Wimbledon ATP: Soon-Woo Kwon vs Tommy Paul

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Market context

The underlying event is the second-round Wimbledon ATP match between Soon-Woo Kwon and Tommy Paul, scheduled for 1 July 2026 at 11:00 am ET on the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club grounds. The crowd-implied probability for Kwon advancing sits at 0% YES, reflecting a consensus that views the American as a heavy favourite despite Kwon’s recent four-match winning streak through qualifying and the first round[1][5]. Historical head-to-head data shows Kwon has won zero of four games against Paul since 2021, with Paul holding a 2-0 record in those encounters[3]. Comparable cases from past Grand Slam second rounds suggest that players entering from qualifications, like Kwon, often struggle against established quarterfinalists like Paul, who reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals previously[6]. This framing explains why the market assigns near-zero value to Kwon, even as contrarian traders might spot value if Kwon’s momentum continues undetected by the broader consensus.

Traders should monitor official match start confirmations and any injury updates before the 11:00 am ET slot, as delays beyond seven days without a winner would trigger a 50-50 resolution[1]. Recent form notes indicate Kwon’s strong run includes straight-set victories over Landaluce and two qualifiers, while Paul’s path began with direct main-draw access[4][5]. A key catalyst is whether Kwon can replicate his first-round intensity against a higher-ranked opponent, as his career second-round record at Grand Slams is 1-5[6]. For the latest on match conditions and player fitness, refer to Tennis.com’s live score and broadcast page, which projects Paul as the winner with 86% confidence[2]. Value may sit in contrarian positions if Kwon’s qualifying momentum translates unexpectedly, though the consensus remains firmly on Paul’s superiority.

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Methodology

We track Wimbledon ATP: Soon-Woo Kwon vs Tommy Paul across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

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A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

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How reliable are the quoted odds?

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