Taylor Fritz needs to steer clear of the notorious « Drake curse, » as the rapper has made a significant wager on him for the US Open final match against Jannik Sinner.

Drake has made a significant wager on Taylor Fritz to win the US Open final, which could spell trouble for the American tennis player.

The 26-year-old will compete against world number one Jannik Sinner on Sunday, September 8, at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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This match offers Fritz an opportunity to secure his first Grand Slam title.

On the other hand, Sinner is chasing his second Grand Slam title, having already won the Australian Open this year.

Entering the US Open final, the Italian holds a favorable advantage, bolstered by strong odds against the 12th seed.

Interestingly, Drake is throwing his support behind the underdog.

His substantial wager suggests he has high confidence in Fritz’s potential victory.

The Canadian rapper has placed an eye-popping bet of $210,000 (approximately £160,000) on Fritz to win.

Drake shared a screenshot on Instagram documenting his bet, indicating an estimated payout of around $808,500 (£616,000) if he wins.

« Continuing my record as the most audacious sports bettor ever with my many losses, » he quipped in his story, adding a few laughing emojis. « Going with the underdog @stake. »

However, Drake’s history in sports betting is not exactly stellar.

His numerous misfires have led to the phenomenon known as ‘the Drake curse.’

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From UFC to football, Formula 1 to the NBA, Drake’s betting history has seen him lose significant sums across various sports.

One particularly notable loss at UFC 281 resulted in a staggering loss of around £1.24 million after he backed Israel Adesanya, who was knocked out by Alex Pereira.

Drake subsequently lost another £401,000 and then £347,000 on Adesanya in later fights.

Despite the setbacks, he managed to win back approximately £2.2 million betting on Adesanya at UFC 287.

Drake’s football ventures have also led to noteworthy losses, including a bet during the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where he placed his money on Argentina to win against France in regulation time, only to lose over £800,000 as the match went to extra time.

Fritz certainly hopes to break the streak of ‘the Drake curse’.

As he approaches the final, Fritz appears unfazed by the odds stacked against him.

After his semi-final win over Francis Tiafoe, he stated, « I’ve made it to the final, and I will give it my all, without question. »

He expressed, “I’ve always enjoyed playing against Sinner.”

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“Honestly, I don’t believe any situation could be more stressful than the one I faced today. Playing in the final will be a breeze by comparison. I’m feeling really good,” he added.

Fritz optimistically predicts, “I feel I’m going to play exceptionally and win. When I’m playing at my best, I believe my level is sufficient to secure the victory.”

Drake will certainly be hoping to see Fritz deliver on his promise for both their sakes.