
Coco Gauff vs. Karolina Muchova preview
While Gauff is grabbing headlines for her stellar play, Muchova is also playing top-shelf tennis. The 27-year-old reached the French Open final earlier this year, and she is now a top-10 player in the world after battling numerous injury concerns in recent years. She has won 10 of the last 11 matches, with the only loss coming to Gauff in a WTA 1000 final appearance in Cincinnati. Muchova crushed Sorana Cirstea in the quarterfinal to reach this point, generating 32 winners with only 15 unforced errors. She was also dominant in longer rallies, claiming 33 of the 46 points which included more than five shots.
Gauff does have the only head-to-head victory in the series in the Western & Southern Open final in August, and she is now 16-1 in the last 17 matches overall. That run includes two tournament victories, and Gauff is the first teenager with five career titles since 2009. Gauff is the youngest American to reach the semifinal at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 2001, and the 19-year-old made quick work of Jelena Ostapenko in the quarterfinal. Gauff dropped only two games in that match and committed only 14 unforced errors, showcasing her athleticism and flummoxing Ostapenko into 36 unforced errors in two sets. See who Onorato is backing right here.
How to make Muchova vs. Gauff picks
In addition to a full breakdown of the match, Onorato has released a pair of strong best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout. Be sure to see Onorato's pick and analysis before locking in your 2023 U.S. Open picks for Gauff vs. Muchova.
Who wins Gauff vs. Muchova in the semifinals of the 2023 U.S. Open, and what pick offers a plus-money payout? Visit SportsLine now to see Jose Onorato's best bet for Muchova vs. Gauff, all from the tennis expert who's up nearly 70 units since 2022.
