May 2010 - French Open Betting
The French Open at Roland Garros is the second Grand Slam of the year. This one is on clay and British interest hasn't gone far in recent years. The last winner from these isles was Sue Barker back in 1976. Can Andy Murray break through and win? Rafael Nadal has been the king of the Ronald Garros court and only lost there for the first time last year. For the latest betting news and previews from the team at betting.betfair keep checking out the French Open page and find out the best odds.
French Open Daily Tips: When two Spaniards go to war...
Andy Murray's out but the excitement continues at the French Open where Ben Caudell has a pair of bets today...
French Open Daily Tips: Murray must dig deep to beat Berdych
After a tough first week at Roland Garros, Andy Murray embarks on what promises to be a hard-fought contest against in-form Tomas Berdych. Does Ben Caudell believe the Brit's fighting spirit will see him into...
French Open Daily Tips: Ambitious youngster set to go the distance
Ben Caudell believes there is value to be had when two in-form players come face to face at Roland Garros......
French Open Daily Tips: Value to be had backing 'the grinder'...
Ben Caudell looks at the ladies draw for today's bet...
French Open Betting: Why diva tantrum means Jo isn't on Tsong
The French number one has been having a whinge about the scheduling at Roland Garros. But if he doesn't change his attitude soon, Jo Wilfried Tsonga could be in trouble when he meets a rising...
French Open Daily Tips: Going, going, Gonzalez?
A young Ukranian is out to upset the odds against last year's semi-finalist while a certain Serbian star is getting back to her best. Ben Caudell selects the best bets....
Murray v Chela: Easy for Andy?
The Brit is looking for a smooth passage to the third round against a familiar opponent. Joe Dyer thinks he can do it...
French Open Daily Tips: Outsider puts friendship aside in bid to upset odds
There's an all-French affair at Roland Garros today as two pals go head to head. We may not see an upset but we should see a long match, says Ben Caudell. Meanwhile, a rising Czech...
French Open Daily Tips: Side with the resolute Aussie
Lleyton Hewitt is not one to hide away when the going gets tough and a first-round encounter against a home favourite is tough indeed. This is just the sort of match he's made a career...
French Open Results: Murray backed at 10-1 as he outlasts Gasquet again
Relief for Andy backers as British star trades at big odds before knocking out erratic Frenchman in first round five setter....
French Open Daily Tips: Victory for Vera?
Ben Caudell tells us why Vera Dushevina is the player to side with as she goes up against Alona Bondarenko this afternoon....
French Open Daily Tips: Murray to crash out to home favourite
Andy Murray's build-up to the second Slam of the year has been far from convincing and a first round clash against the unseeded and extremely dangerous Richard Gasquet is the last thing he would have...
The Betting Challenge Week 41: Fed up with all of the Nadal hype
Having called last year's French Open winner, Jack Houghton is back to tennis for more of the same and tells us where his precious £100 is going in Week 41....
Men's French Open Betting: Tough to oppose Nadal in these conditions
To beat Rafael Nadal on clay you need hot, bright conditions where the ball flies off the racket. Unfortunately for Nadal layers, we're unlikely to get too much of that over the next couple of...
Women's French Open Betting: Five first round shocks
Gary Boswell picks five outsiders from the women's first round draw who can upset the odds and make us a profit in the process, including why Alicia Molik can knock out former World Number One...
Women's French Open Betting: A quartet of dark horses
Gary Boswell is more than aware of the threat posed by Justine Henin in Paris but even at an invitingly big 3.2, he's staying clear of the little Belgian champ and goes into battle with...
French Open Betting: Are you backing or laying this man?
There are no prizes for guessing who is the hot favourite for the French Open title in the men's draw and it's not surprising that Rafal Nadal is trading as short as [1.44]. But all...
French Open Womens' Singles: A favourite, a dark horse and a long shot
Justine Henin has a formidable record at Roland Garros and is determined to add to her four French Open titles. Meanwhile, a maturing talent can thrive on home support and a former-Wimbledon champion bids to...
The French Open: All you need to know about the clay Slam
Simon Mundie pays tribute to the second Grand Slam on the calendar where the crowd can do unpredictable things and only the fittest, most patient players survive...
French Open Betting: If Nadal fails, who can capitalise?
As ever, the betting for the French Open revolves around whether Rafael Nadal is a back or a lay at his current price. If he's not the man to win it, then who should we...