Tennis Betting Guide
Here is another Guide, this time a Tennis Betting Guide
Tennis History
Formerly restricted to the European elite, the most famous racquet sport, is now played all over the world, especially in the United States, England, Australia and France.
Today tennis is enjoyed as a popular recreational game by people of all walks of life and all ages, and also one of the most lucrative professional sports in the world, with notable sponsorships and broadcast worldwide.
Few people know, but hundreds of years ago, an activity similar to tennis, was invented by European monks for the purpose of entertainment during religious ceremonies.
Roughly speaking, a wooden ball was played by two players with their hands or with a leather glove, which did not prevent the religious from having fun.
In the 12th century, in France, a field game, much like today’s tennis, became quite popular.
However, the racket only appeared in the game four centuries later.
It is likely that the word tennis originated from the French words tenez (keep) or tenderer (hold).
From the 16th to the 18th century, French and British nobility and royalty enjoyed indoor games of “real tennis”, through which, in 1873, grass tennis was invented.
Instantly, it “infected and spread” by the British elite and then to the whole world.
Tennis Competitions
Tennis is a global sport, and for this reason, it offers a wide variety of betting opportunities throughout the year, from January to December.
There are a large number of women’s and men’s tournaments to bet on, ranging from large events such as the Grand Slams to smaller local events in countries with a tradition in sport.
Generally, the biggest online bookmakers, (and punters) follow and focus on:
- Four Gran Slam tournaments; Australian Open (January at Melbourne Park), US Open (August and September in New York), Roland Garros (May and June in Paris) and Wimbledon (June and July in London).
- The ATP (Professional Tennis Association) world tour; some male tournaments (in four categories) are: Indian Wells, Miami, Rome, Madrid, Toronto / Montreal, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris.
- The WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) world tour; some women’s tournaments are: Indian Wells, Key Biscayne, Madrid, Beijing, Dubai, Rome, Cincinnati, Tokyo.
- Some Team tournaments, such as: Davis Cup and Fed Cup.
Types of Tennis Betting
Winning bets:
Set winner (live bet)
Match winner
Tournament winner – this is a long-term bet, which means you can start betting weeks and even months before the event starts, the sooner you bet, the better the odds.
Season ranking
Set bets:
Set winner
Number of sets played in the match
Tennis Betting Tips
Tennis is not a priority in most bookmakers, meaning that whoever sets the odds is often negligent.
Be aware of the high odds. And unlike most sports, in tennis, you can make money all year round.
Consider the surface on which the game is being played.
Since some players feel stronger on traditional grass courts (as at Wimbledon), while others prefer clay courts (as at Roland Garros), or hard flooring (such as the Australian Open synthetic flooring, or hard flooring) of the US Open).
The reason that players perform differently on each type of floor is because the ball reacts differently on each surface.
On clay, when the ball touches the surface, it becomes so slow that players with great services and volleys are at a disadvantage.
So far, Rafael Nadal has dominated the dirt, and Roger Federer has been almost invincible on the grass. The good news is that the preference of flooring for players almost never affects the odds.
Statistical analysis, form, the “Head to Head” and essentially knowing the greatest number of possible players, the best 20 is an obligation to know.
Learn to know the current form of the players, their style of play and their strengths and weaknesses. Playing at home, because of the support of the public, is an additional positive factor that must be taken into account.
Multiple / accumulated bets are highly recommended in tennis.
At the start of competitions, it is common for the best in the world to face lesser-known players.
And in tennis, spectacular results rarely happen. Choose 3 and / or 4 of your favorite players, where probably all the choices in a bet will be successful.
Take advantage of frequent freebets and promotions in tennis.
And finally, in live betting for tennis, you can always take advantage of the variations that occur in the game.
Observe the players’ attitudes, reactions, body language, frustrations, disadvantages, and strengths when it comes to the middle of the game.
Make correct decisions and place live bets.
Interesting facts
It is considered worldwide that the 8 best tennis players ever are: André Agassi (USA), Boris Becker (Germany), Bjorn Borg (Sweden), Jimmy Conors (USA), Roger Federer (Switzerland), John McEnroe (USA), Fred Perry (England) and Peter Sampras (USA).
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament, held since 1877 and considered the most prestigious tournament.
Eating strawberries with cream, royal sponsorship, strict dress code, kids like catching balls, these are all essential parts of the famous Wimbledon traditions.
The US Open is the richest tennis tournament in the world, the cash prizes are around $ 15 million.
Roland Garros is believed to be one of the most physically demanding tennis tournaments in the world. As it is on clay, the game is slower, and the male games can reach 5 sets, and in the last set there is no tiebreak.
