It is probably the most popular sport in the betting world, after soccer.
Its dynamics and its presence in the agenda almost every day undoubtedly add up to its consolidation as one of the favorite activities of bettors, especially when it comes to live betting.
In this space we will make an analysis about how to bet on tennis, from certain essential questions to the many alternatives available and some advice.
Topic
Without a doubt, the first step, as with any sport, is to be on topic. In this case we are not facing a team discipline (except for doubles) but an individual game, so certain tactics, strategies and modalities can change.
Anyway, the information for the bettor is not only a right; it is neither more nor less than power. And when it comes to betting on tennis, the list of factors that must be taken into account is really extensive.
Previous analysis
As a first step, to bet live on a tennis match you have to be watching the event in real time. This point should be non-negotiable. From there, once the event is chosen, it is essential to make a thorough study of the protagonists.
In that sense, it is worth investigating in relation to the last results, titles obtained, present in the physical (recent injuries, fatigue) and in the psychic, performance in the surface that will be given the game, “head to head” between both players and even in the meteorological aspect (rain, humidity, temperature), many times influencing the procedure of the game and in the performance of some players.
Sometimes the time of the season can influence: at the beginning, some players are still tuning up, so they may not be optimal for the first matches.
It is also important to note that when a player returns to a tournament where he had a very good performance in the previous year, he will need to repeat or improve that work in order not to drop in the ranking.
As for the state of form of the sportsmen, a good idea to follow their news is to be on Twitter, where many of them make their news known first hand and eventually even let their emotional state show.
The analysis should also be carried out around the odds, which logically are not the same in all bookmakers.
In this regard, the bettor who is registered with more than one operator will have an advantage, since he will be able to choose one of the most convenient options in a highly competitive market such as tennis.
What to bet on
The variations for betting on tennis are very wide, starting naturally with the winner of the match. A good way to improve the odds when a clear favorite comes along is to bet on the exact result in sets (2-0 or 2-1).
Over/Under bets are also very popular in tennis: you can bet on the number of sets (Under 2.5 or Over 2.5) and on the total games (Under 21.5 or Over 21.5). In all cases, these are example figures, which of course vary depending on the match and the tournament.
It is also possible to bet on the duration of the match, whether there will be a tie break or not, the winner of the first set or the champion of a tournament, among other things.
Other interesting and very famous markets in the field of tennis are handicap bets, oriented to the amount of games won by each player.
Strategies and tips
One of the most common tactics for beginner gamblers is to base their plays on the “head-to-head” between the protagonists, as long as there is a difference of at least three games for one of the two.
With respect to the favorites, it is not always the best decision to bet on them; they may have a bad day or face a lower ranking rival but on a day of great inspiration.
In the end, the odds are usually very low and the risk is much greater than the possible gains.
The best choice to gain from a favorite’s victory may be to bet that the favorite loses the first set.
To implement this strategy, it must be a major tournament (Masters 1000 or Grand Slam, preferably) and a fee of less than 1.40.
This may be due to overconfidence or lack of rhythm, and does not necessarily mean that the candidate will lose the match.
So, if he finally falls in that first set, we can bet on his victory in the live bets, already with a much more attractive quota.
