Wimbledon

Most players regard Wimbledon as the most prestigious of the 4 Grand Slams, mainly because it is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and has been running since 1877. It is situated in London and has the famous postcode ‘SW19’ which also attracts value to all the houses that also have this start to their postcode.

The total prize money for the tournament is £13,725,000 and the singles champions will receive £1,000,000. Before 2007, men were paid more than women, but after 2007 women and men are paid the same, although there is some controversy here as the men play two thirds more sets than the women do. The prize fund of £1,000,000 is a large increase from £850,000 in 2009, which is a 17% increase.

Wimbledon is famous for its grass courts, and these provide a good contrast to the French Open which is a month before. Typically the ball bounces very high on clay and moves quite slowly, but grass is the complete opposite. It takes a truly skilled player to master both these Grand Slams in the same calendar year.

Betting on Wimbledon

Betting on Wimbledon is a great way to enjoy the English championships even more than by just watching it. Over the past 8 years (2003-2010) the tournament has been dominated by both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, with Roger Federer being the more successful of the two.

But now betting on Wimbledon will take a turn for the better as Roger Federer, the defending champion was beaten in the quarter final in 2010. This shows that betting on Wimbledon will now be more exciting as it isn’t for certain how well the top names will be doing. Two five set matches early in the tournament nearly knocked Rafael Nadal out early, showing he can be beaten. Betting on Andy Murray at Wimbledon can be a good idea, as he has a good chance of winning in his home Grand Slam.

Betting on Wimbledon will be a whole new experience, as any player has a chance of winning in 2011. Usually people would’ve bet on Rafael Nadal for Wimbledon glory, or bet on Roger Federer to win Wimbledon, but now betting on Wimbledon isn’t so easy, and any player who is on form prior to the tournament would be a good bet for Wimbledon.

 

 

 

Regulations Last Updated: 04/08/2010