Monfils faces Tien in US Open second round as betting odds favor the American

Gael Monfils continued his US Open run by defeating Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in the opening round and will now face American seed Learner Tien at Louis Armstrong Stadium. The encounter, scheduled for Thursday night, pits the 40-year-old Frenchman's inventive shot-making against Tien's more conventional baseline game. Betting lines heavily favor Tien, with odds of -520, suggesting he is the clear favorite to move on.

While Monfils is praised for his entertaining style and occasional upsets, Tien's recent three-set win over Monfils in Montreal demonstrates his ability to handle the Frenchman's tricks. Observers expect Tien to press his advantage, though Monfils could still force a longer contest.