In-Play Tennis Betting

Betano is the home of live betting in the UK. We offer extensive live markets and competitive odds for all sports, including tennis. You can bet on live markets on all Grand Slam events and WTA and ATP tournaments throughout the year.  

But how does live betting work? Which markets are available? Read on for the full lowdown on how live tennis betting works at Betano Sportsbook and how to pick your winners.  

Tennis is one of the most popular sports among bettors, with many punters opting for pre-match bets on the major tournaments. But live tennis betting provides you with even more markets and gives you the edge. 

You can wait until the match is underway before making your selections. One significant benefit is seeing how players start the match before backing them. It also allows you to bet on tennis if you’re late to the party and forgot to place a pre-match wager.  

Another advantage is that you can create opportunities by capitalising on specific game developments, such as momentum shifts, unexpected injuries, or changes to approach.  

For instance, in tennis, the 50th seed might take a shock first-set lead over Alcaraz at Wimbledon. You could then enter the live market to bet on Alcaraz to overcome the deficit with a resounding comeback, offering you much better odds than if you had backed Alcaraz to win in the pre-match market.

Betano offers live markets and odds for all Grand Slam tennis events, including Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the US Open, and the French Open.  

We also offer live betting options for ATP and WTA events throughout the season, enabling you to access in-play tennis markets.  

Sure, you can still bet on pre-match tennis markets at Betano, but if you want to experience the thrill and many benefits of in-play tennis betting, we offer extensive live markets with excellent odds.

Before we introduce you to our most popular live tennis betting markets, we want to give you some tips and advice that will help you as you place in-play tennis wagers this year:  

Always do your research  

The best way to profit from live tennis betting is to research. For instance, you might know that a specific player starts badly on clay. Then, in the French Open, you could wait until the first set is over before backing them to win the match. You could lock in a better price than their starting odds, and as your research shows, they nearly always come back to win.  

Though a generic example, you can put this logic to use when placing live bets on all Grand Slam events. Look for opportunities and nuances to bet on and lock in a great price when the live markets open. 

Be quick – don’t delay  

Live betting markets are fluid, and the odds are constantly changing. Moreover, due to the fast nature of tennis matches, you might see that a specific market is suspended without much notice, thus making it impossible for you to place your wager.  

So, to avoid disappointment, we recommend watching the game live and placing your live wager as quickly as possible. A great way to do this is to download the Betano app on your phone to access the markets instantly and in real time.  

Place live bets if the favourite starts badly 

While there are exceptions to this rule, one of the best ways to profit from a live bet in tennis is to wait until the end of the first set. If the heavy favourite has unexpectedly made a bad start, it opens up great value live wagers for the following sets and the rest of the match. 

Of course, it’s still a risk, but you can nearly always access attractive prices, and when the favourite comes good in the second set, you stand to make a good profit. Equally, don’t get into the habit of thinking that there’s a surefire bet. There’s always a risk when placing live tennis wagers, so please gamble responsibly. 

If you’re keen to bet on live tennis at Betano, here are some of the most popular live markets you can access at our Sportsbook:  

• Match betting: As the match progresses, you can bet on the player you think will win. Note that the odds change as points are won and lost, which will differ from the odds presented in the pre-match markets.  
• Set betting: Here, you can bet on the result of the match in sets. For instance, you could bet on Carlos Alcaraz defeating Novak Djokovic 3-1 in sets.  
• Set winner: Bet on the winner of each set in the match as it plays out. This is known as the live set winner market.  
• Game winner: We also offer live markets for every game in a live tennis match. So, as you watch the action unfold, consider which player will most likely triumph in every game on the court.  
• Correct score: Another option is to bet on the correct score between the two players in specific sets. For instance, you might back Djokovic to win 6-0, 6-4, or even 7-6.  
• Odd/even total games: Rather than picking a winner, bet on whether the number of games in a set will be odd or even.  

To bet on live tennis, create an account today at Betano. Click the “Sign Up” button on our homepage, fill in the registration form, and verify your contact details. Then, check out our Tennis betting offers page to see if you can access a promotion. Right now, we offer all new customers a £10 free bet via our sports welcome offer – terms and conditions apply. 

Live markets become active as soon as the tennis match gets underway. Navigate to the tennis page and click the live tab to see which matches you can bet on and which markets are available. Then, decide how much to wager and place your live tennis bets.  

Please ensure you gamble responsibly when betting on live tennis at Betano. Spend some time at our Safer Gambling Portal to learn of tools and tips that will help you control your betting expenditure. You will also find links to free and confidential gambling support should you need further assistance.