Sunday Final Mens
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As said before, probably one of the most entertaining matches I have ever seen. Just incredibly high quality tennis from both ends. With that, another major is over. This was very tough tournament to cap and my capping was very erratic, but I came out on top (barely)....
This has been by far my most profitable season betting tennis. Mainly because I have stuck with the majors and not played too many fringe tournaments. Tennis can be a very profitable sport and it is good to see many new faces, not only tailing or posting encouraging words, but also making selections of their own. Great job and lets keep this up...I would love to ride this train north of +50.00 units by the end of the US Open...see ya then...
Wimbledon: 4-4 (+1.73 units)
French Open: 18-10 (+17.71 units)
Australian Open: 25-14 (+19.62 units)
Overall: 47-28 (+39.06 units) :mj06:
This has been by far my most profitable season betting tennis. Mainly because I have stuck with the majors and not played too many fringe tournaments. Tennis can be a very profitable sport and it is good to see many new faces, not only tailing or posting encouraging words, but also making selections of their own. Great job and lets keep this up...I would love to ride this train north of +50.00 units by the end of the US Open...see ya then...
Wimbledon: 4-4 (+1.73 units)
French Open: 18-10 (+17.71 units)
Australian Open: 25-14 (+19.62 units)
Overall: 47-28 (+39.06 units) :mj06:
I am sure WW, will give his thoughts but here are my thoughts.
1. Make sure you are aware of the rules at your sportsbook, some say 1 set must be played for wager to stand, some say 2 sets, some say match must be completed and some say 1 point must be played for bet to stand.
2. Odds for tennis matches vary big time. Can have one sportsbook of odds at say +100 and another with +130 it is really crazy how wacky tennis lines can get!
3. Try to play at a sportsbook that allows parlays, most don't but some do (5dimes does).
4. In men's tennis ANYBODY can beat ANYBODY, don't forget that! I myself love underdogs in men's tennis, love em!
5. In men's tennis when looking at head to head results pay very close attention to the surface.
6. In first round matches I like to wager on the qualifyers and lucky losers. They have already had 2 or 3 match wins and are used to the conditions. I know when I was playing I hated playing someone who'd already been there for 4/5 days and was comfortable with the surroundings.
Hope that helps!
1. Make sure you are aware of the rules at your sportsbook, some say 1 set must be played for wager to stand, some say 2 sets, some say match must be completed and some say 1 point must be played for bet to stand.
2. Odds for tennis matches vary big time. Can have one sportsbook of odds at say +100 and another with +130 it is really crazy how wacky tennis lines can get!
3. Try to play at a sportsbook that allows parlays, most don't but some do (5dimes does).
4. In men's tennis ANYBODY can beat ANYBODY, don't forget that! I myself love underdogs in men's tennis, love em!
5. In men's tennis when looking at head to head results pay very close attention to the surface.
6. In first round matches I like to wager on the qualifyers and lucky losers. They have already had 2 or 3 match wins and are used to the conditions. I know when I was playing I hated playing someone who'd already been there for 4/5 days and was comfortable with the surroundings.
Hope that helps!
77 Sticks...
Sorry about taking so long to reply. I don't wager much in the summer and rarely check the message boards. Kickserv (another great tennis capper) gave some very good advice on where to start. Just a few things I would add.
1. I live in the States, so my choices are pretty limited as to what sports books I can wager with. If you can, sign up with multiple books so you can find that right price.
2. Try to stay away from heavy favorites (especially if the tournament is not a major) as the risk far exceeds the reward. My general rule of thumb is nothing higher than -300.
3. Another key is to watch tennis or pay close attention to the results. For years Jo Tsonga has been labeled as "somebody to watch" but injuries have derailed him. This year at Aussie Open he fulfilled that potential and made his backers alot of money. Mikhail Youzhny did the same for me at the US Open a couple years ago. You are not going to be able to play Federer, Nadal, Serena, Ivanovic, etc in the first week of most Slams, so being able to identify those fringe players that are about to make a move is key to building your bankroll. Most of my money is made in the first week as the lines get tighter when two top players are facing off.
4. Don't force a play. Just because there is an exciting semifinal between two great players does not mean you have to make the wager. Especially on the womens side, there are a handful of players you can just about pencil into the second week of each Slam. So you need to find those Aggie Radswankas or Alize Cornets. Not quite top-10 players who still will have the -200 or -150 odds most of the first week.
5. Finally, if you believe in a play and you see the whole board is against you or maybe a more experienced capper has made a big play on the opposite, don't second guess yourself. The beauty of tennis is you have a 50/50 shot at winning each time. You may be right and choose not to follow your gut. The hardest lesson to learn was to trust my own instincts. If you do your homework, you can make $$$.
Hope that helps!!!!
Sorry about taking so long to reply. I don't wager much in the summer and rarely check the message boards. Kickserv (another great tennis capper) gave some very good advice on where to start. Just a few things I would add.
1. I live in the States, so my choices are pretty limited as to what sports books I can wager with. If you can, sign up with multiple books so you can find that right price.
2. Try to stay away from heavy favorites (especially if the tournament is not a major) as the risk far exceeds the reward. My general rule of thumb is nothing higher than -300.
3. Another key is to watch tennis or pay close attention to the results. For years Jo Tsonga has been labeled as "somebody to watch" but injuries have derailed him. This year at Aussie Open he fulfilled that potential and made his backers alot of money. Mikhail Youzhny did the same for me at the US Open a couple years ago. You are not going to be able to play Federer, Nadal, Serena, Ivanovic, etc in the first week of most Slams, so being able to identify those fringe players that are about to make a move is key to building your bankroll. Most of my money is made in the first week as the lines get tighter when two top players are facing off.
4. Don't force a play. Just because there is an exciting semifinal between two great players does not mean you have to make the wager. Especially on the womens side, there are a handful of players you can just about pencil into the second week of each Slam. So you need to find those Aggie Radswankas or Alize Cornets. Not quite top-10 players who still will have the -200 or -150 odds most of the first week.
5. Finally, if you believe in a play and you see the whole board is against you or maybe a more experienced capper has made a big play on the opposite, don't second guess yourself. The beauty of tennis is you have a 50/50 shot at winning each time. You may be right and choose not to follow your gut. The hardest lesson to learn was to trust my own instincts. If you do your homework, you can make $$$.
Hope that helps!!!!
