Tennis: U.S. Open Update and Prediction

The odds of it happening were over 25 to 1 but there were upsets in both men’s semi-finals at the U.S. Open yesterday.

First, Kei Nishikori of Japan dispatched the tournament top seed and favorite, Novak Djokovic in 4 sets. Nishikori was a five and a half to one underdog.

In the day’s second match, Marin Cilic, a 3 to 1 underdog, beat Roger Federer in straight sets.

Now there is no big favorite in the men’s final on Monday afternoon. Cilic is a slight favorite and I pick him to win in 4 sets. Both players are in their first “Grand Slam” final.

Marin Cilic