Betting on the Wimbledon Online

How to Bet on Wimbledon Like a Pro in South Africa

Betting on Wimbledon can seem daunting, especially for newcomers. However, this section offers essential tips to help South African punters get started and make informed bets.

1. The initial step is to find a reputable betting site that offers Wimbledon betting markets. Not all sportsbooks provide comprehensive tennis markets, let alone specific Wimbledon coverage. Once you've found a suitable betting site, verify that it holds a valid license and offers attractive sports betting bonuses for South African players, too.
2. The subsequent step involves evaluating the available Wimbledon betting markets. Some bookmakers cover all matches, while others focus only on the top-tier encounters. It's also crucial to assess the variety of markets offered for each game. The best bookmakers provide a wide array of betting options, including live, in-play betting.
3. Finally, research the current form of the players and teams participating in the competition. Examine their recent match history to identify potential favourites. For those less familiar with tennis, consulting dedicated Wimbledon prediction sites can offer valuable insights.

Analysing the odds is also paramount. Remember, higher odds generally indicate a lower probability of winning, while lower odds suggest a higher likelihood of success!

History of the Wimbledon Championships

The Championships Wimbledon, attracts the top talent in tennis from every part of the world. As the most prestigious tournament, it attracts a huge prize pool. The last Wimbledon floated a staggering £35,000,000.

As mentioned above, Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament, having started in 1877. The inaugural event contested by 22 players was an all-men affair.

One of the interesting things about the 1877 Wimbledon is the fact that to qualify, players had to pay a guinea, and the event took nine days instead of the planned five as rains spoiled the show. Spencer Gore edged out William Marshall to become the first Wimbledon winner in the finals.

After the inaugural Wimbledon, the tournament gained traction and became a success except during the World War I and World War II eras when it was canceled. The event was also canceled in 2020, at the height of the Covid19 pandemic.

Today, Wimbledon is the most coveted tennis tournament. The sports event is normally held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London. The recent Wimbledon was the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, the 134th edition of the tournament.

Most successful Wimbledon stars

Over the years, there have been dominant athletes that have left a mark on the history of Wimbledon.

The likes of William Renshaw, Roger Federer, Laurence Doherty, Todd Woodbridge, Helen Wills, Billie Jean King, Venus Williams, and Martina Navratilova have dominated The Championships. For now, the bigwigs in the tournament include Novak Djokovic, Nikola Mektić, Mate Pavić, Ashleigh Barty, Hsieh Su-wei, Elise Mertens, and Desirae Krawczyk. They were the headliners at the 2021 Wimbledon.

Wimbledon events and match formats

Before getting into Wimbledon betting, it's important to understand the different Wimbledon events. Besides, punters must acquaint themselves with the tournament's match formats.

Wimbledon events

Wimbledon events have been categorized into three. There are Main Events, Junior Events, and Invitation Events.

1. Main Events - There are five main events, including Gentlemen's Singles, Ladies' Singles, Gentlemen's Doubles, Ladies' Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The men's and ladies' singles attract 128 players each, while the men's and ladies' doubles have 64 teams each. As for mixed doubles, there are 48 teams.
2. Junior Events - Here, there are Boys' Singles, Girls' Singles, Boys' Doubles, and Girls' Doubles. The Singles attract 64 players, while the Doubles have 32 teams.
3. Invitation Events - There are seven Invitation Events, including Gentlemen's Invitation Doubles, Ladies' Invitation Doubles, and Senior Gentlemen's Invitation Doubles which are all 8 pairs of round-robin events. The others are Gentlemen's Wheelchair Singles, Ladies' Wheelchair Singles, Gentlemen's Wheelchair Doubles (4 pairs), and Ladies' Wheelchair Doubles (4 pairs).

Wimbledon match formats

In Wimbledon, all Gentlemen's Singles and Doubles matches are best-of-five (bo5) while all other events are best-of-three (bo3). Wimbledon events are single-elimination matches except for the round-robin tournaments, i.e., the Gentlemen's Invitation Doubles, Ladies' Invitation Doubles, and Senior Gentlemen's Invitation Doubles.

All About Tennis

Originating from France in the 12th C, tennis is among the most popular sports globally with over 1 billion followers. Approximately 87 million people, equivalent to 1.17% of the global population, play this racket sport. Tennis is popular as it's played at an amateur and professional level by both female and male players.

There are two variants of the sport, Singles and Doubles. The Olympic sport is played using a racket and a ball with the object of the game being striking the ball in a way that the opponent won't be able to hit back a valid return.