Tennis betting picks: Best 2023 US Open first round bets for Monday from tennis expert

The 2023 US Open first round begins on Monday, as the bottom half of the draw gets underway in New York. No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic headlines the action against World No. 85 Alexandre Muller at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic is the +125 favorite in the 2023 US Open futures odds, sitting ahead of Carlos Alcaraz (+190) and Daniil Medvedev (10-1).  Frances Tiafoe, who made a run to the semifinals at the 2022 US Open, is also playing on Monday.  

Before you make any tennis picks for the US Open matches, you need to see who tennis expert Blake Von Hagen is backing.

Von Hagen has followed tennis closely for years, keeping an eye on young players before they turn into stars. His dedication to the sport allows him to find value on the Challenger Tour and the ATP Tour alike. 

Von Hagen routinely attends ATP events, including at the Challenger level. He keeps up with injuries, form and line movement to identify the best bets of the day. His research allowed him to nail Carlos Alcaraz as a 22-1 longshot to win the 2022 US Open, jumping on board before the market adjusted.

Now, Von Hagen has released his picks for the US Open. You ABSOLUTELY need to see what they are before entering any tennis picks!