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.

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 (for example, Tim Henman to beat Greg Rusedski in the second round) to the speed of Tiger Tim's fastest serve (for example, higher or lower than 210 kilometres per hour).

WIMBLEDON TENNIS BETTING – THE FAVOURITES

Everyone with a big serve is a Wimbledon title contender as the lush green lawns on which the tournament unfolds lend themselves to powerful play. Roger Federer has won Wimbledon for the last four consecutive years (2003 – 2006) so he is the obvious favourite for the 2007 title, although it would only take one bad day at the office for him to come unstuck. Andy Roddick's first serve is the fastest of the men's singles participants so he is one for the notebook. Amelie Mauresmo and Justine Henin-Hardenne are expected to continue their tussle at the top of the women’s rankings, while the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, are sure to challenge for the title in 2007 if fitness permits.

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.

WIMBLEDON TENNIS BETTING – WIMBLEDON MEN’S FINALS 1997 - 2006

Year	Champion	Runner Up	Score
2006	Roger Federer	Rafael Nadal	6-0 7-6 6-7 6-3
2005	Roger Federer	Andy Roddick	6-2 7-6 6-4
2004	Roger Federer	Andy Roddick	4-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4
2003	Roger Federer	Mark Philippoussis	7-6, 6-2, 7-6
2002	Lleyton Hewitt	David Nalbandian	6-1, 6-3, 6-2
2001	Goran Ivanisevic	Patrick Rafter	6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 9-7
2000	Pete Sampras	Patrick Rafter	6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2
1999	Pete Sampras	Andre Agassi	6-3, 6-4, 7-5
1998	Pete Sampras	Goran Ivanisevic	6-7, 7-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
1997	Pete Sampras	Cedric Pioline	6-4, 6-2, 6-4

WIMBLEDON TENNIS BETTING – WIMBLEDON WOMEN’S FINALS 1997 - 2006

Year	Champion	Runner Up	Score
2006	Amelie Mauresmo	Justine Henin-Hardenne	2-6, 6-3, 6-4
2005	Venus Williams	Lindsay Davenport	4-6, 7-6, 9-7
2004	Maria Sharapova	Serena Williams	6-1, 6-4
2003	Serena Williams	Venus Williams	4-6, 6-4, 6-2
2002	Serena Williams	Venus Williams	7-6, 6-3
2001	Venus Williams	Justine Henin	6-1, 3-6, 6-0
2000	Venus Williams	Lindsay Davenport	6-3, 7-6
1999	Lindsay Davenport	Steffi Graf	6-4, 7-5
1998	Jana Novotna	Nathalie Tauziat	6-4, 7-6
1997	Martina Hingis	Jana Novotna	2-6, 6-3, 6-3

WIMBLEDON TENNIS BETTING – PART OF A BIGGER RANGE

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Last modified 22 March 2007