Sports Betting on Tennis

When it comes to watching and wagering on sports, Tennis is one of the most popular in the world. The simple rules and fast pace means the games are always fun to watch. You’ll soon gain insight into players and events, which can be put to good use when betting at our regulated, reputable sportsbook.

Although it is technically a summer sport, hundreds of Tennis tournaments and competitions are staged throughout the year. Kiwis will always find some interesting stakes, at the most competitive odds in New Zealand, at Spin Sports.

Highlights on the calendar include the 4 Grand Slams (the Australian, US and French Opens, along with Wimbledon), the Association of Tennis Professionals Finals (also called the Year-End Championship) and various team events such as the prestigious Davis Cup. The more time you spend learning about and researching the games, the better you will be at punting on the results.

The roots of this game was most likely in the 12^th- century of France, so its lineage is impressively long. Originally, balls were simply slapped with the back of the hand, and Louis X was said to be a real fan of Jeu de Paume (Game of the Palm). The racquet-based, modern version of the sport arose in the second half of the 19^th century in Britain. Soon it was enjoyed across the world, and its popularity shows no signs of abating.

The rules of play are basically the same as what they were in the 1890s. Each player, or team of 2 in a Doubles match, takes turns to serve the ball, and it is then rallied from one side of the net to the other.

The first player or team to land at least 4 points with a margin of 2 points wins the game. Each match consists of 3 or 5 sets, and there are at least 6 games in each set. Whoever gets to 6 games wins first, with a margin of at least 2 (such as 6-4 or 7-5) takes the set. Best of 3, or more commonly best of 5, sets, means winning the match. Tournaments are usually played as a series of knockout rounds, until the final champion emerges.

At our sportsbook, you can punt on who will win in a tournament overall, as well as who will take each game, set and match. Live betting on desktop and mobile is also often possible, allowing you to adjust your stakes as the events unfold. This is especially useful for predicting who will take the next set.

You can also put money on specific Prop bets, such as who will score the first point. For live betting, you’ll find great odds on what the next game to score a deuce will be, and other Props. Women’s and Men’s Singles and Doubles, along with Mixed Doubles and even wheelchair events, are available, so you can wager to win 24/7.