Jacob Fearnley vs. Luka Pavlovic Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest US Open Qualifiers Odds - Wednesday, August 26th
Jacob Fearnley faces Luka Pavlovic in the second round of US Open qualifying on Wednesday, August 26 at Flushing Meadows. Fearnley entered New York as one of the top seeds in the qualifying field and is now two victories away from returning to the main draw.
Peter Alexis - August 26, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
4 Minute ReadJacob Fearnley vs. Luka Pavlovic Prediction: Can Jacob Fearnley Cruise in Second US Open Qualifiers Match on Wednesday Morning?
Fearnley and Pavlovic are scheduled for an 11:00 AM ET start on Court 5, with Fearnley a massive -370 moneyline favorite and Pavlovic available at +283. The price leaves little reason to play Fearnley outright, shifting the attention toward whether the Brit can take care of business without dropping a set.
Fearnley looked sharp enough in his opener, defeating Roberto Carballes Baena 7-6(3), 6-3. The No. 4 qualifying seed was tested in the opening set but controlled the match once he got through the tiebreak, avoiding the extra physical toll of a deciding set. He also has recent experience on this stage after reaching the US Open main draw last season and advancing to the second round.
Jacob Fearnley vs. Luka Pavlovic Odds
- Moneyline: Fearnley (-370), Pavlovic (+300)
Jacob Fearnley vs. Luka Pavlovic Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Where to Watch: Tennis Channel
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Jacob Fearnley vs. Luka Pavlovic Prediction
Pavlovic had a much more difficult path through the opening round. He needed three sets to beat Juan Pablo Varillas 6-3, 6-7(3), 7-5, producing 18 aces but also committing 15 double faults during a match that required considerably more work than Fearnley's opener.
The Frenchman deserves respect after improving his 2026 hard-court record to 9-5, but this remains a significant step up. Pavlovic is ranked outside the Top 200 while Fearnley has already been as high as No. 49 and has much more experience dealing with ATP-level pace on hard courts.
The matchup also favors Fearnley's ability to apply consistent return pressure. Pavlovic can generate free points with the serve, but 15 double faults in the first round become a much larger concern against an opponent capable of punishing second serves and extending neutral rallies.
Jacob Fearnley vs. Luka Pavlovic Best Bet
- Best Bet: Fearnley Wins 2-0 Sets (-125) Check out the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
At -125, the straight-sets market provides a much better way to back the heavy favorite than paying -370 on the moneyline. Fearnley already produced a clean 2-0 opener against a more accomplished opponent, while Pavlovic needed three taxing sets just to advance. Another professional performance should send the Brit into the final qualifying round without needing a decider.
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