Tennis betting has exploded in the United States, becoming one of the most popular sports to bet on at sportsbooks like Hard Rock Bet. In fact, it ranks closely behind several American staples including football, basketball, and baseball. This may sound surprising at first, but its popularity has been spurred by its year-around availability, with dozens of matches taking place globally almost every week.
With more tennis matches right around the corner, it’s never too late to dive into our tennis betting guide. Here’s everything you need to know about wagering on tennis at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
Which tennis tours & tournaments can I bet on?
Tennis is a year-round sport, meaning there’s always a top-tier match to bet on. Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook covers the biggest professional circuits, from weekly tournaments to the sport’s most prestigious championships.
ATP Tour: Men’s Pro Circuit
The ATP Tour is where the world’s best male tennis players battle it out. You’ll find action almost every week, from high-stakes Masters 1000 events to ATP 500 and 250 tournaments. These events showcase top talent in cities worldwide, offering different betting angles as players navigate different conditions and competition levels.
WTA Tour: Women’s Elite Tennis
Parallel to the men’s circuit, the WTA Tour features elite women’s professional tennis. With WTA 1000, 500, and 250 events, the tour brings intense competition and distinct playing styles to the table.
Grand Slams: The Sport’s Pinnacle
The four Grand Slams are the ultimate tests in tennis: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. These majors bring both the men’s and women’s tours together and draw massive betting interest with their deep fields, longer match formats, and enormous stakes. Each Grand Slam also has its own unique surface: clay at Roland Garros, grass at Wimbledon, and hard courts for the Australian and US Opens.
Beyond the Tours: Other Key Tennis Events
The tennis calendar also features other notable events where you can find plenty of tennis betting action:
- Davis Cup: An international team competition where nations compete for bragging rights.
- United Cup: A mixed-gender team tournament kicking off the season.
- Olympics: Tennis is a summer Olympic sport, with medals on the line every four years.
- Challenger & ITF Events: Lower-tier professional tournaments that can sometimes offer hidden betting value.
What kind of tennis markets are available?
Tennis offers a wide range of betting markets. Whether you’re all about predicting the winner or diving into specific game stats, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has a market for you. Here are the most popular ways to bet on the action:
To Win (Moneyline)
The simplest way to bet is on the moneyline, meaning you pick which player you think will win the match outright. Moneyline odds display favorites with a minus sign (-) and underdogs with a plus sign (+).
- Example: If Carlos Alcaraz is -180 to win and his opponent is +149:
- Betting $180 on Alcaraz would pay out $100 profit if he wins for a total payout of $280 ($180 stake + $100 profit).
- Betting $100 on the underdog would pay out $149 profit if they pull off the upset. The total payout in this case would be $249 ($100 stake + $149 profit).
Set Betting
Set betting allows players to predict the precise final score in sets, such as 2-1 or 3-0. This market offers bigger payouts than a simple moneyline bet because you’re predicting a more specific outcome.
Keep in mind that all men’s Grand Slam matches are best-of-five sets, while women’s are best-of-three. This changes the possible set combinations you can bet on.
Spreads
When one player is heavily favored, spread betting makes things more interesting. It gives one player a virtual head start or requires the favorite to win by a specific margin. You’ll see these listed as set spreads or total game spreads on the Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook app.
- Total Game Spread Example: If a player is -4.5 games, they must win at least five more games than their opponent for your bet to cash (i.e., 6-3, 6-4 win totals 12-7, covering -4.5).
- Set Spread Example: A -1.5 set spread means the favored player must win by at least two sets (i.e., 2-0 or 3-1). A +1.5 set spread means the underdog can lose by one set and still cover (i.e., a 1-2 or 2-3 loss).
Total Games: Over/Under
Instead of picking a winner, you can also bet on the total number of games played in a match. Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook sets a line (i.e., 22.5 total games), and you decide if the final game count will be over or under that number.
This market is all about how competitive you expect the match to be. Tight contests with lots of deuces and tiebreaks often hit the over, while quick, dominant wins lean under.
Tennis Props
Prop bets let you bet on specific player statistics, not just who wins the match.
You can wager on markets like total games for a player or a player to win at least one set. These markets are great for players who have strong knowledge of individual player tendencies and how they match up against opponents.
Tennis Parlays
Want to boost your payout? Parlays let you combine two or more tennis bets into a single wager.
All your selections must hit for the parlay to win, but the payoff is significantly higher than betting each leg individually. You can combine match winners, totals, or even props from different matches or within the same match to form a Same Game Parlay.
Tennis Futures
Futures bets let you predict long-term outcomes, like who will win a Grand Slam or a Masters 1000 tournament, often well before the event starts.
While your money is tied up for longer, the payouts can be much larger than single-match bets. The earlier you place a futures bet, the better the odds usually are, as they’ll shift as the tournament progresses.
You can also try to spot value on undervalued tennis players who you expect to exceed expectations earlier in the season or tournament.
How do I place a tennis bet at Hard Rock Bet?
Now that you know what tennis betting is all about, it’s time to pick some winners. Here’s how you can serve up your first wager with Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
Sign Up & Get Started
First, you’ll need an active Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook account. The sign-up process is quick, and comes with a welcome offer for new players – no Hard Rock Bet promo code required. Plus, every tennis wager you place earns you Unity Points, building towards incredible rewards you can use at Hard Rock hotels, cafes, and casinos.
Find Your Match
Once your account is activated, finding tennis markets is easy. You can search for “Tennis” or whichever league you’re looking for in the top search bar or you can navigate to the Tennis menu by clicking “All Sports” in the top navigation.
The “All Sports” menu will give you a full list of available leagues and upcoming matches. Our “Discover” page also highlights popular and trending tennis bets, especially during big events.
Place Your Wager
Found a bet that you like? Tap on the odds to add your selection to the bet slip. Enter your stake, check the potential payout, and confirm.
Your bet slip gives you all the details upfront. Track your active wagers in the “My Bets” section. Remember, every tennis bet also counts towards your Legendary Reward Drops, giving you additional perks each week.
FAQ about tennis betting
Still have some questions about betting on tennis? We’ve got you covered with answers.
Which tennis tournaments are available for betting?
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers markets on all major tournaments, including the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, the four Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open), Davis Cup, United Cup, and the Olympics.
What are the most common tennis bets?
The most popular tennis markets at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook include moneyline (match winner), set betting, total games (over/under), and spread bets.
Can you bet on tennis live?
Yes. Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers live betting on every tennis match listed on the app or website.
What does +1.5 sets mean in tennis betting?
A +1.5 sets is spread (or handicap) which means the player you bet on can lose the match by one set and your bet still wins. For example, if they lose 2-1 in a best-of-three match, they’d still cover the +1.5 sets.
How do tennis odds work?
Tennis odds at Hard Rock Bet are displayed using American odds as the standard format. Favorites have negative odds (-150), meaning you’d need to bet $150 to win $100 in profit. Underdogs are displayed with positive odds (+200), meaning a $100 bet wins $200 profit.
If American odds aren’t your preference, you can easily switch to fractional odds or decimal odds in your account settings.
What is set betting?
Set betting is predicting the exact final score of a match in terms of sets (i.e., 2-0, 2-1, 3-0, 3-1, 3-2). It requires a more precise prediction than simply picking the match winner.
Can I bet on tennis in my state?
Yes, as long as you are based in an active Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook state, you will have the ability to wager on tennis. These states include:
