Wimbledon Tennis Betting
17th June 2008, by
Wimbledon Tennis Betting
Wimbledon Tennis Betting – Bet Types
Wimbledon Odds are an integral component of Centrebet's terrific tennis betting service as few persons would disagree with the view that The Championships are the most important of the four grand slam events in which the sport's leading performers compete every year. Wimbledon staged its first men's singles tournament in 1877 when Spencer Gore emerged triumphant from a field of 22 competitors. Wimbledon is the oldest of the major contests as the Australian Open (1905), French Open (1891) and US Open (1881) followed in the British institution's footsteps.
The Championships, as the tournament is known, is considered to be the most sought after grand slam title available and as a result is contested by the world’s best players.
Wimbledon Tennis Betting - Bet Types
Centrebet offers some special tennis odds because Wimbledon is the world's most prestigious competition but most of the betting options are those that it trades on the other events on the various tours. In simple terms, there are two types of Wimbledon betting odds: futures betting and match betting. Futures betting is the one with which novices are most familiar as betting on the championship winner is a concept that everyone grasps easily. Match betting is more complex as the possibilities are endless.
Centrebet compiles odds on every singles encounter and selected doubles clashes, making it possible for tennis fans to bet on everything from the overall outcome to the speed of their favourite players fastest serve.
Wimbledon Tennis Betting – The Favourites
Everyone with a big serve is a Wimbledon title contender as the tournament’s grass playing surface lends itself to powerful play. Since 2003, Wimbledon has been dominated by two men – Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal. Nadal seems to have the Fed Express’ measure these days, but anything can happen at The All England Lawn Tennis Club.
In the women’s draw, the Williams sisters have had a similar amount of success over the past 10 years. However, with the sister’s entering twilights of their careers, there’s a host of names stepping up to claim the title of Wimbledon’s best.
Wimbledon Tennis Betting – Wimbledon Men’s and Women's Finals 1997 - 2010
| Wimbledon Tennis Betting – Wimbledon Men’s Finals 2000 - 2010 | ||
| Year | Champion | Country |
| 2010 | Rafael Nadal | Spain |
| 2009 | Roger Federer | Switzerland |
| 2008 | Rafael Nadal | Spain |
| 2007 | Roger Federer | Switzerland |
| 2006 | Roger Federer | Switzerland |
| 2005 | Roger Federer | Switzerland |
| 2004 | Roger Federer | Switzerland |
| 2003 | Roger Federer | Switzerland |
| 2002 | Llyeton Hewitt | Australia |
| 2001 | Goran Ivanisevic | Croatia |
| 2000 | Pete Sampras | USA |
| Wimbledon Tennis Betting – Wimbledon Women’s Finals 2000 - 2010 | ||
| Year | Champion | Country |
| 2010 | Serena Williams | USA |
| 2009 | Serena Williams | USA |
| 2008 | Venus Williams | USA |
| 2007 | Venus Williams | USA |
| 2006 | Amelie Mauresmo | France |
| 2005 | Venus Williams | USA |
| 2004 | Maria Sharapova | Russia |
| 2003 | Serena Williams | USA |
| 2002 | Serena Williams | USA |
| 2001 | Venus Williams | USA |
| 2000 | Venus Williams | USA |
Wimbledon Tennis Betting – Part Of A Bigger Range
Centrebet provides tennis betting options on all the Grand Slam tennis events. These opportunities start with the Australian Open tennis in January; the French Open prices in May/ June; Wimbledon in June/July; and US Open tennis odds in August/ September. Our Davis Cup Odds are also very popular with racquet sport punters, as are our table tennis books.
As well as tennis, Centrebet also offers a range of markets on for a host of other sporting events around the world. In order to bet on these sporting events, you first need to register to bet with Centrebet on our secure bet site. You can check our online sports betting calendar for more information on upcoming events.
Centrebet doesn't just give you odds on Wimbledon but all of the Grand Slam events including Australian Open betting.
last update : 19th January 2012 13:32