September 8th 2024.
As the US Open final approaches later tonight, the tension and excitement are palpable. The matchup between Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner promises to be an intense battle, with both players vying for the coveted title. However, Fritz finds himself in an unfamiliar position - that of the underdog. Despite this, he has found an unlikely supporter in the form of rapper Drake, who has placed a risky $210,000 bet on Fritz to win.
As the two finalists prepare for their showdown, many are not giving Fritz much of a chance against the formidable Sinner. But that has not deterred Drake, who is known for his bold sports bets, from showing his support for the American No. 1. In fact, he took to social media to share his latest wager, stating, "Continuing my record as the most daring sports bettor in history with the most losses." With a screenshot of his $210k bet on Fritz, Drake has once again put himself in the spotlight.
For Fritz, this backing from Drake may be a cause for concern. After all, the rapper has a notorious track record of choosing the losing side in his sports bets, spanning across different sports such as UFC, football, Formula 1, and the NBA. In fact, Drake lost a whopping £1.24 million when he bet on Israel Adesanya at UFC 281, only to see him suffer defeat via knockout to Alex Pereira. Similarly, he lost over £800,000 when he bet on the Argentine football team to win the 2022 World Cup final within 90 minutes, only to see them emerge as champions after a penalty shootout.
As Fritz prepares to face off against the top-ranked Sinner in front of a home crowd, he will undoubtedly have the weight of the "Drake curse" on his mind. But he is determined to break this curse and prove his doubters wrong. With impressive wins against tough opponents such as Frances Tiafoe, Alexander Zverev, and Casper Ruud, Fritz has shown that he is a force to be reckoned with. And although he has achieved a career-high ranking of world No.5 and has won eight titles, winning the US Open would undoubtedly be his greatest accomplishment yet.
The final between Fritz and Sinner promises to be an exciting and unpredictable one. As the two players battle it out on the court, all eyes will be on Fritz, hoping that he can break the "Drake curse" and emerge as the unlikely champion. Only time will tell if this will be the case, but one thing is for sure - the US Open final is sure to be one for the books.
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