TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.8b
24H VOL:
$245,601,049
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,985,204,718
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,897,405,322
408,349
Markets across
39,583
events
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4,443
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
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Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 28, 12:36 PM EST
Polymarket
This market refers to the tennis match between Oliver Tarvet and Vladislav Melnic in the M25 Sheffield, Main Draw, originally scheduled for October 28, 2026 at 7:30AM ET. This market will resolve to 'Oliver Tarvet' if Oliver Tarvet advances against Vladislav Melnic. This market will resolve to 'Vladislav Melnic' if Vladislav Melnic advances against Oliver Tarvet. If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or a winner has not been determined by November 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (14 days after the scheduled start), 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 International Tennis Federation (ITF). A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market refers to the tennis match between Oliver Tarvet and Vladislav Melnic in the M25 Sheffield, Main Draw, originally scheduled for October 28, 2026 at 7:30AM ET. This market will resolve to 'Oliver Tarvet' if Oliver Tarvet advances against Vladislav Melnic. This market will resolve to 'Vladislav Melnic' if Vladislav Melnic advances against Oliver Tarvet. If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or a winner has not been determined by November 11, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (14 days after the scheduled start), 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 International Tennis Federation (ITF). A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect the wisdom of the crowd and can differ from traditional sportsbook odds. Sportsbooks often set initial lines based on statistical models and expert opinions, while this market allows anyone to trade on their beliefs. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook is mispricing a player's chances, they can take the opposite position in this market, driving the odds towards what they perceive as a more accurate probability. It’s common to see discrepancies, especially before a lot of real-world information becomes available.
On Polymarket, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing their belief in a particular outcome. The price of a share directly reflects the implied probability of that outcome occurring. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the prices adjust to reflect the collective assessment of the event's likelihood. The current volume of $10,290 suggests a moderate level of interest in this match.
This market resolves around Nov 4, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on the official result of the Sheffield snooker match between Oliver Tarvet and Vladislav Melnic. The platform will verify the winner against publicly available and trusted sources to determine the outcome and distribute funds to those who correctly predicted the result. Traders should monitor official sources for the final result to understand when the market will be settled.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Any news regarding player form, injuries, or changes in their coaching staff could significantly shift the odds. Public sentiment, reflected in polls or expert analysis, might also play a role. Unexpected results in earlier rounds of the tournament, or even weather conditions affecting travel, could also cause traders to reassess their positions. The closer we get to Nov 4, 2026, the more sensitive this market will become to new information and developments surrounding the match.