Wimbledon odds on the women’s side have seen some dominating champions throughout the years. Women have been playing at Wimbledon since 1884, seven years after the men started. The last two years has seen Venus Williams take the Wimbledon betting odds title.
Wimbledon on the women’s side sees the matches played over three sets compared to the five sets the men play. The first ever winner on the women’s side was British player Maud Watson in 1884. British players were really the only ones that played Wimbledon in the early years. That changed over time as more International players came to play at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon in the 1960’s and 1970’s on the women’s side was dominated by Billie Jean King who won six times. Martina Navratilova was probably the greatest Wimbledon player ever, male or female, and she won the title nine times and dominated the 1980’s. Steffi Graf won the title in Wimbledon seven times as she dominated the 1990’s. This decade it has been all about the Williams’ sisters as Venus has won in Wimbledon five times while Serena has won it twice.
Wimbledon at the sportsbook recently have been dominated by one player on the men’s side or one player on the women’s side. Roger Federer had won five straight times in Wimbledon betting odds but last year that streak was broken by Rafael Nadal. Venus Williams has won in Wimbledon odds the last two years. She is the older sister and has really dominated Wimbledon even though her sister does have two wins in Wimbledon .
The women’s side of the draw in Wimbledon odds does have more longshot potential with no overwhelming favorite at the online sportsbook. The two Williams’ sisters are the favorites in 2009 Wimbledon odds at the sportsbook but there are a number of other contenders. Dinara Safina is actually the #1 ranked player in the world although she will not be the favorite in Wimbledon odds at the online sportsbook. There is no question that the Williams’ sisters have the most talent but they are not always consistent. That does present some longshot opportunities in Wimbledon . Former champion Maria Sharapova is not really a longshot at 5-1 in Wimbledon betting odds but she definitely has a chance. Amelie Mauresmo won the title three years ago and she is definitely a longshot in Wimbledon betting .
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