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Drake Bets $300,000 on Jannik Sinner to Win the U.S. Open — Testing the Infamous “Drake Curse”
When it comes to sports betting, few celebrities are as notorious as Drake. The Grammy-winning rapper once again grabbed headlines after placing a massive $300,000 wager on Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 U.S. Open.
Drake shared the slip on social media Tuesday afternoon, revealing his six-figure gamble on the world’s No. 1 men’s tennis player. If Sinner captures his fifth major championship — and second at the U.S. Open — the bet will pay out $507,000.
Drake and the “Curse”
The move has reignited conversations about the so-called Drake Curse, a running joke among fans who believe athletes and teams associated with the Canadian rapper tend to lose when he bets on them.
In fact, just last year, Drake lost $210,000 betting on American Taylor Fritz to defeat Sinner in the U.S. Open final. Ironically, Sinner spoiled the bet, beating Taylor Fritz to claim the trophy. According to one site tracking the rapper’s betting history, Drake is currently down $115,000 in tennis wagers alone.
That said, he did successfully pick Sinner to win the Australian Open final this January, slightly repairing his record in the sport. Whether his latest gamble continues that trend — or revives the curse — remains to be seen.
Why Sinner Is the Favorite
Jannik Sinner has looked dominant so far at Flushing Meadows. The 24-year-old breezed through the fourth round, routing Alexander Bublik to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. His next test comes against fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti, though bookmakers, including BetMGM Sportsbook, have Sinner as the heavy favorite to advance.
Currently the top-ranked men’s player, Sinner has emerged as one of the most consistent performers in tennis, capturing multiple titles in 2025 and cementing himself as the face of a new generation.
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High Stakes, High Entertainment
Drake’s sports wagers are as much about entertainment as they are about winning. Over the years, he’s placed eye-popping bets across boxing, MMA, football, basketball, and now tennis, regularly posting them on Instagram to spark fan debate.
But while Drake’s betting slip always makes headlines, fans can’t help but wonder if his involvement jinxes the very athletes he backs. Social media quickly lit up with memes following his latest announcement, with some joking that Sinner’s toughest opponent isn’t Musetti — it’s the Drake Curse.
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If Jannik Sinner holds his form and clinches the U.S. Open, Drake will pocket over half a million dollars. If not, it’ll be another costly chapter in the saga of his high-stakes gambling habit.
For now, tennis fans — and gamblers alike — will be watching closely, not just to see if Jannik Sinner can continue his run, but whether Drake’s luck finally turns at the U.S. Open.
