At the onset of the 2022 tennis schedule, we are seeing one of the most dominant men’s champions ever. Novak Djokovic has taken over the Tennis betting odds on the men’s side. Last year he nearly pulled off a Grand Slam victory. Following Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon championships, Djokovic was upset by Daniil Medvedev in the US Open. Still, Djokovic has flashed a level of play perhaps never seen in history. With that success comes increased prices on the tennis betting board. Thus, gamblers ask if there is a legitimate alternative.
On the women’s side, Serena Williams remains the biggest brand going. However, she is no longer the best player. Of course, the decline of Williams is not her fault. As far as we know, Father Time is undefeated in every sport. With Williams no longer in the elite class, the women’s side has entered an era of tremendous parity. As a result, betting on women’s singles is one of the great challenges in sports gambling.
2022 Australian Open
Date:
January 17-30, 2022
Location:
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Defending Men’s Singles Champion:
Novak Djokovic
Defending Women’s Singles Champion:
Naomi Osaka
Men’s Singles Odds
Player
Odds
Novak Djokovic
+125
Daniil Medvedev
+300
Alexander Zverev
+700
Dominic Thiem
+800
All Other Players
+1200 or higher
Women’s Singles Odds
Player
Odds
Ashleigh Barty
+500
Naomi Osaka
+550
Emma Raducanu
+800
Aryna Sabalenka
+1000
Iga Swiatek
+1000
All Other Players
+1200 or higher
Overall, Naomi Osaka scored the online betting win in two of the last three Australian Opens. On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic has won the last three Australian Opens and eight of the previous 11.
2022 Roland Garros French Open
Date:
May 16 through June 5, 2022
Location:
State Roland Garros, Paris
Defending Men’s Singles Champion:
Novak Djokovic
Defending Women’s Singles Champion:
Barbora Krejcikova
Men’s Singles Odds
Player
Odds
Rafael Nadal
+150
Novak Djokovic
+225
Stefanos Tsitsipas
+400
Dominic Thiem
+700
All Other Players
+1400 or higher
Women’s Singles Odds
Player
Odds
Iga Swiatek
+450
Ashleigh Barty
+700
Simona Halep
+800
Emma Raducanu
+800
Aryna Sabalenka
+1000
All Other Players
+1200 or higher
Of course, Rafael Nadal earned the moniker “King of Clay” with 13 French Open Titles.
2022 The Championships Wimbledon
Date:
June 27 through July 10, 2022
Location:
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, London
Defending Men’s Singles Champion:
Novak Djokovic
Defending Women’s Singles Champion:
Ashleigh Barty
Gentlemen’s Singles Odds
Player
Odds
Novak Djokovic
+110
Matteo Berrettini
+800
Stefanos Tsitsipas
+1000
Rafael Nadal
+1000
Daniil Medvedev
+1000
All Other Players
+1400 or higher
Ladies’ Singles Odds
Player
Odds
Ashleigh Barty
+500
Naomi Osaka
+700
Emma Raducanu
+700
Aryna Sabalenka
+800
All Other Players
+1200 or higher
Specifically, there have been five different Ladies’ Wimbledon champions in the last five years. By contrast, Novak Djokovic has beaten the Tennis betting lines three years in a row and five of the past seven events.
2022 US Open
Date:
August 29, September 11, 2022
Location:
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York
Defending Men’s Singles Champion:
Daniil Medvedev
Defending Women’s Singles Champion:
Emma Raducanu
Men’s Singles Odds
Player
Odds
Novak Djokovic
+125
Daniil Medvedev
+300
Rafael Nadal
+800
Dominic Thiem
+900
Alexander Zverev
+900
All Other Players
+1000 or higher
Women’s Singles Odds
Player
Odds
Ashleigh Barty
+500
Naomi Osaka
+500
Emma Raducanu
+600
Aryna Sabalenka
+900
All Other Players
+1200 or higher
On the whole, this US Open has been the most competitive men’s event with four different champions in the past four years. In like manner, nine different women have won the last ten US Opens.