What are the Main Features of Betting on Tennis?

Bettors usually think about tennis only in the summer, when all major football, hockey and basketball tournaments are over. Beginners will like this kind of sport due to the lack of a draw, because usually nobody decides to contact with handicaps from the first days of the game in bookmakers. Great limits on tennis bets attract professional players.

A little bit of history

The French are credited with inventing tennis. Back in the 16th century, rackets and nets for the game, which only remotely resembled tennis, appeared. In the second half of the 19th century, a modern kind of tennis was developed, the rules of which, however, were subsequently changed many times. In 1896, tennis became an Olympic sport, but after the Olympics in 1924 it was expelled from the program. Only in 1988 tennis was taken in the Olympic family again.

The most prestigious tennis competitions are the “Grand Slam” tournaments. In general, 4 tournaments last about two months in a year, while tournaments are held in a single female/male category, in a couple female/male category and in a mixed category.

Basic bets

On the winning. This type of betting is the most popular among players. It has large limits and in most cases in these markets there is the lowest margin.

On the winning with a handicap. Tennis is distinguished by the fact that the conditional tenth player of ATP rating has practically no chance against the players included in the first three ratings. The bettor has a choice: bet on a favorite with scanty odds or take his or her victory with a handicap, while significantly increasing the overall odds. You can also play against the favorite, but protect yourself with a plus handicap.

On totals. Total betting in tennis means betting on the total number of games or sets.

The exact score. If there is an obvious favorite, rather than betting on his or her victory with small odds, you can think about the bet on the score 2:0, where the odds will be an order of magnitude higher.

On the winning in the tournament. Betting on such a market, it’s worth remembering that tennis is an individual sport. At any time, your favorite can get injured and retire from the tournament.

On other markets. The remaining markets are mostly derivatives of the above bets. For example, you can make a paired bet on the outcome and total sets/games, on the total of games of each set, on the total of tie-breaks, on the result of sets, etc.

Event analysis

First of all, you need to look into the rating. What is good about tennis is that the rating usually reflects the player’s strength objectively. In football, for example, Sevilla can rise to the first place in the club rating only because of victories in the secondary League of Europe, in tennis, even a dozen wins in second-rate tournaments won’t raise the player so high.

Covering of the court plays a big role in tennis. Even though the strongest tennis players are universals, each of them has a favorite covering. Players with a good pitch feel better on the grass coverings, but when playing on the ground cover, the self-control and self-possession of the tennis players are of big importance.

The player will always have an outrageous motivation if he or she plays in his or her native country. Also it’s worth paying attention to the rating which encourages players to perform better. Each tennis player has uncomfortable opponents, which should also be taken into account in the analysis, but much depends on the form of the sportsmen.

Features of betting on tennis

Players can have micro-traumas, which at first glance seem inconspicuous, and at the most inopportune moment they can manifest themselves. Be sure to check the weather during the game, usually the weaker players get the advantage in bad weather.

If you’re going to make Live bets on tennis, then carefully monitor pitches of players. If the pitch doesn’t work, then the chances of winning of the player are significantly reduced.

Dangerous nuances in bets

Favorite in tennis doesn’t always play to win. Often the tournament interferes with other player’s plans and therefore he or she loses in the first stages.

Also, beware of betting after the winter break, when the players haven’t yet entered their working rhythm. At this time, sensational results often occur.

It’s very useful to keep your stats on tennis. It always tells about your mistakes, which will allow you to correct the strategy of the game. If you decide to bet on tennis, then concentrate on it. This will make it possible to know well the possibilities of tennis players and their game form, and always be up to date with the latest news.