Guide To Bet On Tennis

How To Bet On Tennis

Betting on tennis is just as easy and any other sport:

• Register or log in with your favourite bookmaker
• Search ‘tennis’ and click on the tab
• Decide which tournament you want to bet on (Wimbledon, French Open, Australian Open, US Open, etc)
• Browse through the different markets (outright winner, match winner, set winner, over/under betting, handicap betting, parlay betting)
• Choose a market and find the best odds
• Fund your betting site account, place a stake and submit the wager
• Wait for the results of your bet!

One of the most important aspects to consider when betting on tennis is the variety of tournaments which take place throughout the year. By choosing one and becoming an expert on it, you are far more likely to have a better understanding on tennis betting, therefore your wager will be more evidenced. Below are the four major tennis tournaments; when all won, this is termed a ‘Grand Slam’.

TOURNAMENT	DATE
Australian Open	Melbourne Park Sunday 14 January to Sunday 28 January 2024
French Open	Roland Garros Stadium Monday May 20 to Sunday June 9 2024
Wimbledon	All England Lawn Tennis Club Monday 1 July to Sunday 14 July 2024
US Open	Pinehurst Resort And Country Club Monday 26 August to Sunday 8 September 2024

As well as this, betting sites often advertise wagering on the European Open, the Barcelona Open, the Japan Open, and the China Open.

So, what are the advantages of betting on tennis?

• Competitive odds: the popularity of tennis around the world means that betting sites compete to have the best odds
• Live streaming: the majority of bookmakers offer live-streaming for the four major tournaments as well as other famous competitions, so that you don’t have to pay for extra streaming channels
• Year-round betting: with so many competitions, you can choose to bet on tennis at any point during the year
• In-play betting: live tennis betting is an incredibly profitable and exciting market

Tennis Betting Markets

Tennis is a versatile sport in terms on betting markets. Whether you are a beginner or expert, want to place a small or large bet, or are looking for something different, there is a market tailored to you.

Moneyline Betting

Moneyline betting, or outright winner, is undoubtedly the most well-known market in tennis. You simply need to predict who will win the tournament you are betting on.

This is made much simpler when you undertake some research on the previous winners, as there is usually a trend. For example, the winner of the French Open is obviously in good shape, therefore is a strong contender to also win Wimbledon.

Previous Grand Slam winners include:

• Novak Djokovic (24 men’s single titles)
• Serena Williams (23 women’s single titles)
• Rafael Nadal (22 men’s single titles)
• Roger Federer (20 men’s single titles)

Match Winner

The match winner, like its name suggests, is when you must predict who will take 1^st place in a match. If you are too impatient to wait for the outright winner of a tournament, this is the ideal market for you.

As there are so many matches taking place each day, this is a simple type of bet which you can always find on a betting site.

• In the Men’s Grand Slam tournaments there are 5 sets and 3 must be won to win the match
• In the Women’s Grand Slam tournaments there are 3 sets and 2 must be won to win the match

Set Winner

The set winner market is simply predicting who will take 1^st place in the set.

A set is won by the tennis player who wins 6 games with a margin of 2 games in the lead over their opponent. However, when the score is 6-6, there is a tiebreak and the next person to score wins the set.

Over/ Under Betting

If you are relatively experienced in betting, you will have heard of over/ under betting. Instead of being asked to predict an exact score, you will have to bet whether the result will be over or under the prediction of the bookmaker.

The over/ under market in tennis is usually referring to the number of games in a match. It is useful to note that the average number of games in a match is 18.

Handicap Betting

Just like other sports, handicap betting in tennis is the same. One player is assigned a + advantage, whilst the opponent is assigned a – disadvantage. This adds a twist to the game, which may have otherwise had a clear winner. As a result, you can bet on the underdog and win, because they are ahead before they have started.

Accumulator Betting

An accumulator bet is made up of many individual bets which are merged into one wager. Every leg of your wager must win for you to successfully cash in your earnings. Usually, accumulator bets are between 2 (double) and 10 (10-fold) selections.

You can combine markets, bet on different players to win certain matches, and even use Acca insurance as a safety net.

Strategies For Tennis Betting

Lastly, we should consider the array of strategies for tennis betting. Despite every punter having varying levels experience, and different areas of capability, these tips are beneficial to everyone.

In-Play Betting

Tennis is a dynamic sport in which the odds can change in an instant. This quality makes it perfect for in-play betting, because you can create wagers as the game is live. As a result, you can make fast decisions and have more control over your bet.

Additionally, betting sites that offer in-play betting usually also have high quality live streaming. Especially for Irish punters this is great news, as you can get coverage on tournaments you otherwise wouldn’t have access to.  

Compare Betting Sites And Odds

Tennis betting sites should have these qualities about them:

• Consistent promotions and great deals
• Competitive odds to stand out from other betting sites
• Robust security and safety
• A friendly 24/7 customer service team to deal with queries
• A user-friendly interface and mobile app compatible with all phones
• A wide range of payment methods

Furthermore, you should compare the betting odds of different sites. You can do this without registering, simply look up bookmakers and take note of their betting odds for different markets.

Good betting sites include BoyleSports, Bet Victor, 888sports, and Mr Play.

Research Tennis Players And Their Statistics

Analysing previous performances of tennis players is the key to predicting their future performances. Their recent achievements will also help you to gather ideas.

It is worthwhile to note that every player also has a different style (aggressive baseliner, counterpuncher, serve-and-volleyer). They are also accustomed to their home court which will have certain features such as grass, clay, or hard courts. Therefore, they may perform best in certain conditions, of which weather also has an influence.

Maintain A Record Of Your Betting History

Having a record of your own wins and loses is crucial in tennis betting. This helps you analyse your strengths and weaknesses, so that you can focus on bettering skills.        

Furthermore, being aware of your financial history is important to making a profit in the long-term future. Having a banking platform which is used only for betting is a good idea, as you can clearly track your spending habits. Similarly, you can see how much you are earning, and in which markets. Overall, this will allow you to flourish into a more experience bettor.