2019 WTA Rogers Cup Odds and Preview: Halep the Favorite in Toronto
By Hayley Graham in Tennis
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- The WTA Rogers Cup will take place in Toronto August 5 – 11
- Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Eugenie Bouchard will face each other in the first round
- Simona Halep will look to defend her Rogers Cup title; see the odds and our betting preview below
The Rogers Cup ATP and WTA alternate between Toronto and Montreal every year, and this year the women will be playing in Toronto at the Aviva Center with what is probably the strongest showing of competition that the women’s side has ever seen.
The Rogers Cup is the third oldest tournament, only behind Wimbledon and the US Open, that has been showcasing the world’s best tennis players. This year’s event gets underway Monday, August 5.
2019 Rogers Cup Women’s Singles Odds
| Player | Odds at Bookmaker |
|---|---|
| Simona Halep | +500 |
| Serena Williams | +700 |
| Ashleigh Barty | +800 |
| Naomi Osaka | +800 |
| Karolina Pliskova | +1000 |
| Sloane Stephens | +1200 |
| Elina Svitolina | +1600 |
| Angelique Kerber | +1600 |
*Odds taken August 4; click on the link in the table to see all betting options; the top eight seeds receive a bye in the first round.
Andresscu’s Comeback on Home Soil
Bianca Andresscu, who’s been dealing with injury this year, has the opportunity to start her comeback in front of a home crowd.
.@Bandreescu_ faces the media 🎥
“When I step on the court I don’t want to focus who is on the other side. I want to keep the routines that I’ve been building the last two weeks“ #RC19 pic.twitter.com/4fK5cjaVvy
— National Bank Open (@NBOtoronto) August 3, 2019
The 19- year-old started to make a name for herself when she kicked off the 2019 season with an incredible run to the finals at ASB Classic, and beat Angelique Kerber to take home the trophy in Indian Wells. But since that big win, she has dealt with a shoulder injury that made her withdraw from multiple tournaments.
Can Halep Repeat?
The 27-year old champion will be looking to defend her title at the Rogers Cup this year, and she is coming off quite the season to do so, playing some of the best tennis of her career.
She’s fresh off a Wimbledon Championship, and if she puts up a strong showing at the Rogers Cup, this could set her up nicely at the US Open, the last Grand Slam of the year.
“I love to play in Canada. It’s maybe the best place because so many people are so nice with me.” – Simona Halep
Halep has won the Rogers Cup twice before, and has a 17-2 record on Canadian soil. Last year in Montreal, and two years prior in Montreal. She hasn’t played on the courts at the Aviva Centre just yet, but with the way she’s playing right now, she seems to have an upper hand on everyone.
New Coach for Genie
Eugenie Bouchard is currently ranked 114th in the World and about to compete in her 12th Rogers Cup via a wild card at just 25 years of age. It’s no secret that Bouchard has struggled since she rose to tennis fame in 2014, but with her new coach Jorge Todero, things are looking up.
Our Canadians have been placed in the #RC19 draw! And… it’s something to behold.
🇨🇦 Genie Bouchard vs. 🇨🇦 Bianca Andreescu to set up a Tuesday night showdown in Toronto.
🇨🇦 [WC] Leylah Annie Fernandez vs. Qualifier… winner to face Sloane Stephens in the second round.
— Tennis Canada (@TennisCanada) August 2, 2019
But her opening match at this year’s Rogers Cup will be no easy feat with her facing off against Bianca Andresscu, who herself is looking to start her own comeback.
Number 1 is in Town
Ashleigh Barty has had herself quite the year in tennis, and has had the WTA number 1 sport since June. Her back to back wins at the French Open and the Birmingham Classic earned her her number 1 spot in the rankings.
Going into the Rogers Cup, her odds are +800, just behind defending champ Simona Halep, and powerhouse Serena Williams.
Serena Williams Will Compete
After battling injury and withdrawing from tournaments, Williams has won the tournament three times before, in 2001, 2011, and 2013, all in Toronto. She is still on the search for her 24th Singles Grand Slam win to tie Margaret Court’s record.
🔥 @serenawilliams is poetry in motion!
T-minus three days until she takes the #RC19 centre court! pic.twitter.com/8fAbfv5kwo
— National Bank Open (@NBOtoronto) August 4, 2019
Originally not one of the top eight seeds who received a first round bye, she currently sits at number nine. But after Petra Kvitova withdrew from the tournament, Williams moved up to the eighth seed, receiving a bye, and playing her first match on Wednesday night.
Where You Should Put Your Money
Ashleigh Barty is the bet out there. She’s number 1 in the world, coming off some huge wins this season, and she’s no stranger to the Rogers Cup, losing to the champion Simona Halep in the semi-finals last year in Montreal.
This year she has posted a 39-6 singles record, with three titles. Although Serena and Simona are in front of her, the better payout paired with how she’s been playing lately makes it a worth wild bet.
Pick: Barty +800
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A graduate of Sport Media at Ryerson University, Hayley is the ultimate student of sports. Whether she is playing it, watching it, debating it, or writing it, it's safe to assume sport consumes the majority of her life. She has worked both internationally and with the NBA.
