Australian Open 2023 Betting Tips
The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year, and due to its festival atmosphere and raucous crowd, it has become arguably the most popular.
It attracts more fans through its doors every year than the French Open, the US Open and Wimbledon and played in the summer sunshine of Melbourne is one of the highlights of the player’s calendars.
The Australian Open was first held in 1905 in Melbourne and was originally played on grass before converting to the hard-court tournament it is today in 1987.
When and where is the Australian Open 2023?
The Australian Open is held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. It lasts a fortnight as the tournament progresses through men’s and women’s singles and doubles, mixed doubles and wheelchair events.
In 2023 it starts on the 16th of January, with the women’s singles final taking place on the 28th of January and the men’s on the 29th.
Australian Open Players 2023
Most of the familiar faces in the tennis universe will be at the Australian Open, including 2022 men’s winner Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, as well as Britain’s Andy Murray and Cameron Norrie.
Representing the women will be world number one, Iga Swiatek, Britain’s number one, Emma Raducanu, Elena Rybakina and up and comer Coco Gauff. 2022’s women’s winner Ashleigh Barty has retired, so she will not be attending, and local-favourite Nick Kyrgios has had to withdraw due to a knee injury.
Top 10 Men’s Singles
Top 10 Women’s Singles
Who won the Australian Open in 2022?
The Australian Open 2022 was won by Rafael Nadal for the second time and Ashleigh Barty, the first Australian woman to win the Australian Open in 44 years.
Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 to win the men’s final in 5 hours and 24 minutes, the second longest Grand Slam of all time.
Barty beat Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 to win the women’s final.
Australian Open men’s previous winners
How to bet on the Australian Open 2023
William Hill offers the latest odds on all of the Australian Open. for the best odds on the men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and wheelchair tournaments.
Pre-match betting
Pre-match betting allows players to preview the odds before a match and bet on who they think will win before it begins.
Bet Builder
Bet builders allow you to put multiple bets into one bet, selecting various factors of an individual game. It will enable you to combine odds, which can increase return potential but also the likelihood of a losing bet.
Accumulator Bets
Accumulator bets are much like bet builders but include multiple winners from different games/ matches as part of the overall bet. For example, you could bet on five players to win at the Australian Open, and if all five win, you would win the bet. If one lost, you would lose.
In-play betting
In-play betting lets you put bets on during a match or game and utilises dynamic odds, which change as the tournament progresses and unfolds.
Australian Open Betting Tips
- Keep an eye on the Australian Open throughout the tournament, as it will help you make informed decisions when choosing who to bet on.
- Don’t automatically back the favourites; tennis tournaments are known for upsets and consistently produce unlikely results.
- Look at previous winners and the players in the best form when making bets on winners.
Australian Open Betting FAQs
Where can I watch the Australian Open?
Eurosport and Amazon Prime.
When does the 2023 Australian Open begin?
It is played from the 16th – 29th of January.
What court type is the Australian Open contested on?
The Australian Open is a hardcourt tournament.
Who are the most successful Australian Open tennis players in history?
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams with nine and seven titles, respectively.
Will Novak Djokovic compete at the Australian Open 2023?
Yes, he is competing and bidding for a historic 10th win in the Australian Open this year.
