How to Bet on Tennis
How to Bet on Tennis - Tennis Betting Guide, Tips & Strategies
Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world, attracting millions of viewers across the globe. While most people are drawn to the four Grand Slam events, there are actually ATP and WTA tournaments throughout the year, offering you many betting opportunities.
Here, we explain everything you need to know to bet on tennis online, watch live streams of the biggest tennis matches, and introduce you to some of the most popular tennis betting types available at Stake online sportsbook.
Tennis Rules & Gameplay
Each tennis match is split into games and sets. In major tournaments, individual matches are typically played in a best-of-three or best-of-five sets format.
To win a set, a player must win six individual games. However, each set must be won by two clear games. A tiebreaker begins if things are tied at 6-6 at the end of a set. A tiebreaker is essentially first to seven points; again, it must be won by two clear points.
Each individual game is first to four points, awarded as 15 points, 30 points, 40 points, and then game point. One player serves for the entire game, and players alternate between serves from game to game. If a player beats their opponent who is serving, it is known as a break and gives them an advantage.
It is known as deuce if the players are tied at 40-40. Play then continues, and the player to win the next point gains the advantage. If they win the following point, they secure the game. But if their opponent wins, they lose the advantage, and it returns to deuce. This continues until one player wins the game.
Major Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments
The two major tennis tours worldwide are the ATP for men and the WTA for women. The four main events on each tour are known as the Grand Slams and are as follows:
Wimbledon: The oldest tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon is a men's and women's tournament played on grass every summer in London.
US Open: Held in Queens, New York, the US Open tennis men's and women's tournaments are widely regarded as the biggest in the sport.
French Open: Also known as Roland-Garros, the French Open is the second most prestigious men's and women's tennis tournament in Europe, behind Wimbledon.
Australian Open: Down Under, the Australian Open is hosted in Melbourne, Victoria, every year and is the first men's and women's event of the annual Grand Tour.
Also popular is the ATP Challenger Tour, which is a stepping stone to the main tour for up-and-coming players. You can also bet on simulated reality men's and women's tennis when there's no live action on. In other words, you're not short of tennis betting options throughout the season.
How Does Tennis Betting Work?
Tennis betting is no different from betting on any other sport. However, one thing to remember about tennis is that you're betting on individuals, not teams, as in many major team sports.
In the lead-up to a tournament, we set the odds based on each player's form and their previous performances at a specific event. You can consider a player's value before placing your bet at Stake.com.
How Do You Bet on Tennis?
Betting on tennis online couldn't be easier. The first step is to create an account at Stake.com. You can then deposit your local currency or the cryptocurrency of your choice to your account to fund your bets.
Next, check for upcoming tennis events that you can bet on, and refer to our sports betting guide to help you read the available tennis lines and make good value selections.
All that's left is to sit back and watch the action unfold, allowing you to win as you watch your favourite tennis stars take to the court throughout the season.
Most Popular Tennis Betting Markets & Types of Bets
There are lots of different tennis bets that you can place at Stake.com, including these popular tennis bet types:
Moneyline Betting
A moneyline tennis bet is one of the easiest wagers you can place. Here, you're only concerned with which player you think will win. Let's look at an example:
Rafael Nadal (-140) vs Richard Gasquet (+170)
Here, Nadal is the favourite to beat Gasquet, as seen from his negative odds. All that matters is which player wins the match, which is why tennis moneyline bets are so popular at Stake.com.
Totals Betting
You can always place a tennis totals wager if you don't want to bet on a player to win. One of the most popular totals bets on tennis is the number of games to be played in a match. Here's an example:
Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud O/U 20.5 games (-115)
In this line, you can bet on whether over or under 20.5 games will be played in the Alcaraz vs Ruud matchup. It doesn't matter which player wins; the only thing that's important for your bet is how many games they play in total.
Handicaps Betting
If there's a clear favourite to win a particular tennis match, you can place a handicap bet. The favourite is given a points handicap they must overcome to win a match. You can also place set handicap bets if you wish. Let's take a look at an example:
Novak Djokovic (-5) vs Pavel Kotov (+120)
In this example, Djokovic has a five-game handicap. For your bet to win, he must win the match by at least six games. So, for instance, if he wins 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, his winning margin will be ten, and you will win your bet.
Prop Betting
In tennis, proposition bets (prop bets for short) are wagers that aren't concerned with the final outcome of a match. Tennis prop bets usually involve betting on individual players and how they perform in a set. Some tennis prop betting examples include:
Nadal to win the first set
Kyrgios to win by two sets
Norrie over/under five aces in a set
Outright Betting
As well as betting on individual tennis matches, you can place several outright bets throughout the season. For instance, you could bet on Coco Gauff winning the US Open or Iga Swiatek winning at Wimbledon. Outrights are available before and even during major tournaments throughout the tennis season.
Spread Betting
In tennis, you can also bet on set or game spreads. Spread betting levels the playing field in matches and offers better odds due to the lower variability in individual sports. Let's consider a match at the French Open between Novak Djokovic and Denis Istomin. Djokovic is a strong favorite at -1,100 odds in a 3-set match. The set spread might be around -4.5, meaning Djokovic needs to win five more games than Istomin (e.g., 6-2, 6-3) to cover the spread. If Djokovic wins (6-4, 6-4) and you bet on Istomin with a +4.5 spread, your bet is a winner.
Set Betting
Set betting focuses on the result of sets rather than the match itself, with bettors able to predict the total number of sets played, the set score, and set winners. Because there’s more variety, set betting is often the preferred option over match betting. Find out everything you need to know about betting on sets with our guide.
Live Tennis Betting & How to Watch Live Streams
With our live tennis platform, watching live stream tennis events for free and betting on live tennis matches has never been easier. With just a simple click of a button next to the specific match, you can immerse yourself in the thrilling world of some of the biggest tennis events.
Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for reliable streaming platforms or dealing with subscriptions. The excitement of live tennis is just a click away, giving you the opportunity to witness your favourite players in action and place live bets whilst you're at it!
Live tennis betting is an extremely popular option for sports bettors and is a great way to supplement your pre-match and pre-tournament bets. As the name suggests, live betting enables you to place tennis wagers when matches are underway.
There are various live betting wagers that you can place, including things like the player winning the next game and whether there will be a double fault in a match. Before placing your tennis wagers, you can explore the live betting options at Stake.com.
Refer to our helpful guide for more information on the differences between pre-match and live betting at Stake.com.
Tennis Betting Strategies & Tips to Win
You're now ready to bet on all major tennis events throughout the season. But how do you make a profit? Here are some top tennis betting tips to bear in mind when making your selections:
Always research a player's form before backing them. You can check the latest ATP and WTA rankings to determine which players are currently at the top of their games.
You should also look at how a player typically performs on each surface before backing them to win at a tournament. For instance, there's a huge difference between how tennis players perform on grass and clay surfaces in tennis.
Diversity your bets! Using a wide range of tennis bets will increase your chances of winning. Rather than simply betting on the outright winner or exact score of a match, there are many different types of tennis bets you can place on various matches in the tennis calendar.
Check the latest Stake news and tennis predictions to take advantage of offers and promotions to boost your bankroll when betting. Find out more about how monthly bonuses work at Stake.com.
The more you bet on tennis at Stake.com, the more benefits you can unlock as part of the Stake VIP Club. But please always remember to gamble responsibly and within your means.
If you're new to the world of sports betting, be sure to read up on even more easy sports to bet on for beginners!
Tennis Betting Odds & Payouts Explained
You can adjust the settings in your Stake.com account to reflect how you wish to see the tennis odds represented. For example, you can view them in the American format, as fractions or as decimals.
If you make a winning selection, you will be paid out according to the odds given at the time of your bet. We process withdrawals instantly, and you can immediately access any tennis winnings from your Stake.com account.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Tennis Betting
Easily deposit funds into your account in order to bet on tennis and other sports by following the steps listed below:
Step 1 - Retrieve your deposit address, located in Wallet > Deposit.
Step 2 - Choose the method that suits your needs. Stake.com supports multiple currencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (Doge), Litecoin (LTC), and others.
Step 3 - Use your deposit address as the 'send to' location for your crypto wallet or exchange.
Step 4 (Optional) - If you wish to make a deposit via fiat currency, you can do so via the payment method available to your currency , or buy crypto for Stake via Moonpay.
Stake.com offers live support to players via our customer support staff for help with issues regarding tennis betting and depositing and withdrawing units.
Moonpay supports multiple payment options, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and others, to buy cryptocurrency to bet on tennis and other sports online. For a full list of supported payment methods, please refer to the Moonpay documentation .
We pride ourselves on offering the tools and information to help you be Stake Smart. Learn more tips when betting online with our responsible gambling guide. You can also store your crypto funds safely and securely using our Stake vault feature.
Why Should You Bet on Tennis at Stake.com?
Stake.com is the home of tennis betting, with a huge variety of markets available and all major ATP and WTA events covered. Our online sports betting site offers great value odds and bonuses that you can take advantage of to boost your bankroll.
Whether you're a beginner, or an experienced bettor, you'll be spoilt for choice with our betting markets available, and the fun doesn't stop there! You can bet on all the major sporting events throughout the year with similar sports including badminton, table tennis, and squash!
