The 2023 China Open first round continues on Friday, with 11 matches scheduled in Beijing. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz will play his first match since losing in the semifinals of the US Open when he faces qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the final match of Friday's schedule. Alcaraz is a heavy -2500 favorite in the latest 2023 China Open odds, with Hanfmann at 12-1. No. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev is also in action, priced at -400 in his first-round match against American Tommy Paul. 

Before you make any tennis picks for the China Open matches, you need to see who tennis expert Blake Von Hagen is backing.

Von Hagen has followed tennis closely for years, keeping an eye on young players before they turn into stars. His dedication to the sport allows him to find value on the Challenger Tour and the ATP Tour alike. 

Von Hagen routinely attends ATP events, including at the Challenger level. He keeps up with injuries, form and line movement to identify the best bets of the day. His research allowed him to nail Carlos Alcaraz as a 22-1 longshot to win the 2022 US Open, jumping on board before the market adjusted.

Now, Von Hagen has released his picks for the China Open. You ABSOLUTELY need to see what they are before entering any tennis picks!

What are today's best tennis bets? ... Join SportsLine now to see Von Hagen's top predictions and analysis, all from the tennis expert who nailed Carlos Alcaraz as a 22-1 longshot at the 2022 US Open!