2008 Australian Open Bets
Australian Open Bet Types
The first and best known of the Australian Open betting options is aptly known as 'futures' betting. The simplest example of futures or ante-post betting is a bet on the Championship winner. For example, punters will place a bet that Roger Federer taking the men's singles title.
A large chunk of Australian Open betting is made on the singles encounters from the first round right through to the final, as well as on selected doubles clashes. Odds are quoted for various 2008 Australian Open bets. For example:
- The actual result - Roger Federer to beat Rafael Nadal in the second round
- The number of games that Federer loses in eliminating Novak Djokovic from the tournament (0-5 inclusive, 6-10 inclusive or more than 10).
Types of Tennis Bets
There are several different types of fixed odds Australian Open bets available to the punter:
Win Singles – the tennis player you have chosen has to win for your bet to be successful
Each-Way Singles – this bet is in reality split stake bet between win only and place only. Even if your favourite does not win, you may still get a return on your money.
Multiple Bets – these bets involve more than one selection and include: Double, Treble, Round-Robin, Trixie, Patent, Yankee, Flag, Canadian, Heinz and Goliath.
Tennis Betting Rules
Below is a typical example of a set of betting rules that a bookmaker could use when offering betting on tennis. Please bear in mind that individual bookmakers may use a variation of these rules for their Australian Open bets.
a) Outright Betting: The bet is made in advance and the punter will forfeit his money if the player does not compete.
b) Match and Set Betting: In the event of a match starting but not being completed all match and set betting will be void. In the event of a change in the total number of sets played match bets will stand, but set betting will be void. For example, a match originally designated as 'best of 5 sets' reduced to 'best of 3 sets' because of inclement weather. Bets placed after the semi-final stage will be classified as match bets, and in the event of the match starting, but not being completed, will be declared void.
c) If the court type, playing surface or venue is changed all bets will stand.
d) Any bets accepted after a match has started will be deemed void, win or lose.
