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2009 Australian Open Betting OddsRoger Federer of Switzerland drops to the court as he celebrates his victory over Fernando Gonzalez of Chile in their men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis tournament

The game of tennis is packed with suspense, fantastic finishes and extreme endurance. The top athletes in the world push their bodies to the very limit in an effort to claim one of the most distinguished prizes of the professional tennis fraternity, a Grand Slam victory.

Tennis offers not only fast and furious entertainment and action - there are some players who bring elegance and finesse to the game, whilst still others are reckless and take outlandish risks which often pay off.

Gambling on tennis only makes the on-court battles more riveting and intense. To watch the young Scot, Andy Murray in action is one thing, to watch him crush all-comers, and make a few bob out of the result is quite another!

To be a successful punter it is critical that you glean as much background knowledge of the athletes, the venues and other crucial factors that could affect the outcome of the event.

2009 Australian Open betting odds have a number of unique variables that should be taken into consideration before placing any bets:

  • It is the first Grand Slam of the year, and although many players will benefit from the enforced year end rest, some may come into the event a tad rusty. Most of the top players do prepare for the Open by taking part in other lesser ATP and WTA tournaments, so it is imperative to take a look at your favourite's current form.
  • Melbourne is renowned for hot, humid temperatures, and several players have been severely handicapped by the extreme heat. Maria Sharapova was one of the top contenders who really battled with the weather, and it could be argued that it took the sting out of her final clash with eventual champion, Serena Williams back in 2007. In an effort to remedy this problem, Sharapova is reported to have been training in SE Asia - this paid off she took home the grand slam title in 2008.
  • 2008 witnessed the unveiling of the controversial new court surface at the Open. The Rebound Ace was replaced by Plexicushion, and according to reports it offers more consistency, but is not as fast as some of the top players had imagined.