US Open Day 1 Picks (August 27th)

It's the first day of the US Open and that means we will see some of the big names in action with Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka and Petra Kvitova all taking to the court.

You can see my outright preview and picks here

I am only going to start off with just the one pick from the first day of action in Flushing Meadows as I don't feel there is a lot of value in these early picks and I have some serious doubts over some short priced favourites.


Bobby Reynolds - 1.5 sets v Tim Smyczek: Both of these American players had to qualify for the First Round proper, but I am going to back the veteran Bobby Reynolds to be too strong for Tim Smyczek.

Reynolds has dominated the head to head between the players, winning five of their previous six matches including three in a row without dropping a set.

Both players have had a pretty decent season on the Challenger circuit and in winning matches at the qualifier stage, but Reynolds has the bigger experiences on the court having played in the main draw here at the US Open on more than one occasion and actually reaching the Second Round before.

Smyczek will only be competing in the main draw for the second time in his career and I believe the veteran Reynolds takes this in 4 sets.


MY PICK: Bobby Reynolds - 1.5 sets @ 2.29 188Bet (2 Units)