Wimbledon Betting Guide - How to bet on Wimbledon
The UK’s premier tennis competition, Wimbledon, is on its way. With all the world's biggest stars arriving for the tournament, there are a host of options if you want to bet on the singles or doubles competition. Below, we give our essential Wimbledon betting guide.
Wimbledon in a Nutshell
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and arguably the most important event. It is one of the four major Grand Slams and the only one taking place on a grass court. Every July, thousands descend on the London borough it is named after, dressed in their finery to attend.
This also attracts the major players, who are aiming to win a prize of over £2 million if they become champions. All this also gives them a huge boost, as points are also awarded to bolster their world rankings. It is one of the major events in the annual sports calendar, offering multiple tennis betting opportunities.
How to Prepare Your Wimbledon Tennis Bets
It pays to do your research before you make a bet on Wimbledon. Below are some of the unique characteristics of the competition you may wish to take into account.
Performance on Grass
Playing on a grass court is often referred to as lawn tennis. Surprisingly, very few tournaments around the world hold events on grass courts. Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam to do so, making it very unique. The characteristics of a grass court make for an extremely fast game. Balls have a low bounce, so it makes for very linear passing over the court. This makes it great for those with big serves and players who favour a volley.
You can check the performance of players based on previous grass court outings. It will have a huge impact, and even the most experienced players can find themselves struggling to adapt in the early games of the competition.
Head-To-Head Records
Another factor to consider when betting on a match is the previous record between the players. While some stars of tennis may be fantastic all-rounders, they may have a positive or negative record against certain players.
In the early days of the competition, not all players may have faced off before. However, the more experienced veterans will more than likely have had a few games together, which may give some indication as to which way it will go.
Stats
Finally, before you make a bet, it might be a good idea to dig into the statistics on offer. You can find these on our website. They can give you a wealth of information, including how people perform on grass or how they have done in previous competitions.
Statistics will also give you an insight into the player's current form. If they have been performing well in competitions running up to the tournament, this could be promising. However, a dip in form may signal a less-than-desired performance. These could come about through injuries or even mental fatigue.
Wimbledon Betting Markets
When it comes to the Wimbledon betting markets, you don’t have to just bet on the outcome of a match. There is a whole plethora of bets on offer, which you can take on men’s and women’s singles, doubles, or mixed doubles. Below, we have listed the most popular types of bets you may want to consider.
Ante-Post Betting
Ante-post betting is any bet made on an event that will take place in the future. For example, you may decide to place a bet on who will win Wimbledon before it begins, or even place a bet on a match winner before the event.
The opposite of ante-post betting is in-play betting, which you can do while an event is taking place. With ante-post betting, you usually get quite favourable odds. This is because events could happen between the bet being made and the competition. These could be both positive and negative. If you want the best price, ante-post betting is worth a look.
Game/Set/Match
The game, set, and match refer to the unique way in which tennis is scored. Each of these individual sections can be bet upon.
A game is won when a player scores four points. When a player wins six games, they win a set. A match is won when a player reaches six sets. While there are rules in play about tie breaks and winning consecutive games to claim the set, this is the basic structure. Each of these components can be bet on individually and you will find competitive Wimbledon odds for these at LeoVegas.
Handicap Betting
Some games may seem pretty clear-cut, usually if you have a rookie or novice playing one of the favourites. In these cases, betting on the winner does not often yield the best odds. That is where handicap betting comes into play.
Bookmakers will release a point spread, which lets you attempt to predict how many points someone will win or lose a game by. For example, you may take Nadal to win by more than five games, and so forth. As they are harder to guess, they bring up some very good odds for tennis fans.
Over-Under
An over or under bet is similar to a handicap bet. However, in this, you are betting on statistics and if certain criteria will be over or under the amount you state. For example, you may take a bet on the combined score being over a certain amount, or the number of games played.
Wimbledon Structure and Rules
Wimbledon follows a simple knock-out tournament structure, played over seven rounds. Gentlemen's singles and doubles are the best of five sets, while all others are three. There are 128 players in the Wimbledon singles titles. Players are admitted based on their international ranking at the time, along with eight wild card entrants.
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Wimbledon Winners
Being on the list of Wimbledon winners is a prestigious accolade. Below, we provide the victors for the last five years.
Wimbledon Winners Men
- 2022 – Novak Djokovic
- 2021 – Novak Djokovic
- 2020 – Cancelled
- 2019 – Novak Djokovic
- 2018 – Novak Djokovic
Wimbledon Winners Women
- 2022 – Elena Rybakina
- 2021 – Ashleigh Barty
- 2020 – Cancelled
- 2019 – Simona Halep
- 2018 – Angelique Kerber
Wimbledon Winners Mixed Doubles
- 2022 – Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk
- 2021 – Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk
- 2020 – Cancelled
- 2019 – Ivan Dodig and Latisha Chan
- 2018 – Alexander Peya and Nicole Melichar
Wimbledon History
The competition was founded by the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, which came together in 1868, mainly as a croquet club. In 1876 they renamed themselves to capitalise on the burgeoning lawn tennis sport. Housed in the borough of Wimbledon, London, they would hold their first competition in 1877.
This first outing only had a gentlemen's singles event and was won by Spencer Gore. A ladies' competition was added in 1884. It was strictly for amateur players until the open era in 1968 when anyone could enter. Until 1922, the reigning champion automatically had a place in the final and would play whoever managed to work their way through the competition.
Since then, it has grown to be a highlight in the sports calendar, and annual play has only been halted by major events like the world wars and the Covid pandemic. In the 21st century, a large expansion of the competition took place starting in 1993. This saw the addition of new courts, broadcast centres, and spectator stands at the venue.
Retractable roofing was added on the fabled centre court, as it was quite common for rain to stop playing. Since then, it has also been used as a venue for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
How to Bet on Wimbledon at LeoVegas
Betting on Wimbledon is very straightforward at LeoVegas. You will also find a range of Wimbledon odds, along with statistics for each match to help you.
Start by making an account, if you don’t already have one, and make a deposit. First-timers will often be able to benefit from our attractive welcome offers. From here, you just need to head to the sports betting section, find tennis, and all the Wimbledon betting odds will be available.
FAQs
What is the prize money for Wimbledon?
The total prize pot for Wimbledon is over £40 million each year. Winners of the men's and women's singles event can be expected to bag £2 million, with the runner-up getting half that amount.
Why is it called Wimbledon?
The correct name for the event is The Championships: Wimbledon. The event takes place at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club. As it is located in the London borough of Wimbledon, it has come to be known by the name of its location.
Which month is Wimbledon played?
Wimbledon takes place during summer, in late June and early July.