Tennis betting picks: Best 2023 U.S. Open second round bets for Thursday from tennis expert

The 2023 US Open second round continues on Thursday, with the top half of the draw returning to action. No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz and No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev are both playing during Thursday's night session, while Gael Monfils, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka are among the top names playing earlier in the day. Former top American John Isner will try to keep his career alive when he faces compatriot Michael Mmoh to get the action started at 11 a.m. ET. 

Before you make any tennis picks for the U.S. 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!