The tension is as high as it gets in New York. Jannik Sinner is trying to prove he is the man to beat, while Carlos Alcaraz wants to steal the spotlight and remind everyone why he’s one of the sport’s brightest stars.
But there’s a new twist: Canadian superstar Drake has thrown down a massive bet, turning heads inside Arthur Ashe Stadium and worldwide. Will the “Drake Curse” strike again, or is Sinner about to make the biggest tennis headline of the year?
Why Did Drake Make a $300,000 Bet on Jannik Sinner’s US Open Run?
Canadian rapper and singer Drake has placed a $300,000 bet on world No. 1 Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 US Open. If Sinner pulls off the victory, Drake stands to collect a payout of $507,000. Drake didn’t keep the bet quiet, either– he shared the wager on social media, adding another wild chapter to his very public history of sports betting.
this US Open bet is serving.@Drake @janniksin pic.twitter.com/5RdQ4wPNj5
— Stake.com (@Stake) September 3, 2025
Meanwhile, Sinner has powered his way to the final, knocking out Alexander Bublik with a convincing win, and surviving a brutal battle with Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Italian is getting ready for his 15th showdown with rival Carlos Alcaraz– a matchup that has become can’t-miss tennis. With all eyes on this battle, Drake’s bet is fueling even louder debate, primarily because of his reputation for high-profile wagers followed by unexpected losses.
His sports bets aren’t just limited to tennis. Drake’s gambling track record stretches from the UFC and World Cup to the NFL and Formula 1, with many tickets ending up as hard lessons. The so-called “Drake Curse” has become infamous: No matter the sport or event, athletes and fans love to joke that a Drake endorsement is bad luck.
One of the most memorable losses came at UFC 281, when Drake put plenty of faith (and money) in a fighter named Alex Poatan against Israel Adesanya. Poatan didn’t win, and Drake lost about R$6.3 million. Another stinging defeat arrived during the 2022 World Cup final: Drake went in big on Argentina beating France in regular time, but the match went to penalties– and he lost roughly R$5.3 million.
What Does Drake’s Tennis Betting Record Mean for the US Open?
Drake’s history of tennis bets has been filled with highs and lows. In January 2025, he grabbed headlines by putting $250,000 down on Jannik Sinner to take the Australian Open final against Alexander Zverev. With Sinner grabbing a straight-set win, Drake made $95,000 and finally got to poke fun at the “Drake Curse.”
But things haven’t always tilted his way. During the 2024 US Open final, Drake made a $210,000 play on Taylor Fritz to take out Sinner. Instead, Sinner walked away with the win, and Drake’s lost bet only added more fuel to jokes about his betting “jinx.”
So where does that leave things in 2025? Even with a string of painful misses, Drake keeps putting huge sums into tennis, leaning in with his $300,000 reach for redemption at the US Open. With so many fans tuned in and the so-called curse looming over the bet, all that’s left is to see if Sinner’s run will cut Drake’s $115,000 loss portfolio or if the legend of the “Drake Curse” only gets bigger.
