Here are our Tennis picks for Friday 23 October 2026. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Marie Bouzkova to win the match, priced at -161 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Sara Bejlek vs Marie Bouzkova: Marie Bouzkova to win the match (-161)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Sara Bejlek faces Marie Bouzkova at Ningbo Open on Friday 23 October 2026. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Marie Bouzkova wins the match. It was priced at -161 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.20 if it lands. Our model leans this way without loving it. Marie Bouzkova is the favorite to win against Sara Bejlek because she has been performing well recently, with a better win rate in her last 10 matches. Even though there are no specific stats available for their serves, Bouzkova's overall form shows she has a good chance to take this match. Remember, betting can be risky, so bet only what you can afford to lose.
Leylah Fernandez vs Ekaterina Alexandrova: Ekaterina Alexandrova to win the match (-133)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Leylah Fernandez faces Ekaterina Alexandrova at Ningbo Open on Friday 23 October 2026. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Ekaterina Alexandrova wins the match. It was priced at -133 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $17.50 if it lands. Our model leans this way without loving it. Ekaterina Alexandrova is the favorite because she has a strong recent win rate, winning 60% of her last matches. She has good serving skills and has performed well against tough opponents. While both players are in similar form, Alexandrova's experience gives her an advantage. Bet only what you can afford to lose.
Iva Jović vs Diana Shnaider: Iva Jović to win the match (-120)
Odds correct at time of publishing
Iva Jović faces Diana Shnaider at Ningbo Open on Friday 23 October 2026. This is a match winner bet, so it lands if Iva Jović wins the match. It was priced at -120 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.30 if it lands. Our model leans this way without loving it. Iva Jović is seen as the favorite to win against Diana Shnaider because she has a better chance based on her overall skills and past performances. Although there are no recent stats available, the odds suggest she has a good shot on this surface. Remember, it's important to only bet 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.