Swedish Open: Jesper de Jong vs Vilius Gaubas

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Market context

Jesper de Jong faces Vilius Gaubas in the opening round of the ATP 250 Nordea Open in Båstad, with the crowd assigning de Jong a 70% chance to advance. This implied probability sits notably higher than the 63.5% win rate calculated by Dimers’ simulation model, which prices de Jong at -200 moneyline odds against Gaubas’s +182 [3]. Historical data on ATP 250 first-round matchups involving players with recent final experience suggests markets often overvalue the “pressure” narrative; de Jong lost a hard-fought final recently, and while his counterpunching style is solid, the consensus may be inflating his edge beyond what the stats support [8]. The 7% gap between crowd sentiment and model output represents a potential value spot for contrarian traders backing Gaubas, particularly if the market corrects toward the statistical baseline before play begins.

Traders should monitor the official start time confirmation, as the match is scheduled for 11:00 am local time on 13 July, with delays possible due to the clay-court conditions typical of Båstad [1]. Gaubas’s recent qualifying form at the 2025 US Open, where he faced de Jong in a tight contest, offers a relevant precedent for how these two styles interact under pressure [6]. No major injury announcements have emerged for either player as of Monday afternoon, but the tournament’s player list remains dynamic, with entries confirmed continuously leading up to the event [7]. The settlement window closes on 20 July 2026, allowing time for any postponements, though the market resolves to 50-50 if the match is delayed beyond seven days without a winner [2].

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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How does resolution work?

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How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.