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3 popular tennis tournaments worth betting on in the coming season


If you’re someone that enjoys watching tennis at the highest level then you should certainly be aware of these three popular tennis tournaments that are worth betting on. The three tournaments in question include Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open. The players participating in these tournaments will be trying their hardest to win these prestigious titles, and if you have some knowledge of tennis then it’s a good idea to focus on these events. Because these tournaments are so popular, you won’t have any trouble finding online sports betting sites to place your bets.

Wimbledon

First off we have arguably the most well-known and prestigious tennis tournament of all time, Wimbledon. The first Wimbledon tournament took place all the way back in 1877 in London at the All-England Club. This has been the location for the Wimbledon tournament ever since, and if you’re interested in betting during Wimbledon fortnight there are some things that you might want to know first.

Wimbledon is a Grand Slam tournament, meaning that it’s one of four major tennis events in the season. For this reason, you can expect the top tennis players from around the world to be traveling to England to participate, and players will be giving everything they have to try and proceed to the next stage of the tournament. The next thing you should probably know is that Wimbledon takes place on grass courts. This is important, as certain players play better on specific types of courts. If you do decide to place some bets on tennis players in this tournament, then it’s worth doing some research to see what kind of courts they play best on.

US Open

Up next on this list is the US Open, which, similar to Wimbledon, is another Grand Slam tournament. The US Open is the last Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season, and takes place in New York City near the end of August or at the start of September. The US Open is always filled with exciting matches and lots of drama. Once again, the players taking part in the US Open are some of the best in the world, including Novak Djokovic, so before you start placing any bets, it’s important to do some proper research.

Unlike Wimbledon, which is played on grass courts, the US Open is played on hard courts. This usually means that the games are played at a slightly faster pace, which gives some players who perform better in these types of games an advantage over the rest. Something else that is important to consider is that the tournament is played in New York City in late August, which means the weather can be very hot and humid. The top tennis players come from all different kinds of backgrounds and are used to playing in various conditions, so it’s important to do some research to see what kind of weather the players perform best in, and factor this into your decision-making whilst placing bets.

Australian Open

The third tournament on this list is another Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open, which takes place at the start of the year. It’s the first Grand Slam of the year, and is usually played either near the end of January or at the beginning of February. The Australian Open takes place in Melbourne, and attracts top tennis players from all over the world to compete. This means that you will have to do some thorough research to see which players are coming into form at the right time for the tournament and are likely to outperform the others on the court.

Something that you should keep in mind is that the Australian Open, much like the US Open, is played on hard courts, which means, again, the games will be played at a slightly faster pace, and will therefore suit some players more than others. The next thing to bear in mind before you decide to bet on matches at this major tournament is the weather. Australia is a country known for being rather hot and sometimes humid, especially at this time of year. Players coming from countries with a similar climate will be used to playing in these types of conditions, and their performance may not be impacted as much as players coming from colder countries. Before placing bets on any sporting event, the most important thing to do is conduct proper research so that you can make calculated decisions which will give you the highest chance of success.

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Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.