Tennis

Barclays ATP Tour Finals: Djokovic back to his best

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:20 +0000

After a troublesome year in which he was criticised for retiring from too many matches, switched rackets and failed to make a Grand Slam final the man they call "The Serbinator" looks back to his imperious best and could be the man to beat in London next week.

Barclays ATP Tour World Betting: Fitness a bigger factor than form

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:33:32 +0000

As the world's best prepare to lock horns at the O2 in London in a bid to win the end of year extravaganza, Ralph Ellis tells us why in-form Novak Djokovic may be worth swerving in the betting if Andy Murray's comments are anything to go by.

Tennis Betting: Women's year review - part two

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:53:12 +0000

In the concluding part of his look back at women's tennis in 2009, Guy McCrea reviews some more of the season's top stories.

Paris Masters Semi-Final Tips: Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:04:08 +0000

Nadal goes into this one as outsider - so back him, says Ben Caudell

Paris Masters Day Five Tips: Gael Monfils v Marin Cilic

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:18:20 +0000

Ben Caudell believes that fine form will prevail over inconsistency in the French capital today...

Paris Masters Latest Odds: Andy fav as Fed crashes out

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:41:54 +0000

World number one loses to French outsider and Nadal drifts to maximum odds before saving three match-points...

Paris Masters Tips Day Four: Fernando Gonzalez v Juan Martin Del Potro

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:26:45 +0000

Can Argentina's finest lift himself out of a recent funk? Read on for Ben Caudell's views

Tennis Betting: Finished at 30

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:29:10 +0000

A punishing schedule, excessive amounts of money and psychological pressure mean tennis players' careers are getting shorter, says Simon Mundie.

Paris Masters Day Three Tips: Kubot can upset the odds

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:33:08 +0000

Ban Caudell makes a strong case for backing a big outsider in Paris on day three...

Paris Masters Day Two Tips: Veteran can defy odds to halt resurgent Lopez

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:24:52 +0000

Ben Caudell selects the best bets on day two in Paris as a veteran native meets an in-form Spaniard...

Paris Masters Betting Winner Market: Davydenko could Nik it

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:10:39 +0000

Fatigue, unpredictable levels of bounce, injuries and the upcoming end of year extravaganza in London will all play a part in who does well in one of the most difficult tournaments of the calendar to bet on but Nikolay Davydenko could go far, says Sean Calvert.

Paris Masters Betting: Paul-Henri Mathieu v Viktor Troicki

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:39:57 +0000

The consistently inconsistent Paul-Henri Mathieu faces Serbian youngster Viktor Troicki this afternoon in the first round of the Paris Masters. Mathieu will of course be on home soil but will this be enough to see him through, asks Ben Caudell.

Tennis Betting: Murray wins 14th career title in Valencia

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:04:35 +0000

Brit makes title-winning return in Spain and sets sights on London end of season event...

Women's Tennis 2009: The year in review (Part One)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:02:15 +0000

The year in women's tennis has seen plenty of players make headlines for both good and bad reasons. In the first of a two-part series, Guy McCrea reviews some of the standout stories from the 2009 calendar.

Tennis Betting: Murray raring to go in Valencia

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:24:21 +0000

The Valencia Open has switched from the clay to hard courts, which may suit the world number four as he returns from injury. Sean Calvert selects the best bets.