Drake Loses ₦451m After Failed Prediction in US Open Final
- Canadian rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, popularly known as Drake, was the biggest loser at the US Open
- Carlos Alcaraz beat rival Jannik Sinner to reclaim the US Open title on Sunday evening, September 7
- Fans have opened up on the betting history of the singer as his losing streak continues to linger
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Italian Jannik Sinner in a four-set thriller to win his second US Open men’s singles final at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday evening, September 7.
Alcaraz won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, to reclaim the title he first won in 2022, and his sixth Grand Slam title, to make him the second youngest man after Bjorn Borg.
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The encounter between both players is their fifth final of the 2025 season, ending the Italian's 27-match winning run.
The 22-year-old lost to Sinner 6-4, 4-6, 4-6, 4-6 at the Wimbledon final last July.
The match was witnessed by top dignitaries, including US President Donald Trump, Stephen Curry, Bruce Springsteen, Tommy Hilfiger, and Michael Douglas, among others, per Sky Sports.
Alcaraz replaces Sinner as World No. 1
Carlos Alcaraz has been ranked World number 1 in the men's category following his triumph against Jannik Sinner at the US Open.
Alcaraz ends the reign of Sinner after a 65-week reign and 27 games unbeaten.
According to BBC, the 22-year-old said he sees the Italian as more than his family, and they both have a great season together. He said:
"I want to start with Jannik (Sinner), it's unbelievable what you're doing the whole season, great level during every tournament that you're playing.
"I'm seeing you more than my family, it is great sharing the same court, locker room and everything with you."
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Drake loses ₦451m at US Open
Canadian singer Drake has lost ₦451m ($300,000) after staking a bet on Italian Jannik Sinner to win the US Open.
In a post on IG, the 38-year-old took a bold step following Sinner's triumph against Alexander Bublik in the Round of 16.
The rapper also lost his bet in 2024 after throwing his weight behind American player Taylor Fritz, who eventually lost to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals.
Drake lost ₦451m ($300,000) during the 2024 Copa America when Argentina beat Canada in the semifinal.
Fans react
rohmin44 said:
"I feel bad for Sinner. Drake betting on him means he’s gonna lose."
mmarquise205 wrote:
"Rule number 1: Follow Drake for betting tips ... Rule Number 2: Always Bet on opposite of what Drake's bet. Congrats, Alcarz."
r_weezyy added:
"Whatever Drake bets, do the opposite."
Davido stakes ₦68m on Cole Palmer
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, stirred social media after staking ₦68 million on Chelsea's winger, Cole Palmer.
The Afrobeats sensation tipped the 23-year-old to shine against Fulham FC in their matchday 3 of the 2025/26 English Premier League on Saturday, August 30.
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