TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 15, 2:01 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks the outcome of a professional tennis match between Elise Mertens and Liudmila Samsonova at the Grass Court Championships in Berlin. Across Polymarket and Kalshi, the aggregated consensus probability that the match will be completed is 100.0%, according to data from WTA Tennis. The match is scheduled for June 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET, with resolution occurring by June 22, 2026 once the final result is officially recorded.
This market refers to the tennis match between Elise Mertens and Liudmila Samsonova in the Grass Court Championships, originally scheduled for June 15, 2026 at 4:00AM ET. This market will resolve to 'Elise Mertens' if Elise Mertens advances against Liudmila Samsonova. This market will resolve to 'Liudmila Samsonova' if Liudmila Samsonova advances against Elise Mertens. If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve to 50-50. If the match begins but is not completed, and one player advances due to the opponent's retirement, default, or disqualification, this market will resolve to the player who advances. If the match ends in a walkover (player withdraws before the start and the other advances automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50. The primary resolution source will be official information from the WTA Tour. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Resolution requires that a ball has been played in the match, confirming the match has officially started. If the match does not occur before play begins due to injury, walkover, forfeiture, or other cancellation, the market resolves to a fair price. If the match is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and closes after the rescheduled match concludes, provided this occurs within two weeks.
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are often more efficient than traditional sportsbooks because they aggregate dispersed information from many independent traders rather than relying on a single oddsmaker. Sportsbooks build in margins and manage liability; prediction markets typically reflect pure probability. For tennis, this market may price player matchups differently than your local sportsbook, especially if one platform has attracted more informed bettors or if recent news hasn't yet propagated across all venues. Comparing this market's odds to sportsbook lines can reveal mispricings and sharper consensus views on the outcome.
Polymarket and Kalshi operate under different regulatory frameworks, user bases, and liquidity pools, which can create temporary price divergence. Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Polymarket may attract traders focused on broader sports betting, while Kalshi's structure and audience might emphasize different information signals or risk tolerances. Differences in trading volume, fee structures, and market design also influence how quickly each platform incorporates new information about player injuries, recent match results, or court-specific factors. These gaps typically narrow as arbitrageurs trade across both platforms, but monitoring both venues helps you identify which view is gaining consensus.
Key catalysts include injury announcements, recent tournament results, and head-to-head performance on grass courts. If either player withdraws or reports a significant injury, odds will shift sharply. Recent wins or losses on similar surfaces, changes in ranking, or coaching adjustments can also influence trader sentiment. Court conditions, weather forecasts, and seeding announcements closer to the event may trigger repricing. Media coverage highlighting one player's grass-court form or historical matchup trends will likely move prices as well. Monitor official tour announcements and player social media for real-time updates that could reshape this market's trajectory.