2024 Paris Olympics Tennis Betting: Can Gauff win Gold? A.I. Predicts Men and Women's Singles Winners

Updated: Jul 26, 2024, 6:08PM | First published: Jul 25, 2024, 6:00PM

Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer

2024 Paris Olympics Tennis Betting: Can Gauff win Gold? A.I. Predicts Men and Women's Singles Winners

The 2024 Paris Olympics have arrived and the tennis competitions promise to be thrilling, with the world's top players competing for gold for our second big trip to Roland Garros this year. Tennis has been a part of the modern Olympic Games since 1988, offering a unique challenge for players, as the format and prestige differ from the usual ATP and WTA tours. This year, the competition is fiercer than ever, with seasoned champions and rising stars looking to make their mark on the historic courts of Paris.

Already home to powerful, top-of-the-line tennis predictions for the ATP, WTA and all Grand Slam events, we've run a customized model for the Men and Women's singles draws at the Paris Olympics, identifying the medal probabilities for each contender, as well as where the smart bets are.

Let's get into it!

Men's Singles

Player	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Medal
Carlos Alcaraz	ESP	39.8%	15.9%	7.9%	63.6%
Novak Djokovic	SRB	17.3%	15.0%	6.6%	38.8%
Alexander Zverev	DEU	10.2%	12.2%	10.0%	32.4%
Daniil Medvedev	RUS	7.4%	7.9%	12.8%	28.1%
Stefanos Tsitsipas	GRC	8.2%	12.7%	6.4%	27.3%

Gold Medal Contender: Carlos Alcaraz

Leading the charge for the gold medal in the men's singles is Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, with an impressive 39.8% chance of taking the top spot and a63.6% chance of any medal. Alcaraz, known for his dynamic play and powerful groundstrokes, has had a stellar year on the ATP tour, making him the favorite for the Olympic gold, fresh off his back-to-back Grand Slams and recent victory at Roland Garros.

He's the favorite at -135 odds to bring home the Gold medal.

Silver Medal Contender: Novak Djokovic

Serbia's Novak Djokovic is no stranger to the Olympic stage and remains a formidable opponent with a 15.0% chance of winning silver. Djokovic's experience and mental toughness make him a strong contender for a podium finish with a 38.8% chance of winning any medal.

Bronze Medal Contender: Alexander Zverev

Germany's Alexander Zverev, with a 10.0% chance of winning bronze, rounds out the top three contenders. He's our third most-likely winner for Gold, though he's actually edged out by Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev to win Bronze. Zverev's powerful serve and baseline play have consistently kept him in the mix at major tournaments, and he will be looking to add an Olympic medal to his achievements.

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Women's Singles

Player	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Medal
Iga Swiatek	POL	61.8%	8.2%	8.4%	78.4%
Coco Gauff	USA	12.0%	22.1%	12.0%	46.1%
Jasmine Paolini	ITA	2.2%	8.2%	7.4%	17.8%
Maria Sakkari	GRC	2.1%	8.5%	6.7%	17.3%
Mirra Andreeva	RUS	2.3%	7.5%	7.1%	16.9%

**Note: These projections reflect Elene Rybakina's withdrawal from the tournament.

Gold Medal Contender: Iga Swiatek

Poland's Iga Swiatek is the standout favorite for the women's singles gold with a commanding 55.7% chance and a 69.2% chance of any medal. Swiatek has dominated the WTA tour with her aggressive baseline game and mental fortitude, making her the player to beat in Paris for the second time this year, as reflected in her -250 odds to win.

Silver Medal Contender: Coco Gauff

USA's Coco Gauff is a strong contender for the silver medal with a 23.1% chance and a very strong 40.5% probability of securing a podium finish. Gauff's remarkable rise in the tennis world has been marked by her resilience and versatile playing style, making her a formidable opponent for any player.

Bronze Medal Contender: Elena Rybakina (Withdrawn)**

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has a 14.7% chance of securing the bronze medal. Rybakina's powerful serve and consistent play have earned her a place among the top contenders in women's tennis.

Top USA Players

Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula lead the American charge in women's singles. Gauff has a 12.0% chance of winning gold and a strong 40.5% chance of a medal while Pegula gets a 9.7% chance of a medal.

On the men's side, Taylor Fritz is the top American hope with a 13.4% chance of winning any medal. Fritz's powerful serve and improving all-around game have made him a consistent performer on the ATP tour, and he will be looking to make his mark at the Olympics.

As Dimers reported, the USA remains the heavy favorite for the most gold and total medals, but tennis is not an event where they are expected to dominate the competition.

Dimers' Tennis Betting Resources:

Dimers' Tennis Futures Predictions - Who will win the next event in 2024?
Tennis World Rankings - Our in-house rankings for the top 100 players
Match Previews and Best Bets - Predictions for every tennis match
Tennis News - The latest odds and tennis tournament information

The 2024 Paris Olympics tennis competition is set to be an exciting event, with top players from around the world vying for the prestigious Olympic medals. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek lead the pack for gold in their respective categories, but the competition is fierce, and anything can happen on the courts of Paris.

For more information about the players and tennis matches at the 2024 Olympics, visit the ATP Tour official website.

Written by

Dave Garofolo

Content Producer

Dave Garofolo, a seasoned fantasy sports and betting enthusiast with a special affection for MLB and NFL, crafts insightful game previews and betting props for NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments.