Fabian Marozsan vs. James Duckworth Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Winston-Salem Open Odds - Thursday, August 27th
Fabian Marozsan and James Duckworth close Thursday's Winston-Salem Open quarterfinal schedule with both trying to secure one final deep run before the US Open. Marozsan enters as the seeded favorite, but Duckworth has quietly been one of the cleanest players in the entire tournament.
Peter Alexis - August 27, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadFabian Marozsan vs. James Duckworth Prediction: Can Duckworth Pull Yet Another Upset at Winston-Salem Open on Thursday Night?
Marozsan and Duckworth are scheduled for a 9:00 PM ET start on Stadium Court. Marozsan is a -190 favorite, while Duckworth is available at a sizable +154 despite reaching the quarterfinal without dropping a single set.
Duckworth has already won three matches this week. He opened by dismantling Quinn Vandecasteele 6-2, 6-1, upset No. 6 seed Mariano Navone 6-3, 7-6 and then took out Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday.
The Sonego victory may have been his best performance yet. Duckworth did not lose serve, saved all three break points he faced and broke late in each set to finish the match in one hour and 44 minutes. It was also his first victory over Sonego in three career meetings and sent him into his first ATP quarterfinal since October 2025.
Fabian Marozsan vs. James Duckworth Odds
- Moneyline: Marozsan (-190), Duckworth (+154)
Fabian Marozsan vs. James Duckworth Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Thursday, August 26th, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Tennis Channel
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Fabian Marozsan vs. James Duckworth Prediction
Marozsan has taken a much more uneven route. He beat Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4 before falling behind Martin Damm on Wednesday and needing a comeback to survive 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Damm had entered off his upset of Daniil Medvedev and dominated the opening set before Marozsan eventually steadied himself.
That comeback deserves credit, but it also creates a significant contrast entering Thursday. Duckworth has played six sets without losing one, while Marozsan just had to recover from a poor opening set and work through a decider. With another Grand Slam beginning in a matter of days, those additional physical demands matter.
This will be the first main-tour meeting between the two. Marozsan is younger, ranked higher and capable of producing brilliant stretches from the baseline, but his 9-9 hard-court record this season hardly makes -190 look untouchable. Duckworth's serve is working, his confidence is building and these quicker conditions suit the first-strike style that has carried him through the draw.
The Australian is also already safely in the US Open main draw, allowing him to attack this quarterfinal without any qualifying obligations hanging over him. At 34, opportunities to reach another ATP semifinal do not come around often, and his level this week suggests he recognizes the opening.
Fabian Marozsan vs. James Duckworth Best Bet
- Best Bet: Duckworth Moneyline +154 Check out the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
A +154 underdog who has yet to surrender a set is difficult to pass up. Marozsan is rightfully favored on overall talent, but Duckworth has been the steadier player in Winston-Salem and just produced his best win of the tournament. Take the plus money and back the run to continue.
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