Tennis attracts a lot of bettors each year. In terms of success, there are over a million people who watch the game annually, and many of those people are interested in placing a wagers. Hundreds of millions of euros go into tennis wagers every year.
The Big Names in Tennis Betting
The reason for tennis’ immense success has to do with the fact that it is a year-round sport. That means that there is a noteworthy tennis tournament happening at any point during the year. Starting in January and ending in November, there is almost never a time when tennis players can’t wager.
This leads us to ask the question; what are the biggest tennis tournaments that attract the biggest betting volumes? When discussing tennis betting, what are the names that will pop up most? That is what we are going to answer in this article. So, without further ado, let us delve into the question.
Australian Open
Taking place in Melbourne, Australia, the Australian Open is the vanguard of tennis tournaments. Usually it is played in the month of January, during the Australian summer season. Like the US Open, which we will talk about later, the Australian Open is held on hard courts.
It is well-known for its intense crowds, that can often get rambunctious and rowdy. The tournament is also broadcast to an international audience, which is why it has such a huge betting crowd. Every year, the Australian open gets millions of dollars from wagers alone.
US Open
From the Land Down Under we fly to the New World. The US Open is played every year in New York, on the East Coast of the United States of America. Played on hard courts, the US Open attracts some of the finest players and a lot of fans from all over the world.
Like the Australian Open, the US Open is played on hard courts, and is well-known for an incredibly enthusiastic crowd. What most people know about the US Open is that it usually features night-time tournaments, which can get quite intense. Like the Australian Open, millions of dollars in wagers go into the tournament.
Wimbledon
Possibly the most well-known tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon is an English tournament, held in the famous Wimbledon stadium, from which it gets the name. Unlike the US and Australian Opens, Wimbledon takes place on a grass of emerald green.
What most people know about Wimbledon is that it is a tradition-heavy tournament. There is a dress-code for the members of the audience, as well as for the athletes. Another thing that most people know is that Wimbledon is the most prestigious tournament of the tennis year.
For that reason, it is also one of the most wagered-on tournaments of the year. Over one hundred million dollars were wagered on Wimbledon in 2022, and since then the tournament’s popularity has increased even more. So, it is safe to say that Wimbledon is, by far, the tournament that is most likely to attract the biggest betting volumes.
