Tennis exact score predictions 8 September 2026
The most likely final score in sets for every singles match, and how likely it is. The set scores follow from each player's win probability, so they always agree with the main forecast.
Most likely score, 2 matches
| Match | Most likely | % | Second | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished | Aryna Sabalenka – Linda Noskova US Open, Women · final 2–1 | 2–0 | 40% | 2–1 | 29% |
| Finished | Frances Tiafoe – Alex Michelsen US Open, Men · final 3–2 | 3–1 | 27% | 3–0 | 23% |
Where the set score comes from
From the chance of winning the match we work out the chance of winning a single set, and from that the chance of every possible score. That is why even a clear favourite's straight-sets win rarely goes above 60%: two sets in a row is harder than one match.
From the chance of winning the match we work out the chance of winning a single set, and from that the chance of every possible score. That is why even a clear favourite's straight-sets win rarely goes above 60%: two sets in a row is harder than one match.