The market's verdict

The betting market closed with van Veen, Gian at 1.35 — an implied 69% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Sykes, Tom: opened 2.65, closed 3.05 (31%)
• van Veen, Gian: opened 1.45, closed 1.35 (69%)

Sykes, Tom — recent form

• 2026-07-06Sharp, David 5-4 Sykes, Tom
• 2026-06-21Menzies, Cameron 2-5 Sykes, Tom
• 2026-06-19Springer, Niko 2-4 Sykes, Tom

van Veen, Gian — recent form

• 2026-07-25Price, Gerwyn 16-10 van Veen, Gian
• 2026-07-24van Veen, Gian 15-13 Wade, James
• 2026-07-07van Veen, Gian 5-6 Woodhouse, Luke
• 2026-07-07van Veen, Gian 5-3 Razam, Madars
• 2026-07-07de Zwaan, Jeffrey 3-5 van Veen, Gian