In the high-stakes world of US Open Tennis, Madison Keys and Carlos Alcaraz are ready to serve up some serious heat, and here's why they're my picks to ace their upcoming games. 

We're at the business end of the US Open, and the tennis world is buzzing with anticipation. Our radar is honed in on two phenomenal players who are gearing up for their matches - Madison Keys and Carlos Alcaraz. 

Madison Keys, an American powerhouse, is coming off a smashing victory against Jessica Pegula, who's ranked World No. 3. Keys didn't just beat Pegula, she decimated her with a 6-1, 6-3 triumph, winning 77% of her first-serve points. The match showcased her first-rate form and unquestionable dominance.

Keys is now up against the 2023 Wimbledon champ, Marketa Vondrousova, who’s currently nursing a shoulder injury. Despite Vondrousova's world ranking and Wimbledon win, her recent injury has raised some red flags, especially after her withdrawal from doubles. On the other hand, Keys is in peak physical form, with her performance in the fourth-round match being nothing short of spectacular. I expect Keys to get the win here, and although it may not be as easy as her previous match against Pegula, she will move on to the Semi's. 

Now, let’s play ball with Carlos Alcaraz. The guy is coming off a stellar season, and his odds are looking pretty sweet against an exhausted Alexander Zverev. Zverev's recent match against Jannik Sinner was a marathon, clocking in at 4 hours and 41 minutes, the longest at this year's US Open. No doubt, that's some serious mileage on Zverev's legs.

Alcaraz, meanwhile, is fresh, in form, and ready to roll. Sure, Zverev holds a 3-2 head-to-head record against Alcaraz, but two of those victories were when Alcaraz was still finding his footing in the big leagues. Plus, let's not forget Zverev's last win against Alcaraz was at the French Open quarterfinals, a completely different surface and game.

So here's the play: Madison Keys, with her absolute domination in the fourth round and her opponent's injury woes, looks unstoppable. Then there's Carlos Alcaraz, who's fresh and in form, up against a worn-out Zverev. The stage is set for some epic showdowns in the US Open. I am parlaying the two together to get +124 odds.

There's nothing like the thrill of the US Open, and we're all in for a treat. So here's to the upcoming games, may the best players win - and in our books, those players are Madison Keys and Carlos Alcaraz. Remember, in sports betting, there are no 'sure things' or 'safe bets', only well-informed decisions. And right now, the info is pointing to Keys and Alcaraz. Let's see how the games unfold!

Official Play: Madison Keys ML + Carlos Alcaraz ML (+124) 1.5U