US Open Prediction Day 9: Ostapenko vs. Gauff Prediction & Odds 09/05

• ⭐ Karolina Muchova to win 2-1 (+280) at BetMGM

Cirstea is arriving at her second Grand Slam quarterfinal on the heels of some outstanding performances in New York. Perfectly peaking at this critical juncture, she has demonstrated incredible poise during nail-biting situations. 

On the other side of the net, Muchova, currently standing at No. 7 in the live WTA Race, has had a remarkable summer. With effective shots off both wings, Muchova aims to dominate from the baseline, often finding winners in crucial moments.

So, is this the moment for Cirstea to finally make it to her first Grand Slam semifinal? While her aggressive playing style has carried her to this stage, Muchova's more well-rounded game could prove challenging for her. However, Cirstea's raw power may counterbalance Muchova's tactical advantage. Ultimately, Muchova's experience and versatile game could give her the slight edge.

The matchup is even more intriguing given their history this year. Cirstea and Muchova have faced off three times already, with Cirstea clinching a win in Miami but falling short in Dubai and Toronto. The Czech player, Muchova, possesses a wide arsenal of skills and the capability for intelligent plays, factors that will be crucial in this match.

Both players have proven themselves on hard courts this year—Cirstea notably so in New York and during the Sunshine Double. Each will be on the hunt for opportunities, making this quarterfinal a must-watch event.

⭐ Best Betting Pick: Karolina Muchova to win 2-1  (+280) at BetMGM

• ⭐ Coco Gauff  to win 2-1 (+280) at FanDuel

Jelena Ostapenko enters this highly-anticipated match riding high on a victory over world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, boasting 31 winners that showcased her reputation as one of the tour's most powerful hitters. 

Conversely, Coco Gauff thrives on the immense crowd support she receives in New York, an energy boost that fueled her through three hard-fought, three-set wins last week. 

Ostapenko's aggressive style, similar to the one that dismantled Swiatek, is likely to put immediate pressure on Gauff.

However, Gauff has two key advantages: a second serve that's harder to attack than Swiatek's and a proven ability to handle hard, flat shots, a skill she's been honing since her performance in Washington. 

While Ostapenko's unpredictable style could certainly disrupt Gauff's rhythm, her mercurial nature may also prove to be her undoing. Ostapenko's tendency for fluctuating performance levels makes her an enigmatic opponent.

Gauff, with her solid defensive game, is well-equipped to weather Ostapenko's peaks and capitalize on her troughs. The American's consistency could serve as a foil to Ostapenko's volatile play, making her the slight favorite at -265 with Fanduel in a match that promises fireworks and high-quality tennis.

⭐ Best Betting Pick: Coco Gauff  to win 2-1 (+280) at FanDuel