Aug 7, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Naomi Osaka (JPN) gets ready to serve the ball to Victoria Mboko (CAN) during singles final play at IGA Stadium.

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Naomi Osaka/Gael Monfils vs. Caty McNally/Lorenzo Musetti Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for US Open 2025 Round-1

US Open Mixed Doubles Championship to take place on August 19-20.

Aug 7, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Naomi Osaka (JPN) gets ready to serve the ball to Victoria Mboko (CAN) during singles final play at IGA Stadium.

In the opening round of the revamped US Open 2025 Mixed Doubles Championship, singles veterans Naomi Osaka and Gael Monfils will face Lorenzo Musetti and Caty McNally on Tuesday. The winner of this encounter will face either No. 3 seeds Swiatek/Ruud or all-American duo of Keys/Tiafoe in the quarterfinal stage. Today, we will preview this contest and look at the favourable odds – via BetMGM.

Osaka/Monfils vs McNally/Musetti Match Preview

While it is a well known fact that Naomi Osaka and Gael Monfils have had an amicable equation for years now, this alliance was not their initial plan. The four-time Grand Slam winning Japanese sensation had initially teamed up with Nick Kyrgios. However, circumstances resulted in a dream pairing that fans will not complain about. After all, they are both former Top-10 players. Regardless of their performance, entertainment is guaranteed.

The full updated US Open mixed doubles field has been announced.

Katerina Siniakova is in and will play with Jannik Sinner.

Naomi Osaka will play with Gael Monfils. pic.twitter.com/na9PXlQoXp
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) August 17, 2025

On the other side of the net, singles World No. 10 Lorenzo Musetti will partner doubles specialist Caty McNally. The American is a two-time US Open finalist in women’s doubles, and also reached the mixed doubles semis at New York in 2022. With Musetti recently showcasing his doubles prowess by reaching the final in Cincinnati, it is a pair that must not be taken lightly.

Lorenzo² roll on 🤩

Sonego and Musetti save a match point to defeat Skupski/Salisbury 4-6 6-3 13-11! #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/KL9A7opgyv
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 16, 2025

Osaka/Monfils vs McNally/Musetti Head to Head Record

The head-to-head record between Osaka/Monfils and McNally/Musetti is currently 0-0. Both pairs have been newly formed for this year’s US Open, and it is set to be their first encounter against one another.

Osaka/Monfils vs McNally/Musetti Doubles Career Comparison

Osaka / Monfils	Category	McNally / Musetti
–	Current Ranking	107 / 94
324 / 155	Career-Best Ranking	11 / 94
–	YTD Titles	–
–	Career Titles	8 / 0
–	Grand Slams (As a Pair)	–

Osaka/Monfils vs McNally/Musetti US Open 2025 Prediction

While the Japanese-French pair has the advantage in terms of experience, doubles is not their forte. Osaka tends to struggle at the net, and Monfils is currently struggling to find form. Meanwhile, McNally is a potential threat when it comes to changing direction from the baseline, and finishing points at the net after Musetti’s flat groundstroke attacks. On paper, it seems like the 23-year-olds will advance into the quarterfinals.

Prediction: McNally/Musetti in three sets.

Osaka/Monfils vs McNally/Musetti US Open 2025 Betting Odds

Caty McNally and Lorenzo Musetti hold a slight edge in terms of the pre-match betting odds against Naomi Osaka and Gael Monfils. Here are the odds for the match result (as per BetMGM):

McNally/Musetti Win: 16/25
Osaka/Monfils Win: 6/5

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Sankalp Harikrishnan

A passionate sports fan through and through, I am currently pursuing my MA in Global Sports Journalism. I specialise in tennis and football writing at The Playoffs News, and I have prior experience working at EssentiallySports and Sportskeeda. Born and raised in Bengaluru, India, sport was my safe space right from my childhood. After trying my hand at multiple sports and representing my educational institutions in cricket, badminton and table tennis, I found sports media to be my calling.