Match Previews : Tennis

Wimbledon Stat Attack: Rafa in his element

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:29:23 +0000

Ben Caudell is siding with Rafael Nadal to make the most of all his Grand Slam experience and get the better of Novak Djokovic today but which is the best market to back him in?

Wimbledon Men's Final Betting: Sticking with Djokovic

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:11:44 +0000

Novak Djokovic was the man our in-form tipster Sean Calvert picked pre-tournament and nothing he's seen from the two finalists so far are making him think now is the time to jump ship and side with Rafael Nadal.

Wimbledon Men's Final Betting: The side markets

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:57:31 +0000

Despite how tight the match looks on paper, there is still huge value to be had in Sunday's final, says Jack Houghton.

Wimbledon Stat Attack: Tsonga on song

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:11:39 +0000

He's been the best player on the planet throughout 2011 but Novak Djokovic may have met his match in the big-serving, all-action Jo-Wilfried Tsonga this afternoon. At least that's what the stats say, says Ben Caudell.

Wimbledon Day 11 Tips: Murray's wait will go on

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:12:21 +0000

Andy Murray will have the hopes of a nation pinned on during Friday afternoon but a fit-again Rafael Nadal should have too much in his locker, not least the self-belief of taking the Scot apart at SW19 before.

Wimbledon Stat Attack: Sabine to serve up an upset

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:04:07 +0000

Sabine Lisicki's serving statistics are frighteningly good right now and she's clocked a few at the sort of speed Roger Federer serves at. If she can carry on doing that, she can defeat red-hot favourite Maria Sharapova, says Ben Caudell.

Wimbledon Tips Day 11: Kvitova to silence the Azarenka shriek

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:58:27 +0000

Maria Sharapova looks a little short in the betting against Sabine Lisicki but the better bet from today's action is to back Petra Kvitova to get the better of compulsive shieker Victoria Azarenka, says Sean Calvert.

Wimbledon Tips Day Ten: Andy's heading straight for the semis

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:39:45 +0000

Andy Murray's momma may have eyes for Feliciano Lopez but the Scot is focused on his task and should be backed for a comfortable win. Sean Calvert selects the best bets.

Wimbledon Stat Attack: Kova to test Pova

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:40:06 +0000

Maria Sharapova is the new favourite for Wimbledon glory after Serena Williams crashed out yesterday but the stats suggest today's opponent Dominika Cibulkova should be able to grab at least one set off her.

Wimbledon Tips Day Nine: Bye, bye Bartoli

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:37:09 +0000

The two most in-form players on grass of the last fortnight go head-to-head this afternoon and we should side with German starlet Sabine Lisicki, not Serena-conquering Marion Bartoli, says Sean Calvert.

Wimbledon Tips Day Eight: Sabine and the Spaniard

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:13:37 +0000

Andy Murray has a big test on his hands first up on Centre Court and could represent a good lay-to-back. But the sure things today are the explosive Sabine Lisicki and a big-serving lefty in the men's draw, says Sean Calvert.

Wimbledon Stat Attack: Sorry Andy but it's Gasquet's day for revenge

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:04:36 +0000

Richard Gasquet owes Andy Murray after the Scot knocked him out in a five set thriller three years ago. Ben Caudell, scourge of British hopes, believes the Frenchman will get his own back on Monday.

Wimbledon Stat Attack: X-rated bet and rocky Robin

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:07:01 +0000

Ben Caudell presents a compelling stats-based case for his two Saturday tips at Wimbledon...

Wimbledon Tips Day Six: Malisse set to melt Jurgen

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:48:01 +0000

Sean Calvert is off to Wimbledon this afternoon on what looks set to be a splendid Saturday. But will you follow his advice?

Wimbledon Bets: Murray aware of Ljubicic threat

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:49:06 +0000

Andy Murray is a strong favourite to beat Croatia's Ivan Ljubicic on Centre Court today but both the Scot himself and the stats suggest there are good reasons to think it won't be a walk in the park.