Sep 2, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Katerina Siniakova (CZE) (L) and partner Taylor Townsend (USA) (R) wave to the crowd after their match against Leylah Fernandez (CAN) and partner Venus Williams (USA)(both not pictured) on day ten of the 2025 US Open tennis championships at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend vs. Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for US Open 2025 Semifinal

Can Townsend and Siniakova continue to be an immovable force at the Big Apple?

Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend look to continue their fine form in the semi-finals of the 2025 US Open against Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens. Both teams are coming off a dominant run, and that could lead to quite an even contest. Could the Czech-American duo of Siniakova and Townsend reach another Grand Slam final with the support of the home crowd? Or will Kudermetova and Mertens spoil this party? Let’s find out using accurate odds from BetMGM.

Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend vs. Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens Preview

Siniakova and Townsend defeated the resurgent Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez in the quarter-finals. More importantly, their chemistry continues to grow with each passing match. Being ranked No. 2 and No. 1 in the world respectively, they are the natural favorites to win the entire tournament. Siniakova and Townsend are searching for their third major trophy together. However, their semi-final opponents have the quality to surprise them.

Taylor Townsend on her first memory of watching Venus Williams play tennis ♥️

"That is what drew me to tennis, it was the cute outfits." 🙌 pic.twitter.com/YKLI0Idpf6
— espnW (@espnW) September 3, 2025

Kudermetova and Mertens are yet to drop a set throughout the event. The team has had quite a dominant run this year, including a huge quarterfinal win over Olympic silver medalists Andreeve/Shnaider. With individual doubles record of 25-12 / 25-10, Kudermetova and Mertens are making the most out of their surprisingly early exits in the singles draw. As a result, they will not make it easy for Siniakova and Townsend.

Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend vs. Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens Head to Head

The head-to-head record between these pairs is currently 0-0. This is the first time Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend and Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens are facing each other on the professional circuit.

Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend vs. Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens Career Comparison

Siniakova/Townsend	Category	Kudermetova/Mertens
2 / 1	Current Doubles Ranking	6 / 13
391-158 / 269-99	Current Doubles W/L	370-179 / 399-168
26-8 / 30-7	YTD Doubles W/L	25-12 / 25-10
2 / 3	YTD Titles	1 / 1
30 / 10	Career Titles	9 / 22

Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend vs. Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens US Open 2025 Prediction

While Kudermetova and Mertens have been in great form, their journey could be nearing an end in the US Open. Siniakova and Townsend are supremely dominant, very fluid in their coordination on court, and look like a well oiled machine this week. With the crowd backing the 29-year-old southpaw, it is hard to see how the top seeds won’t go all the way.

Prediction: Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend in straight sets.

Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend vs. Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens US Open 2025 Betting Odds

Siniakova/Townsend are big favorites in terms of the pre-match odds market, based on the accurate odds from BetMGM.

Katerina Siniakova/Taylor Townsend win – 11/25
Veronika Kudermetova/Elise Mertens win – 33/20

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Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Sanskar Dubey

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