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January 2010 - Australian Open Betting

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year, played on the hard courts of Melbourne Park. In 2011 Novak Djokovic won the men’s event for the second time and he is the big favourite to win again this year. Kim Clijsters won the women’s draw but only goes into this year’s edition as the fourth favourite. You can find plenty of tips on long-term markets and individual matches for this year’s edition right here.

The Australian Open kicks off the Grand Slams every year in sunny Melbourne in January. Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are expected to be back to defend their titles with British hopes high that Andy Murray can finally win a big one. The team at betting.betfair will keep you up to date with all the latest news from the tournament with betting preview and latest odds on who'll take home the title.

Australian Open Results: Federer takes no mercy

Roger Federer admires the Australian Open trophy in the locker room

Roger Federer stormed to yet another Grand Slam win by beating Andy Murray in straight sets in the final of the Australian Open but not before he had traded at odds of 8 on Betfair...

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

31 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Murray to beat the Master

Andy Murray shakes hands with Roger Federer at the O2 Arena; Murray has a 6-4 head-to-head record against the world number one

Ben Caudell tells us how long it's been since a British male last won a Grand Slam, talks us through the stats between these two and puts his head on the block by tipping Andy...

30 Jan 2010

Australian Open Womens' Final: Serena Williams matched at 26 on Betfair

Australian Open Betting

Serena proves why she's the world number one in a three set win over Justine Henin......

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

30 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: The women's final everybody wanted

Australian Open Betting

Serena is going for a 12th Grand Slam but Justine is playing without fear. Will it be the reigning champion or the comeback queen who is victorious in Melbourne on Saturday morning? Ben Caudell selects...

29 Jan 2010

Australian Open Tennis: Unplayable Federer sets up Murray showdown

Federer was unplayable this morning and didn't face a single break point all match

Roger Federer dispatched Jo Wilfried-Tsonga with consumate ease this morning to set up a repeat of the 2008 US Open final against Andy Murray......

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

29 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting Tips: Tsonga can push Federer all the way

Jo Wilfried Tsonga and Roger Federer after their last meeting, which the Frenchman won, last year

Ben Caudell had a good feeling about Jo Wilfried Tsonga before the tournament began and he's seen nothing so far to change his mind. Whatever happens though, we're in for a treat when the enigmatic...

28 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Great Scot! Andy Murray reaches final

Australian Open Betting

Brit reaches second Grand Slam final after coming from a set down to destroy Marin Cilic in Melbourne. Max Liu reports....

28 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Expect an epic when USA meets China

Serena feels the heat against Azarenka

Serena Williams came perilously close to an Australian Cup exit against Victoria Azarenka and there are signs that Na Li could also give the champ trouble. Ben Caudell has the pick of the odds ahead...

27 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Fresh Murray to make second Grand Slam final

Another victory for Andy Murray?

Murray is yet to drop a set in the Melbourne heat and that should count in his favour against an opponent who has been taken to the brink five times, says Ben Caudell...

27 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Na Li's success shows China is a growing force

Australian Open Betting

In the not too distant past, women were banned from playing professional sport in China. But that's all changed now and, says Ralph Ellis, Na Li's success is Melbourne is testament to the nation's emergence...

27 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: FedEx to deliver the goods against Davydenko

Roger Federer was at his very best against Lleyton Hewitt

Nikolay Davydenko is the in-form man of the ATP Tour but he's not playing just anyone in the quarter-finals tonight, he's playing Roger Federer. And that should mean the end of the Russian's good run,...

26 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Williams to march on

Serena should have too much ammunition for Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka will prove a determined opponent for Serena but the American is special stuff among the leading ladies and should have too much class for the Belarusian, says Ben Caudell...

26 Jan 2010

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26 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Can Henin repeat the Belgian comeback trick?

Australian Open Betting

Gary Boswell believes that Justine Henin might be the greatest player of her generation. The Belgian has looked good in Melbourne but with the Williams sisters likely to be waiting in the later rounds, is...

26 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Murray reaches semi-finals after Nadal injury

Australian Open Betting

British star knocks out defending champion to reach semi-final without losing a set......

26 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Tsonga has the tools to upset Novak

Australian Open Betting

With a new Babolat racquet adding extra power to his game, the Frenchman could be the man to back in Wednesday's repeat of the 2008 Australian Open final....

26 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: The dream goes on for Henin

'Henin has looked like a women possessed'

This one's simple - the Belgian is back to her best, so back her!...

25 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Heart says Murray, head says Nadal

Will it be screams of joy or anguish for Murray?

The Spanish Bull is getting back to his best and is the value bet in this humdinger of a quarter-final...

25 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Rising star kubot is a threat to Djokovic

Australian Open Betting

The former-champion has beaten his Polish opponent twice before but Lukasz Kubot is one of the games rising stars, says Ben Caudell, and he could pose a signifcant threat to the Serb....

24 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Andy Murray set for big server test

Australian Open Betting

Andy Murray meets a giant American with a big serve in the fourth round in Melbourne. The Scot is one of the best returners in the game though, says Ben Caudell, so it should be...

23 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Zvonareva to end Gisela's beautiful run

Gisela Dulko will be in high spirits after knocking out Ana Ivanovic but Vera Zvonareva should prove too strong for her

Ben Caudell tells us why Ana Ivanovic's conqueror Gisela Dulko is likely to crash out to Vera Zvonareva tonight, plus the best bet from the men's draw.......

22 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Starlet Maria can shoot to new heights

Maria Kirilenko can get past the tenacious Vinci

Ben Caudell looks at Maria Kirilenko's tussle with Roberta Vinci and Gael Monfils' match-up with American giant John Isner...

21 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Roddick and Davydenko can make shock progress to the semis

Andy Roddick made the semis here

Simon Mundie scrutinises the men's draw to find who can be the last four men standing. And we may see some real upsets on the cards with the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic...

21 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Venus layers to get their knickers in a twist?

A typically ferocious drive from Venus en route to beating Sybille Bammer

As all the talk in the women's draw is of favourite Serena and a quarter-final showdown between Belgian duo Clijsters and Henin, Ralph Ellis tells us how Venus has quietly gone about her business. Well...

21 Jan 2010

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Andy Murray will win the Australian Open

Can Murray power himself to a Grand Slam win?

Go on, be patriotic, says the Betfair Contrarian. Murray can win his first Grand Slam in Melbourne this month and is worth a wager at [6.6]...

The Betfair Contrarian

20 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Monaco can beat Llodra from the baseline

Australian Open Betting

The slow Melbourne courts will suit Juan Monaco's counter-punching style down to the ground and his French opponent's game is likely to play into his hands too, says Ben Caudell. Meanwhile, a home favourites' comeback...

20 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Henin on course to emulate Clijsters

Justine Henin overcame her first tough test against Elena Dementieva

Justine Henin overcame her first major test at this year's Australian Open against Elena Dementieva this morning but it was no walk in the park........

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco

20 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Can Blake get back on track against injured Del Potro?

Australian Open Betting

The US Open Champion isn't feeling 100% and American James Blake is exactly the type of player who can capitalise on an opponent's woes, says Ben Caudell....

19 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Women's greats set for epic battle

Australian Open Betting

Justine Henin has returned to the tour revitalised, refreshed and somewhere near her best. But her Russian opponent in the second round of the Australian Open will provide a serious test, says Ben Caudell....

19 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: New season, new Andy?

Australian Open Betting

With a new coaching team, a new car and a new sponsor, Andy Murray demonstrated new found aggression in his first round victory at the Australian Open. But should we back him to win his...

19 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Only way is up for O'Brien

The young Brit had a great 2009 so can she kick-off 2010 with a decent run in Melbourne? Meanwhile, the Polish number one may be on the verge of troubling the world's top 50. Ben...

18 Jan 2010

Australian Open Daily Tips: Wily old Gicquel can advance in Melbourne

Marc Gicquel can get the better of Simone Bolelli

Ben Caudell opens up a fortnight of Aussie Open tips with a look at one game in either singles tournament...

17 Jan 2010

The Brits in Melbourne: Is there any hope for Baltacha and O'Brien?

Katie O'Brien starts as slim favourite in her first round clash with Patricia Mayr

Murray's not the only Brit at the Australia Open but what can we expect from Elena and Katie? Barry Millns looks at the challenge facing the British women in Melbourne...

17 Jan 2010

Australian Open Women's Draw: It's not just USA v Belgium

The winner will come from Belgium - according to Barry Millns - and Clijsters is the current favourite at 4.9

Sky's tennis commentator Barry Millns looks at the contenders in a competitive women's draw...

17 Jan 2010

Australian Open Tips: Five odds-on players to take on in the first round

Australian Open Betting

Sean Calvert identifies a quintet of men to lay in the first round at Melbourne...

17 Jan 2010

Jack Houghton's Betting Challenge Week 24: The Aussie Open portfolio is open

Davydenko is the value

Jack Houghton runs through a variety of markets at the Australian Open as his Challenge marches on towards profitability...

17 Jan 2010

Australian Open Tips: Five underdogs who can advance past the first round

Vania King is Gary Boswell's strongest first round fancy

The Boz was up with the larks on Friday morning to catch the Australian Open Women's Tennis draw live. He has been at the form books ever since working out his potential first round shocks....

16 Jan 2010

Australian Open Women's Betting: Four reasons to back Serena, four reasons to give her a miss

Will Serena be smiling in a fortnight?

Serena Williams has won the Australian Open four times - but the world number one has never defended her title in Melbourne before. Guy McCrea considers if Serena can do it this time....

16 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting Preview: Four bets from the men's draw

Djokovic offers good back-to-lay value

Sean Calvert looks at the draw and pulls out a quartet of gents to get behind...

16 Jan 2010

Australian Open Men's Tennis Betting: Former champ or previous winner?

Federer and Nadal have won 17 of the last 19 Grand Slams. Would you bet against one of them winning this year's Aussie Open?

Will the winner of this year's Australian Open be a former champion in the shape of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic or will we see a first-time winner? More importantly, which of the...

15 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: Murray rivalry with Del Potro could dominate tennis

Australian Open Betting

Andy Murray turns 23 this spring and Ralph Ellis fears that, with Federer still dominating and Juan Del Potro getting better and better, the Brit's chance of ever being world number one may have come...

8 Jan 2010

Australian Open Betting: When retirement is not the end

Could Jennifer Capriati return as a fierce competitor?

Justine Henin's recent return to the WTA Tour is just the latest in a long line of comebacks made by high-profile female players in recent years. Why do they do it, asks Guy McCrea?...

7 Jan 2010