Today's Tennis Best Bets

Here are our Tennis picks for Sunday 18 October 2026. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Rafael Jodar to win the match, priced at -130 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Rafael Jodar: Rafael Jodar to win the match (-130)

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina faces Rafael Jodar at Shanghai Masters on Sunday 18 October 2026. They are playing on a hard court. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Rafael Jodar wins the match. It was priced at -130 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.70 if it lands. Our model leans this way without loving it. Rafael Jodar is the favorite because he has been winning a lot recently, with a strong win rate. Playing on hard courts suits his style, and he has shown good skills in his last matches. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will need to bring his best game to compete. Bet only what you can afford to lose.

Maja Chwalinska vs Sonay Kartal: Sonay Kartal to win the match (-110)

Maja Chwalinska faces Sonay Kartal at Wuhan Open on Sunday 18 October 2026. They are playing on a hard court. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Sonay Kartal wins the match. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. Our model leans this way without loving it. Sonay Kartal is favored to win against Maja Chwalinska because she has a strong recent record, winning 80% of her last ten matches. Both players will be competing on hard courts, which suits Kartal's style. Her consistent form gives her an advantage in this matchup. Bet only what you can afford to lose.

That is the model's read on today's Tennis card. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.