Wimbledon is the main sporting event of the British summer, enthralling millions of viewers at home and thousands in the stands. It’s also one of the biggest events on the tennis calendar and the third Grand Slam event of the season.
One of the best ways to get involved in tennis betting is to back the outright winner of Wimbledon at Betano. This involves researching and deciding which players you think will win the Singles titles in London.
We explain how to place outright Wimbledon bets and discover how to bet on tennis today at Betano Sportsbook.
The Wimbledon Championships, organised by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, is the oldest Grand Slam event on the tennis calendar and the third major of the ATP and WTA season.
All the world’s leading tennis stars look forward to Wimbledon, as it’s the only major event contested on grass courts. Equally, it’s the only Grand Slam event with an all-white dress code, and until recently, it was the sole tournament with a night-time curfew, though the cut-off time is now 23.00 under the lights.
Roger Federer is the only man to have won Wimbledon eight times. He and Björn Borg have also won it five years consecutively, another record for the Swiss superstar.
In the women’s Singles, Martina Navratilova is the record champion, winning in London nine times during her glittering career.
Outright betting is placing a bet on the man or woman you think will win the Singles titles at Wimbledon in London. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam events on the tennis calendar, between the French Open and the US Open.
If you back a player to win the Wimbledon Singles title, they must win the tournament for your bet to win. Alternatively, you can place an each-way outright bet on Wimbledon at Betano, which guarantees you a reduced odds payout if your player loses in the final.
Outright betting is best done before the tournament, as you can access the best odds while all players still have a chance of winning. That said, you can place an outright bet on the winner throughout the tournament and up to the final match itself, albeit at reduced odds.
While this page consists of the latest Wimbledon outright odds, you can also place bets on every Wimbledon contest, from the first round all the way to the final on Centre Court. You can back players to win, get involved in set betting, or place totals bets on every fixture.
As mentioned above, Roger Federer and Martina Navratilova are the all-time record holders at Wimbledon, winning eight and nine titles, respectively. Though both have now retired, they are legends in SW19.
Of the current players, Novak Djokovic is just one Wimbledon win away from Federer’s record, with seven titles to date. However, the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz and his incredible grass performances have dented Djokovic’s hopes of surpassing Federer, though he may have a couple of tournaments left in him before retiring.
Conversely, nobody has dominated the women’s tournament in London since Serena Williams retired. The American won seven times at Wimbledon between 2002 and 2016. Since then, no woman has successfully defended her Wimbledon title.
Below are the recent men’s and women’s Singles winners at Wimbledon, which can help to inform your outright betting strategy for this year’s tournament:
Year | Men’s Winner | Women’s Winner |
2024 | Carlos Alcaraz | Barbora Krejčíková |
2023 | Carlos Alcaraz | Markéta Vondroušová |
2022 | Novak Djokovic | Elena Rybakina |
2021 | Novak Djokovic | Ashleigh Barty |
2020 | No tournament | No tournament |
2019 | Novak Djokovic | Simona Halep |
2018 | Novak Djokovic | Angelique Kerber |
2017 | Roger Federer | Garbiñe Muguruza |
2016 | Andy Murray | Serena Williams |
2015 | Novak Djokovic | Serena Williams |
2014 | Novak Djokovic | Petra Kvitová |
If you’re planning outright bets on Wimbledon this year, here are some tips and expert insights that will prove valuable as you make your selections:
A different woman has won the last seven Wimbledon Singles titles, so Barbora Krejčíková has a big ask to defend her crown this year. Given that Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula are the top three WTA players, they might be good options for your outright wagers this year.
In the men’s Singles, only two players of the current ATP crop have won the last ten tournaments. Only Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will arrive in London this year with a Wimbledon win under their belts, so consider backing either man to triumph again in 2025.
In addition to the Singles, consider placing bets on the outright winner of the other events at Wimbledon, including the Doubles. You can access an array of Wimbledon outright and match betting options from your Betano account.
Betano is one of the leading UK sportsbooks for tennis betting, offering great-value odds, extensive markets, and numerous betting options throughout the tournament.
If you think Alcaraz and Gauff can triumph on Centre Court this summer, back them to win the men’s and women’s Singles titles, respectively. If you’re not so sure, consider backing them each-way, and you will receive a reduced payout if they lose the final.
To bet on tennis, create an account at Betano today. Click the “Sign Up” button at the top of this page, complete the registration form, and deposit cash into your account to fund your wagers. You can also check for the latest offers to see if you can boost your bankroll ahead of Wimbledon.
Whoever you bet on to win Wimbledon this year, please adjust your stake to ensure that you wager within your means. For tools, tips, and resources related to responsible betting, please visit our Safer Gambling Portal.