Day two of the US Open is off to a lively start, packed with excitement and drama. Monday, August 25, has brought us a breathtaking clash in the round of 128, as Elena Rybakina squares off against Julieta Pareja.
This highly anticipated matchup comes with a number of betting opportunities for punters. We’ve conducted the analysis and broken down the details to help you make wiser betting decisions. Read on for our Rybakina vs Pareja prediction and betting tips.
Player Form: Both Showing Promise
Ninth seed Elena Rybakina has shown exceptional promise in the 2025 season. The 26-year-old Kazakh prodigy is currently ranked world No. 10 with 3,663 points to her name. She’s put together a solid 41-16 win-loss record this year, winning one title and reaching the Wimbledon semifinals for a third-place finish. Her performance has been exceptional on clay, while she hasn’t landed many wins on hard surfaces. After falling short against Iga Swiatek in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, Rybakina will be eager to stack up some wins in New York.
16-year-old Julieta Pareja, on the other hand, is yet another young rising star who may turn out to be a Trojan horse in the US Open. Pareja has maintained a 7-3 win-loss record this season and a semi-final appearance in the Copa Colsanitas Zurich presentado por VISA, where she was ousted at the hands of Katarzyna Kawa. With a 68.4% success rate on serve and 55.6% of break points saved, Pareja is already showing signs of a game built to trouble more experienced opponents.
From the Bookies’ Perspective: Rybakina Trumps Pareja
Bookies at Betway are strongly inclined towards Rybakina winning this encounter, making her the favourite at 1/33 to win. In comparison, Pareja is sitting at 11/1 to win. Set betting suggests a 2-0 victory for Rybakina, with the outcome paying 2/11.
Head-to-Head Stats
Rybakina and Pareja will be meeting for the very first time in this round of 128 clash at the US Open, with their head-to-head currently at 0-0.
Key Factors to Keep in Mind
Rybakina comes in as the more seasoned WTA player, with plenty of professional experience and significantly more time on court this season. She’s won 81.8% of her service games and managed to save 66% of break points. However, this encounter may prove a bit challenging, as Pareja will be battling fiercely to secure her spot in the Round of 64.
Pareja was crowned world No. 1 in the girls’ rankings and received a wild card entry into this year’s US Open main draw, due to her standout season, where she’s dominated not only on the junior stage but also against established pros on tour. Earlier this year, she made history as the youngest player since a 15-year-old Coco Gauff in 2019 to reach a WTA Tour-level semifinal
Rybakina vs Pareja Prediction and Betting Tips
This is going to be a nail-biting encounter, as the veteran Rybakina is ready to take on the young prodigal Pareja; however, in terms of experience and resilience, Rybakina has a clear edge, and an upset is highly unlikely. Though we don’t expect Pareja to go down so easily, and at least put up a decent fight. Here are a few betting suggestions to keep in mind:
- Rybakina to Win 2-1 @ 4/1
- Total Games Over 17.5 @ 4/5
- Both Players to Win a Set @ 15/4
