Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka odds, betting trends, predictions and preview for US Open semi-final

Joshua Mayne

Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka odds, betting trends, predictions and preview for US Open semi-final image

A spot in the US Open final for 2022 will be up for grabs when Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka face off on centre court.

Neither player has reached the final at Flushing Meadows before, so plenty is on the line on either side of the net.

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The Sporting News has all the details for what is set to be an exciting semi-final.

Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka odds

To Win USA
(Caesars)
Canada
(Sports Interaction)
UK
(Skybet)
Australia
(Ladbrokes)
Iga Świątek -230 -230 1/2 1.57
Aryna Sabalenka +175 +170 13/8 2.30

 

Spread USA
(Caesars)
Canada UK
(Skybet)
Australia
(Ladbrokes)
Iga Świątek -2.5 games -105 N/A 4/6 1.80
Aryna Sabalenka +2.5 games -125 N/A 11/10 1.91

Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka form and betting trends

In typical style, Iga Świątek has enjoyed a dominant US Open campaign thus far.

The 21-year-old has only dropped one set, which came in the round of 16 against Jule Niemeier.

Despite being the favourite at this stage of the tournament, there are still some warning signs for Świątek.

She was bundled out of Wimbledon in the third round and has suffered early exits in three WTA events since.

However, her French Open victory earlier in the year proves she knows how to take out a Grand Slam tournament.

Sabalenka, 24, is yet to win a Grand Slam but has a strong chance to do so at this US Open.

The Belarussian will also be aiming to make the most of her time at Flushing Meadows having been banned from Wimbledon due to the conflict in Ukraine.

Sabalenka has prevailed in two tough three-setters so far this tournament against Kaia Kanepi and Danielle Collins which should boost her mental confidence.

She also notably reached the semi-finals at Cincinnati in her most recent tournament before the US Open.

Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka prediction

Świątek comes into this match as the favourite, and deservedly so.

Despite her youth, she has more experience in crunch Grand Slam matches than Sabalenka, which could be the difference.

However, her Belarusian opponent will be no pushover, and is a genuine chance to make her first US Open final. 

Sabalenka's physicality will require some composed defence from Świątek which should make for an enthralling battle.

Expect each set to be close, but with the world No. 1 to make big plays when it matters most.

Prediction: Świątek in two sets

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What time is Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka scheduled to start?

The match between Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka is the second match of Arthur Ashe Stadium's night session.

Therefore, the start time will be dictated by the first match between Caroline Garcia and Ons Jabeur. 

  USA Canada UK Australia
Date September 8 September 8 September 9 September 9
Time 20:15 ET 20:15 ET 01:15 BST 10:15 AEST

How to watch Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka

US/Canada

US Open matches will be carried by ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPN+ and Tennis Channel. Matches can be streamed on ESPN+, the ESPN app and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

TSN will carry matches in Canada, with TSN.ca and the TSN App providing live streaming options.

United Kingdom

Amazon Prime customers in the UK can watch the action on Prime Video for no additional fees.

Non-Prime members can take a 30-day free trial of Prime for £7.99 per month or £79 a year.

If you just want Prime Video, that costs £5.99 a month and will also provide live coverage, highlights and analysis throughout the tournament.

Australia

Channel Nine have the broadcast rights for the US Open in 2022 with select matches from the tournament to be shown on 9Gem. 

The US Open will be streamed on both 9Now and Stan Sport in Australia. 

Stan Sport, meanwhile, will show every match of the tournament ad-free on their streaming platform with replays, mini matches and highlights also set to be available.

Joshua Mayne

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and journalist at Ministry of Sport. While Joshua’s main passions are football, rugby league, basketball and F1, he will watch any sport that's on. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.