Wimbledon Day 2 best bets include Maria Sakkari in three sets, a Comesana upset, and Over 40.5 in Monfils-Humbert.
The first round of Wimbledon continues Tuesday, July 1, with another slate of grass-court battles at the All England Club. Day 2 is loaded with tricky matchups — not marquee names, but plenty of betting value in mid-tier showdowns. Maria Sakkari is trying to recapture her rhythm against a dangerous opponent.
Francisco Comesana brings upset potential to a court he’s already made memories on. And in what might be the most entertaining match of the day, two Frenchmen with elite serves and flashy shotmaking collide in a potential five-set marathon. Let’s break down three top spots worth targeting.
Maria Sakkari vs. Anna Blinkova: A Test of Form and Nerves
Maria Sakkari has the résumé and the weapons, but her recent form has been frustratingly inconsistent. At her best, she overwhelms opponents with athleticism, aggression, and a strong baseline. But lately, she’s struggled to string together clean matches, and her confidence has clearly taken a hit.
This matchup with Blinkova is a perfect gut-check. Blinkova doesn’t have the same top gear as Sakkari, but plays clean, efficient tennis and has been quietly solid on quicker surfaces. Grass rewards rhythm, and Sakkari’s game can flourish if she finds hers early. Still, Blinkova is gritty enough to push this deep, especially if Sakkari wavers.
In the end, the Greeks’ edge in power and experience should carry her through — but not without a few nervy moments.
✅ Pick: Maria Sakkari to win in 3 sets (+150)
Maria Sakkari on Putintseva fight:
“She’s lucky we were on the court and not in Greece. She’s like a chihuahua, big bark and no bite. One of these days that mouth will get her in trouble.” pic.twitter.com/yCUoR8fJuq
— TENNISCentel (@TennisCentel) June 23, 2025
Francisco Comesana vs. Corentin Moutet: Upset Watch at the All England Club
On surface and momentum, Corentin Moutet looks like the pick. He’s coming off a Mallorca final appearance and a signature win over Taylor Fritz. Comesana, meanwhile, was bounced early in Eastbourne and hasn’t had much grass-court prep.
But Wimbledon has a funny way of favoring fighters, and Comesana has proven to be just that. He’s taken out top-tier opponents before, including Zverev, Humbert, and Rublev, the latter at this very tournament. His game adapts surprisingly well to grass, with his low strokes and defensive tenacity forcing opponents to hit one more ball than they’d like on a slick surface.
Moutet’s creativity makes him dangerous, but his erratic shot selection and mid-match lapses make him vulnerable. Comesana won’t go away quietly, and his belief in these moments is real.
✅ Pick: Francisco Comesana ML (+180)
Pure magic from Francisco Comesana 🤹♂️@InteBNLdItalia | #IBI25 pic.twitter.com/sbYswxpC1d
— ATP Tour (@atptour) May 9, 2025
Gael Monfils vs. Ugo Humbert: Expect Fireworks and a Long Night
This is one of those Wimbledon first-round matchups that feels like it was made for a five-setter. Humbert’s serve is one of the best on tour, particularly on grass, where his lefty angle and flat delivery are tough to read. He’s reached two grass-court semis already this year, but even in those wins, matches have gone long.
Enter Monfils, aging, yes, but still capable of producing breathtaking sequences and big-time tennis. While he’s no longer built for long rallies, his serve and court craft keep him competitive, especially on fast surfaces where point construction is simplified.
Humbert’s game isn’t built to run away with matches, and Monfils will hang around. A few tiebreaks seem almost inevitable, and the over looks like the safest play regardless of winner.
✅ Pick: Over 40.5 Total Games (-120)
Gael Monfils wins a point he had absolutely no business winning against Bublik.
Sliding all over the court at age 36.
It’s actually insane to me that he’s thinking about retirement when he can still move like this.
La Monf, La Lightning. ⚡️
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 2, 2023
