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Tennis is the second most popular sport in terms of betting popularity after football on a global scale. Live tennis betting is a popular activity, given the dynamic nature of the sport and the frequent changes in the tournament schedule. Players who prefer to avoid waiting for a goal to be scored in football tend to place bets on the winners of games and sets as the match progresses. Consequently, the volume of bets on tennis on certain days can exceed that of football. What information is essential for successful tennis betting? We will provide a concise overview of the key points.

The key benefits of betting on tennis

Tracking players' form is vital. Monitoring the physical and psychological condition of the 11 key players on each team in football is challenging. In tennis, however, this issue is more manageable. By observing a few matches played by a particular player, it is possible to make well-informed assessments about their current form.

Analysing tennis matches is a relatively straightforward process in comparison to that of many team sports. It is very important not to miss the moment when form transitions from its peak to its trough. Each stage of this continuous cycle in tennis players lasts 3-4 weeks. As you gain experience in this challenging task, you will undoubtedly learn to accurately assess the current form of tennis players and predict their future form. In the field of women's tennis, a player's menstrual cycle can have a considerable impact on her performance. Some players even keep a menstrual calendar for certain tennis players, although the method by which they do so is unclear.

Comebacks during a match. The most significant results are evident in women's tennis. However, it should be noted that there are also numerous examples of remarkable performances in men's clay court tournaments.

The regularity of competitions is to be noted. Tennis is a consistent source of revenue, with fixtures scheduled throughout the year. In contrast to the football season, which features several extended breaks of 2-3 weeks, the tennis season has only one break at the end of the calendar year. However, this break is utilised effectively, with 3-4 mid-level tournaments scheduled within those 14 days, ensuring that tennis fans never face a lack of competitive action. Even during the quietest periods, such as 1-2 January, there is typically at least one tournament underway.

Tennis Betting Markets at VivatBet

Beyond simply picking the match winner, VivatBet gives you the tools to bet on the real drama unfolding inside the match. Here are the key markets that let you get tactical:

Set Betting: Go beyond who wins, and predict how they win. Get the exact final scoreline right (e.g., 2-0 or 2-1) for much higher odds.
Total Games: Is this going to be a quick demolition or a long, tight battle? Bet on whether the total number of games played will be Over or Under a specified line.
1st Set Winner/Score: A classic for punters who like to read a match's early momentum. You can bet on who wins the first set, or go for the higher reward by predicting the exact score (like 6-3 or 7-5).
Game Winner (In-Play): The fastest way to get a result. During a live match, you can bet on the winner of the very next game. Perfect for when you spot a shift in momentum or a player's serve suddenly clicks into gear.
Tie-Break in Match: For those nail-bitingly close contests. Bet Yes or No on whether any set in the match will be decided by a 7-point tie-break.

Here are the different types of tennis bets you can place:

Outcome bet. As you may have surmised, this bet involves you selecting the winner of the match between the two tennis players. The smallest margin and the highest betting limits are usually offered for a win, but a significant spread of odds is unlikely to be found here. Statistics demonstrate that this type of bet is the most popular among players.

Handicap. When betting on a handicap, the objective is to predict the approximate number of games that one tennis player will win over another. In the sport of tennis, handicaps can be viewed as either beneficial or disadvantageous. Positive handicaps are allocated to underdogs, while negative handicaps are assigned to favourites. For instance, if you were to place a bet on one of the athletes to win with a handicap of (-3.5), you would need them to win a minimum of four games in total. When betting on a handicap (+3.5), it is essential to ensure that the player you have selected does not lose more than three games in total. A set handicap entails the prediction of the winner of the pair, with the consideration of a specific positive or negative set handicap.

Total. The total is the sum of the number of games scored by both tennis players in the match. It is reasonable to assume that the number of items in the line will vary from the stated amount.

The set score has been established. In tennis, a set is the largest scoring unit in a match. A bet on the set score allows you to predict the final score by sets. For instance, when betting on 2:0, you are predicting that the player you have chosen will win both sets.

Pre-match tennis analytics

Tennis betting strategy and pre-match game analytics are, on the one hand, more complicated and, on the other hand, easier than in other sports. This is because there are too many factors that can influence the final result in one way or another. Let us consider the most significant ones.

Surface. One of the key factors affecting pre-match predictions is the surface on which the match will be played. As is well known, there are four main types of surface in modern tennis: hard, clay, grass and carpet. It should be noted that carpet is the only surface not used for Grand Slam tournaments.

Each surface possesses unique characteristics, the predominant one being its bounce. On clay surfaces, the ball's bounce is high and slow, reducing the impact of the serve and extending the game to a more nuanced and extended format. Players who possess a combination of technical and psychological balance tend to demonstrate a competitive edge on clay surfaces. When playing on grass, the serve is of particular importance. Players with a powerful serve will have a significant advantage in this regard. Play on grass courts is typically characterised by a low and fast bounce, leading to games being played in 3-4 strokes. The substance in question is comparable to a combination of clay and grass in terms of its hardness. For this reason, most players consider hard courts to be the most 'fair' surface, as it shows the objective strength of each player.

Ranking. It is notable that the discussion of ranking follows the discussion of surface. It is evident that the performance of many tennis players varies significantly when playing on different surfaces, to the extent that rankings become largely meaningless in such circumstances. It is generally advisable to consider rankings as a secondary factor, as despite the apparent objectivity of the data they provide, they can often prove more confusing than helpful.

With regard to the status and motivation of the tournament, please see below. The issue of motivation is a pivotal aspect of pre-match analysis. As we are aware, when the variables are controlled for, motivation has been shown to have a significant impact on the outcome of a match.

Motivation may be prize money, home advantage, a large support group, a higher ranking, the fight to qualify, or personal animosity. Tournament status matters. Tennis players always fight in Grand Slam tournaments and in popular Masters Series tournaments. Be careful with smaller, less prestigious competitions where they enter to collect prize money and often lose in the first two rounds.

Face-to-face meetings. Every sport has 'convenient' and 'inconvenient' opponents. A top player may struggle against a low ranking player. World tennis leaders can handle this opponent, but others cannot. This is an 'uncomfortable opponent'. The difficulty can be in the style of play, serving, or handedness. Also, the surface can change an opponent's strength.

Current form. It is current form, not rankings and head-to-head history, that should be the key factor influencing your bet. It is not difficult to determine current form — just look at the last 2-3 matches played by each of the tennis players (the matches must be no later than 2 weeks before the reported game).

We would like to caution you against betting on a tennis player who is higher in the rankings but in questionable form. As practice shows, such bets are rarely profitable and are certainly unprofitable in the long run. In this regard, it is much more profitable to play the opposite tactic — that is, to bet against favourites who are not in good form.

Player statistics. Well, what kind of pre-match analysis would be complete without a detailed study of statistics? Nothing will give you as comprehensive a picture of the upcoming match as the world of numbers. First, pay attention to the percentages of first and second serve wins, as well as games on your serve. If you are going to bet on a weaker tennis player, these indicators will determine their ability to hold out against the favourite for as long as possible. Also, don't forget to look at the ratio of winners to unforced errors. For example, if you are betting on a reliable, well-defending player, it is advantageous to bet against an actively attacking tennis player who makes a lot of unforced errors, even if they have a large number of winners.

Tennis Terms You Need to Know

The basics are simple, but knowing these key terms will transform how you watch and bet on tennis:

Love: Fancy term for zero. "40-love" means one player needs just one point to win the game.
Deuce: When a game is tied at 40-40. A player must then win two consecutive points to take the game. Winning the first gives them "Advantage"; losing the next point brings it back to deuce.
Set: A unit of the match. The first to win six games (by a margin of two) wins the set. Most matches are best-of-three sets.
Tie-break: The decider when a set reaches 6-6. It's a race to seven points (must win by two), except in final sets of some majors where it's a race to ten.
Ace: A serve so good the opponent can't even touch it. An instant point.
Break of Serve: This is the single most important event in a game. It means you have won a game when your opponent was serving. Since players are expected to hold their own serve, breaking the opponent's serve gives you a huge advantage in the set. If you break serve once and hold your own, you win the set 6-4.
Break Point: The specific point where the returner can win the game against the server. If the score is 30-40, the returner has a break point. Converting these chances is crucial.
Match Point: The potential final point of the match. The ultimate pressure situation.
Career Grand Slam: The ultimate achievement—winning all four major tournaments (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) over a player's career.