Tennis Betting

Tennis has its fair share of followers in South Africa especially when it comes to betting on tennis due to the sheer number of matches taking place daily. Only soccer has more matches played than tennis so there is plenty of opportunity to bet on this sport. Local punters have long loved tennis, from the days of great local players like Wayne Ferreira and Amanda Coetzee. We may not have players of that calibre in the country but tennis great Roger Federer has plenty of local connections as his mother is South African. Mzansibet has you well taken care if you enjoy a bet on tennis as there are matches daily from all over the world for you to bet on.

How to Bet on Tennis

Tennis betting has its own unique dynamics, firstly it is probably the only sport where the ladies game has as much interest from punters as the men's game so there are always plenty of matches to bet on. We have formulated a guide to assist you with placing your tennis bets on the Mzansibet site.

• Register on the Mzansibet site.
• Deposit your funds into your account.
• Claim your welcome bonus.
• Navigate to the tennis betting section.
• Select the player you want to bet on.
• Once you have made your selections, you are now ready to place your bet.
• Place your bet.

Tips for beginners

Online tennis betting may seem straightforward as there are generally just two players involved in the match unless it is a doubles match. Despite there being two players only, there are plenty of bets that are available on each match on the Mzansibet site. Just as is the case with any sports betting, tennis requires the punter to observe a few tips before placing their bets especially if they are new to betting. Here are some tips to assist you in making an informed bet.

Take small wins: Don't aim to chase a big bet. When you make a multi bet, pick teams with lower odds to improve your chances of winning. A win is a win, no matter how small. You're more likely to win with bets that are on the favourite rather than the long shot bet with high odds.

Understand the type of bet: Tennis betting is unique in the sense that punters can bet on various match events like which player will serve the most aces or will there be a tiebreaker in the match. A lot of new bettors assume a win is a win without realizing how specific betting markets work. Understanding the difference between three-way bets, set winner and handicap bets can make a huge difference in avoiding unnecessary losses.

Number of games bet: In tennis, one of the most popular bets is the number or game there will be in a match or in a single set. If the match features a top ranked player against a lowly ranked one, then the number of games is usually less as the favourite is likely to win the match in straight sets. If two equally strong players meet, there is a high possibility of the match going to three or five sets, which is more games.

Don't bet with your heart: If you want to win your soccer bets, use your head instead of your heart. Always check the team's recent performance and how they play at home and away. Some teams consistently perform well against certain opponents and you can find this information in the head-to-head records.

Tennis Betting Markets

Online tennis betting markets may not be as in depth as some of the other major sports, mainly due to it being an individual sport. There are however enough different types of bets available to keep punters more than satisfied. We will now take a look at some of the most popular tennis bets on the Mzansibet site.

Match winner – Back a player or doubles partnership to win their match. As there are no draws in tennis this is a straight bet between two options. It’s the most common tennis bet type.

Outright winner – Before the start of any tennis tournament, the outright winner bet means that the punter will be placing a bet on who will win the overall tournament. There is good money to be made if you predict the winner as the odds are generally very good. This is however a high-risk wager.

Correct score – Predict the correct score over three or five sets. You can also predict the correct score in the first set of matches.

Total match games – Bet on how many games will be played in the match. You can bet on the number of games in a set or on the number or games in the match. There is a bet that is under/over a specific number of games. There are on average nine games per set in men’s singles tennis, so the line is often around 20.5 for a best of three set match.

Handicaps – Back a player to win or lose with a points handicap attached. This means weighting the score in the match in order to change the odds. For example, you might bet on a player to win a Wimbledon match by two sets. They therefore need to win 3-0 in order for you to win your bet.

One of the most profitable bets in tennis is whether there will be a tiebreaker in the match. A tiebreaker is played when players get to 6-6 in a set. The odds on this bet is usually very high as this doesn't happen often in most matches

One of the great things about online tennis betting is that there are extensive live betting markets on matches. Here are some of the live bets available to punters.

Winner of next game – Bet on who will win the next game and see the odds change as the points accumulate over the course of the game.

Point betting – Bet on individual points during a game. This is a great bet type if, for example, you know a player is better at returning serve on their backhand so you bet on them to win the second return point in a game.

Aces – Bet on the number of aces in a game or when the next ace will be.

To win a set – Back a player to win a set midway through the set and get different odds to if you bet before the match began. The odds can vary wildly here especially if there’s a break in serve.

Game goes to deuce – Bet on any game to go to deuce. This is an ideal bet if the player returning serve is on the up and looking like they could break.

How to Read Tennis Odds

The odds in tennis betting determines your potential winning so it’s imperative that players fully understand how they work. There are often matches in the major tournaments where the odds are not worth you placing a match winner bet. This is mainly due to the seeding system used in tennis. Very often in the early rounds the top seed will face a player that came through the qualifying round as their world ranking is well outside the top 200 players. In a match like this the match winner bet could have odds as low as 1.01 which provides no returns.

There are three types of odds namely fractional, decimal and American but the two main types of odds are fractional and decimal. There's no financial difference between them and no reason to prefer one over the other. They are just different ways to show the same information.

Fractional odds

Fractional odds are shown on the Mzansibet site in this format 2/1 or 3/7. The best way to understand these odds is the amount you wager will be returned as part of your winning bet. For example, if you bet R10 at 5/1, you will win R50 (plus your R10 stake back). If you bet R20 at 7/1, you will win R140 and get your R20 stake back.Sometimes odds are reversed, like 1/10 or 2/7. These are called 'Odds-On' bets, meaning you need to bet R7 to win R2. This usually happens when there is a strong favourite. Here is an example of this, Let's say Novak Djokovic is facing a qualifier in the first round of Wimbledon the odds on Novak winning will be 1/20. That means you will need to bet R20 to win R1 which is not worth it.

Decimal odds

Decimal odds are very popular with South African punters. This format is easy to understand because you only need to multiply your stake by the odds. Here's how it works: if you take a bet on a player to win the Australian Open on an outright bet, the odds could be 7/1. If you wager a R100 on that player and the bet wins, you will receive R700. You can also see your potential payouts in the bet slip window, as Mzansibet will calculate them automatically.

American odds

American odds are centered around winning or wagering R100 on a given bet, though you don’t need to actually wager R100. That's just an easy way of scaling the value up and down depending on your bet amount. Understanding how to convert American odds to decimal and fractional odds is crucial for bettors.

For example: A -135 favourite means you must risk R135 to win R100. You either lose R135, win R100 or your bet is a push. A +350 underdog means you risk R100 to win R350. You either lose R100, win R350 or your bet is a push.

Major Tennis Tournaments Covered by Mzansibet

Mzansibet has tennis markets all year round but there is special coverage reserved for the four Grand Slam events. Bettors on the site will be spoilt for choice as there will be in depth markets for both the mens and womens game during these Grand Slams. Let's take a closer look at the four majors

Wimbledon

It is the third of the four Grand Slam tennis events every year, held after the Australian Open and the French Open and before the US Open. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. It takes place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and generally attracts full house crowds on Centre during the two weeks. Over the recent years Federer and Djokovic have dominated this tournament but there is a new champ in Carlos Alcaraz. Wimbledon is the one tournament that every tennis player wants to win the most on their list of titles. Mzansibet has extensive markets on singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches at Wimbledon.

Australian Open

The Australian Open is the first major of the year and is held in Melbourne. Since its the opening Slam of the year there is always plenty of betting action from punters. The tournament never fails to attract the top names in the game as they are looking to get their year going in style. Once again Djokovic has been the dominant figure in this tournament.

French Open

The French Open is the second of the Grand Slams and takes place at Roland Garros in Paris. This tournament is unique as it is the only one of the four Slams that takes place on Clay. The surface has traditionally favoured the Spanish players as they grow up playing on similar surfaces. No tournament has been dominated like the French Open by the great Rafael Nadal. The clay master has won the title an incredible 14 times, a record that is unlikely to be ever broken. His record of 112 wins and four defeats is incredible.

US Open

The US Open is the last of the Slams and takes place in the heat of New York. This tournament has seen a few surprise winners in the last decade as many of the favorites are not at their best after a long season. Mzansibet has some of the best odds for all your betting needs in the last Slam of the year.

There is tennis action all through the year from both the mens and ladies tour. These are the two major tours throughout the year.

ATP Tour

The ATP tour is for the men and has tournaments from all the different continents. Players get points for their performances in these tournaments which determines their world ranking. The Master series events on the ATP Tour offer the most points to players.

WTA Tour

The WTA tour is for the lady tennis players. Many of the tournaments on this tour run parallel with the mens tour events. The WTA Tour also has the Master Series events where the ladies can earn massive points if they win.

Tennis is generally an individual sport but the Davis Cup is totally different. This is a competition where tennis players play for their country. The countries best men players team up where they play two singles matches and one doubles match to decide the winner.

Tennis Betting Tips and Strategies

Online tennis betting requires the punter to know the sport well if they are to succeed with betting on the sport. We have identified some tips and strategies that will help you with tennis betting.

Research the players

Each tennis player has their own style of play so it's important to understand a player's style. Some players do well on fast courts while others perform better on slow courts. Knowing this can make a big difference in your betting strategy. It's hard to make smart bets on tennis without this inside knowledge.

Form of Players

It’s always a good idea to look for the player’s past results in that event or against the opponent they are facing. Some players perform particularly well in specific tournaments either because they like the conditions more or they are extra motivated. If you are betting on clay courts at the French Open for example, you can be sure that Nadal at his peak would have been the favourite because of his brilliant record on clay.

Understanding the Surface

One of the things that makes tennis a unique sport is the fact that it is played on different surfaces. The game conditions change significantly from surface to surface which makes this a very important factor to keep in mind when betting in tennis. Eg. A big server will do well at Wimbledon as the grass surface is the fastest and suits players that have a big serve.

Promotions and Bonuses for Tennis Betting

Mzansibet has a welcome bonus that punters can use to bet on all their favorite tennis tournaments. All you need to do is sign up and make a first deposit which will allow you to claim your bonus. Mzansibet also gives you a multi bet boost that you can use when you place a multi bet on tennis matches. Look for great promotions during the Grand Slam events.

Conclusion

Online tennis betting is still a huge favourite for a large part of the South African betting community and it is great to see the vast betting markets on the Mzansibet site. If you are looking for a great site that welcomes new players with a R100 first deposit match, then join Mzansibet now.