[Sawyer]

Originally posted on 02/20/2013:

What is the biggest mistake to avoid when betting on tennis?


Unlike other sports, beating closing line, line movement, dropping odds don't mean a thing in tennis specially in small tournaments. Don't give too much credit on line movement.

Another critical mistake is, betting too much money on short favourites. Since heavy favourites don't pay big, (low odds) people bet BIG amounts in order to get a decent payoff. According to betting public, Star Players like Serena, Federer, Djokovic are unbeatable. They're immportal. However, upsets/surprises happen. Remember how Rosol stunned Nadal in Wimbledon? In football, your rightwing player may have a good day but your star midfield player can save your ass. Same goes for basket, hockey, handball, volleyball too. However, There's only 1 player in tennis (Singles). You're on your own. If you're not a good day, then you're fukked up. Noone will cover your ass, you're on your own. It makes tennis betting a different animal then other team-sports.

[bobich]

Where do you find this answer? Who speaks?

Unlike other sports, beating closing line, line movement, dropping odds don't mean a thing in tennis specially in small tournaments. Don't give too much credit on line movement.
Is it really true? I always heard that it's important to beat the closing line as often as possible (55% +).
My explication is that in tennis the bet is open less than 24 hours because the matchs keep coming every day.