Overview

• Drake shared an Instagram screenshot showing a $300,000 stake on Jannik Sinner to take the 2025 US Open title, with a potential payout of about $507,000.
• Sinner, the world No. 1 and defending champion, reached the quarterfinals after routing Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1.
• The Italian next faces compatriot Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals as he continues his title defense at Flushing Meadows.
• Fans and outlets referenced Drake’s mixed betting record, including a $210,000 loss backing Taylor Fritz in the 2024 US Open final and a $250,000 win on Sinner at the 2025 Australian Open.
• Social media reaction highlighted the “Drake Curse,” with some predicting alternatives such as Carlos Alcaraz, even as sportsbooks still list Sinner among the favorites.