Tennis Betting Odds & Live Game Lines

The latest ATP and WTA odds for the upcoming matches.

Tennis Leagues & Associations

While tennis fans usually focus on the biggest events and tournaments when placing bets, there are still quite a lot of smaller events on the tennis calendar that could offer better value in terms of odds for favorites. These smaller tournaments are also a great opportunity to bet on the underdog as lower ranked players generally perform better at these events as opposed to the Grand Slams.

Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)

This top-level men’s professional tennis circuit, which began in 1972, is the largest and most popular with tennis fans. Events on the ATP Tour attract the most viewers, generate the most money, and provide the most wagering options. The ATP Tour consists of the ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, and ATP 250 tournaments.

Women’s Tennis Association (WTA)

Shortly after the ATP was established, Billie Jean King founded the WTA in 1973 for professional women’s tennis players. Tournaments on the WTA Tour are where legends like Martina Navratilova and Serena Williams made their names.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF)

The ITF is a non-profit organization that was established in 1913. It’s the earliest major tennis organization ever established and oversees both Olympic and Paralympic tennis and the rules and regulations of the game worldwide.

Types of Tennis Bets

There are quite a few types of tennis wagers to choose from, but here are a few of the more common and straightforward to begin with.

Tournament Outright

This is a straightforward wager on who you believe will win the tournament as a whole. A simple bet on one player to win the entire event, meaning that you only win if you pick the correct player.

Margin of Victory

You have to pick who will win the match and by how many games/sets.

Correct Score

Predict the final score of the match.

Totals

Bookmakers will predicts the number of games or sets that a match will last, and you wager on whether you think the actual total number of games will be higher or lower than the bookmakers’ prediction.

Tennis Props

These are unusual bets based on certain events during the game. This could be how many aces or double faults a player racks up in a set or even the entire match.

Whatever type of tennis bet you opt for, you’ll find the most up-to-date odds for upcoming matches here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is handicap betting in tennis?

    In handicap betting, the underdog in a match is given a certain number of games advantage to level the playing field.

  • What is set betting in tennis?

    This allows you to predict the outcome of a match based on the number of sets a player wins.

  • Does court surface affect tennis betting odds?

    Yes, tennis betting odds can be greatly influenced by the court surface as players often have a preference with some performing better on clay as opposed to grass.

  • Does tennis have live or in-play betting?

    Yes, live or in-play betting is hugely popular with tennis fans and the majority of sportsbooks will offer the option to make live bets.

  • What are the biggest tournaments on the tennis calendar?

    There are four Grand Slam events that are the most popular events on the tennis calendar.

    These are:

    Australian Open - January
    French Open - May
    Wimbledon - June/July
    US Open - September