| It’s the greatest tennis
tournament of them all. On top of everything else that is great about Wimbledon, there is
tremendous value as far as wagering goes. One of the best things about tennis betting is
being able to wager on each match, and there will be several players who won’t have
enormous odds as they work their way through the tourney. MEN’S DRAW
Best Value Bets To Win It All
RAFAEL NADAL (15-1): Getting a player of
Nadal’s caliber at 15-1 is never a bad bet, and yes he has had his struggles on
grass, but this could be his breakthrough year on that surface.
TIM HENMAN (40-1): The perennial British
hope always has a chance at the All England Club and has a favorable draw. The question
is, will he implode once again in probably his last great chance at winning it?
MARAT SAFIN (40-1): Safin has played some
great tennis this year, and even though he goes into Wimbledon unseeded, he has the game
to win it all.
Best Value Bets Match By Match
JAMES BLAKE: Blake will be a big favorite
in the first two rounds, but after that he will have great value as he looks to win his
first major. (Predicted total wins: 4 or 5)
SEBASTIAN GROSJEAN: A semifinalist a
couple of years ago, he always seems to bring his best on the grass. He will have some
great value after the first round as well. (Predicted total wins: 3 to 4)
ANDRE AGASSI: In his final Wimbledon, look
for Agassi to give it his all and also not have much respect from the oddsmakers. This
could lead to actually getting Agassi as an underdog as early as the second round.
(Predicted total wins: 4 to 5)
WOMEN’S DRAW
Best Value Bets To Win It All
MARTINA HINGIS (8-1): The comeback
has been excellent so far for Hingis. She has the game, confidence and desire to win this
tournament, and with many women not nearly as good on grass as other surfaces, at these
odds it’s a steal.
AMELIE MAURESMO (10-1): The world No. 1 is
getting 10-1 odds? At first glance this seems like a steal, but of course we all know
Mauresmo hasn’t had the best of luck on grass, but she has really upped her game
recently and has what it takes to win this title.
PATTY SCHNYDER (75-1): She has been
playing the best tennis of her career in recent months and could be a factor if there are
upsets on her side of the draw, which seems to happen each year on the women’s side.
Best Value Bets Match By Match
JAMEA JACKSON: After a huge upset of Maria
Sharapova in the DFS Classic, Jackson had a chance at her first career WTA title but ended
up losing to Vera Zvonareva in a classic final. Jackson will have great value in all of
her matches and could make a run (Predicted total wins: 3 to 4)
DINARA SAFINA: Marat Safin’s little
sister has had an awesome 2006 thus far and just lost in the final of the Orinda Open, a
Wimbledon tune-up, to Michaella Krajick. Safina will most likely be an underdog after the
first round and has the game to create some huge upsets. (predicted total wins: 3 to 4)
SHAHAR PEER: The Israeli sensation
comes into the tourney as the 20th seed but will get very little respect from the
bookmakers. Peer could go on a deep run, considering her draw. If she gets to the third
round, she could play Sharapova and would be a great value as an upset pick. |
