Roehampton: Michael Geerts vs Radu Albot

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Market context

Michael Geerts and Radu Albot are scheduled to compete at Roehampton on 19 August 2026, with the match originally set for 7:30 AM ET. The market currently reflects 100% implied probability for Geerts, suggesting either strong conviction in his form or minimal liquidity depth at the current odds. Settlement occurs on 26 August, allowing a seven-day window for completion; any cancellation, tie, or unfinished match beyond that deadline triggers a 50-50 resolution.

Geerts, a Belgian player ranked in the lower ATP tiers, has shown inconsistent results on grass courts historically. Albot, the Moldovan veteran, remains a capable competitor despite age-related decline in recent seasons. Previous matchups between players of similar ranking at Roehampton have often hinged on surface adaptation rather than raw talent gaps. The 100% probability likely reflects either Geerts' recent grass-court form or a data feed anomaly; comparable ATP 250 matches typically settle with 55–70% conviction for the favoured player.

Traders should monitor ATP injury reports and withdrawal announcements through the official ATP Tour schedule, particularly in the week preceding 19 August. Roehampton's scheduling occasionally compresses due to weather or court availability, which could affect player preparation. On-chain volume and funding rates on btc-prediction.bet may shift if either player publishes recent match footage or ranking updates. The settlement window's seven-day buffer is material; delayed matches that remain unresolved by 26 August 11:30 UTC will split the contract 50-50, creating tail-risk exposure for positions taken at extreme odds.

Methodology

This page reads Roehampton: Michael Geerts vs Radu Albot on-chain. Polymarket's quote comes directly from the Polygon order book — the only comparable venue with on-chain settlement. Kalshi (USD, off-chain), Betfair (GBP/EUR, off-chain) and Manifold (play-money) are listed alongside for venue context. Every CTA routes to BTC Prediction, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Settlement is on-chain via UMA Optimistic Oracle. A proposer posts the outcome with a bond, a two-hour dispute window opens, then the smart contract lifts winning conditional tokens to 1 USDC and sends payments to holders' wallets automatically. No withdrawal fees beyond Polygon gas.

Off-chain venues (Kalshi, Betfair, Smarkets) settle in local fiat through bank-side clearing — faster than SWIFT, slower than on-chain. Manifold pays no real cash.

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