Roland Garros French Open 2010 - Event Overview
Roland Garros French Open 2010 - Event Overview
Is there ever a better time to win money betting tennis than the Roland Garros French Open?
Last year I stuck my neck on the line and made an unpopular prediction in the SBR tennis forum that Roger Federer would win the 2009 French Open – at the time of my posting, you could waltz into your local sportsbook, or in the case of seasoned off-shore bettors, click through and secure Federer at the odds of +1150. Sorry, I just had to gloat a little.
This year Federer is offered at +600 to repeat as champion by 5Dimes Sportsbook – one of the best US facing tennis sportsbooks.
Whether you’re a casual fan or diehard tennis follower, it’s not very difficult to observe that the ATP field is not very competitive. Each major event the same handful of players’ are projected to do well by online sportsbooks, the script is typically followed with few variations. The same will be the case this year. All hope is not lost, unless your interest is in tennis from a fan perspective. If you’re instead approaching the French Open with the objective of making money, this will still be an exciting tournament with plenty of opportunities to backhand your online bookie.
Where I see value: Set handicap betting. Unequal matches can be profitable to play; oddsmakers are quite sharp at setting moneylines in Grand Slam events, so what I suggest doing is to look for capable players getting upward of +5.5 games per match. We will be reviewing juicy offerings once match odds are available, but this strategy can be quite effective and warrants some consideration on your part. Laying the lumber on a heavy favorite to cover set handicap bets is generally not worth it, unless of course you notice a sportsbook asleep at the wheel when browsing SBR Odds.
Sucker bet of French Open Tourney: Rafael Nadal -250 at BetPhoenix
If you are feeling generous with your hard-earned cash, I would suggest picking a suitable charity and NOT backing Rafael Nadal to win the 2010 French Open.
Rafael Nadal has battled the injury bug since falling from grace with his loss to Robin Soderling in the 2009 French Open, and while he’s regained solid form since then, most notably with a nice victory over David Ferrer in the Rome Masters Series, there’s absolutely no value taking in taking him here. The #3 ranked tennis player in the world being a -250 favorite to win 7 matches in a row just doesn’t taste right. As the old saying goes, if it looks and tastes like….vinegar, it must be, well, you get the idea…
Value bet of French Open Tourney: Juan Martin Del Potro, +5500 at Pinnacle Sports
editor's note - Juan Martin Del Potro is now expected to miss the 2010 French Open, and has been removed from Pinnacle Sports odds offering.
Juan Martin Del Potro is one of the best young talents in the ATP men’s circuit, he won his first ever Grand Slam by defeating Roger Federer (albeit on a hard court) in the 2009 US Open, his record on clay lifetime is 31-16 including wins at the Kitzbuhel and Stuttgart events. A price like this warrants a small play and provides an excellent opportunity to guarantee a profit should Del Potro get off to a good start and advance to the quarter finals or higher.
Stay tuned to SBRforum for more 2010 French Open coverage, breakdowns, and handicapper analysis once the French Open Draw is released. As always, feel free to visit SBR’s tennis betting forum to discuss your opinions with likeminded tennis bettors.
Is there ever a better time to win money betting tennis than the Roland Garros French Open?
Last year I stuck my neck on the line and made an unpopular prediction in the SBR tennis forum that Roger Federer would win the 2009 French Open – at the time of my posting, you could waltz into your local sportsbook, or in the case of seasoned off-shore bettors, click through and secure Federer at the odds of +1150. Sorry, I just had to gloat a little.
This year Federer is offered at +600 to repeat as champion by 5Dimes Sportsbook – one of the best US facing tennis sportsbooks.
Whether you’re a casual fan or diehard tennis follower, it’s not very difficult to observe that the ATP field is not very competitive. Each major event the same handful of players’ are projected to do well by online sportsbooks, the script is typically followed with few variations. The same will be the case this year. All hope is not lost, unless your interest is in tennis from a fan perspective. If you’re instead approaching the French Open with the objective of making money, this will still be an exciting tournament with plenty of opportunities to backhand your online bookie.
Where I see value: Set handicap betting. Unequal matches can be profitable to play; oddsmakers are quite sharp at setting moneylines in Grand Slam events, so what I suggest doing is to look for capable players getting upward of +5.5 games per match. We will be reviewing juicy offerings once match odds are available, but this strategy can be quite effective and warrants some consideration on your part. Laying the lumber on a heavy favorite to cover set handicap bets is generally not worth it, unless of course you notice a sportsbook asleep at the wheel when browsing SBR Odds.
Sucker bet of French Open Tourney: Rafael Nadal -250 at BetPhoenix
If you are feeling generous with your hard-earned cash, I would suggest picking a suitable charity and NOT backing Rafael Nadal to win the 2010 French Open.
Rafael Nadal has battled the injury bug since falling from grace with his loss to Robin Soderling in the 2009 French Open, and while he’s regained solid form since then, most notably with a nice victory over David Ferrer in the Rome Masters Series, there’s absolutely no value taking in taking him here. The #3 ranked tennis player in the world being a -250 favorite to win 7 matches in a row just doesn’t taste right. As the old saying goes, if it looks and tastes like….vinegar, it must be, well, you get the idea…
Value bet of French Open Tourney: Juan Martin Del Potro, +5500 at Pinnacle Sports
editor's note - Juan Martin Del Potro is now expected to miss the 2010 French Open, and has been removed from Pinnacle Sports odds offering.
Juan Martin Del Potro is one of the best young talents in the ATP men’s circuit, he won his first ever Grand Slam by defeating Roger Federer (albeit on a hard court) in the 2009 US Open, his record on clay lifetime is 31-16 including wins at the Kitzbuhel and Stuttgart events. A price like this warrants a small play and provides an excellent opportunity to guarantee a profit should Del Potro get off to a good start and advance to the quarter finals or higher.
Stay tuned to SBRforum for more 2010 French Open coverage, breakdowns, and handicapper analysis once the French Open Draw is released. As always, feel free to visit SBR’s tennis betting forum to discuss your opinions with likeminded tennis bettors.
