#Grand Slams

ATP Tour veteran Richard Gasquet begins his Australian Open campaign against Ugo Humbert on day 2 of the tournament after winning an ATP title last week. We have predictions for every day 2 match at the tournament and complete coverage of the first Grand Slam of the season. Damian Kust: Cachin improved his hard-court game a lot last year, but this…

Martina Navratilova predicts Novak Djokovic will pip Rafael Nadal to end the 2023 season as the leader in the all-time Grand Slam race in men's tennis. The Serb, who has so far never led the Slam race, could even improve his tally to 24 Major titles by the end of the year, believes Navratilova. After Nadal, Djokovic and their Big-3 rival Roger…

29th seed Sebastian Korda will open his account at Melbourne Park on Monday with a fixture against Cristian Garin. This First Round meeting will be just the second time that the two players have faced each other across the net. It could be a one-way contest. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. Korda is ranked 31st in the…

Rafael Nadal, who is currently ranked No.2 in the world, is arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is the only player in history to have the highest number of Grand Slams (22), ahead of his rivals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. He has returned once again at the 2023 Australian Open, where he will try to notch his 23rd Grand…

On the eve of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2023, tennis finds itself at a crossroads. In August, Serena Williams rocked the sports world when she announced she would retire following the 2022 U.S. Open. One month later, Roger Federer announced his retirement. It will be the first season without both of them since 1999. The absence…

Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on world number 64 Quentin Halys in Round One of the Australian Open on Monday. Take a look at our Australian Open predictions: These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. When the world number four takes on the world number 64, a one-sided match is expected. So it may prove to be, with…

All eyes are on Melbourne Park in Australia this week, as the Australian Open kicks off on Monday the 16 of January. In the women's draw, a potentially exciting clash between Coco Vendeweghe and Anhelina Kalinina will take place on the first day. We look at the best bets to make on this match. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of…

The first grand slam of the new tennis season gets underway on January 16 in Melbourne and the 2023 Australian Open is set to provide no end of intriguing storylines. Chief among them is the return of Novak Djokovic one year from his deportation debacle, as the Serb looks to match Rafael Nadal's record of 22 grand slam titles. Djokovic's…

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is the overwhelming favorite in the season's first Grand Slam. Read on for our women's Australian Open tennis odds and picks. (WTA rankings as of Saturday, Jan. 14). Four of the last five winners of the Australian Open will not have a chance for repeat success this season. Caroline Wozniacki (2018 winner) and Ashleigh Barty…

Iga Swiatek opens as the 2023 Australian Open favorite when first-round play begins on Sunday at Melbourne Park. Swiatek, the top-ranked player in the world, is looking for a second consecutive Grand Slam victory after winning the 2022 U.S. Open. The field, however, also includes a number of other heavy hitters. Among those expected to give Swiatek…

Rafael Nadal celebrates after clinching his 21st Grand Slam title in Melbourne Free tennis tips, best bets and analysis for day one of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday. Live on Eurosport, midnight Sunday R Nadal to win & both players to win a set 1pt 5-4 bet365, Betfair, Power Both players to win a set in S Tsitsipas v Q Halys 2pts…

Patrick McEnroe has labeled Novak Djokovic as "the clear favorite" for the Australian Open title as he believes the Serb finishing with 24 of 25 Grand Slams is definitely possible. Djokovic, 35, is a record nine-time Australian Open champion and he is returning to Melbourne Park after being denied participation at the opening Grand Slam of the year…

Take a look at our Aryna Sabalenka Australian Open 2023 overview right here. At the time of writing, Aryna Sabalenka is number 5 in the world as of the last WTA rankings adjustment. This 24 year old from Belarus has improved massively over the last few years, hence the position she now has. In fact, by looking at the most recent outright winner…

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek headlines 2023 Australian Open betting across multiple sportsbook platforms. Preseason tennis betting odds saw the Polish star as the lone figure pegged to triple-digits on the tennis odds board. But that changed following Thursday's draw release, which prompted Swiatek's odds to move, along with several other key contenders…

After a year's absence, Novak Djokovic is back Down Under to compete in the Australian Open - the Grand Slam he's reigned supreme over and won nine times between 2008 and 2021. The consensus at sportsbooks is that Djokovic is the player to beat in his bid for a record-tenth Aussie Open title and a record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title. But does this…

Full details on Swiatek Australian Open 2023 participation are given here. Iga Swiatek is the undisputed Queen of the WTA Tour at the moment. The 21 year old Polish player is at the top of the tree in the rankings, as has been the case for a while now. In fact, she has more than double the points of Ons Jabeur - the current world number 2. This…

On the Men's side of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic aims for his record tenth title and is a heavy favorite as a result. However, in the Women's Draw, four of the last five winners will not have a chance for repeat success this season. Caroline Wozniacki (2018 winner) and Ashleigh Barty (2022 winner) have both retired, and two-time winner…

History was made in the Men's Draw of last year's Australian Open. Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev for his 21st Grand Slam title, breaking a tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Nadal now has 22 major titles (after winning the French Open) to Djokovic's 21. Still, the Serbian is looking to extend his record to ten Australian Open titles (no…

Rafael Nadal of Spain is the No. 1 seed in the men's singles circuit for the 2023 Australian Open. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal can't meet until the final, but Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek could battle in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open, according to Thursday's singles…

The first Grand Slam of the 2023 tennis season has arrived. The Australian Open begins on Sunday night and will continue for the next two weeks until a winner is crowned at Rod Laver Arena. After being banned from last year's tournament due to his vaccination status, Novak Djokovic is back in Melbourne for this year's event and is the odds-on…

Warren Gatland set his sights on upsetting world No 1 Ireland after completing his Wales coaching set-up for the Six Nations with the appointments of Alex King and Mike Forshaw. Gatland made a dramatic return as Wales head coach in December to replace the sacked Wayne Pivac and immediately stamped his mark by removing Stephen Jones and Gethin…

Rafael Nadal has shown us time and time again that he cannot be taken for granted in any tournament where he appears. The Spanish tennis player, 36 years old and current number two in the world, is ready to defend his crown in the first Grand Slam of the season, and although it is clear that he does not arrive with the best feelings, already in…

American tennis legend Tracy Austin's son Brandon Holt has made a name for himself in the sport in recent months. The 24-year-old son of two-time US Open champion Tracy Austin is through to his second main draw at the Grand Slams after a successful run in three qualifying matches at the 2023 Australian Open. The American youngster, currently ranked…

Unlike the last Grand Slam we witnessed, the potential for an exciting first-time winner is slightly depressed and the chances of Novak Djokovic reclaiming his throne in Australia are high. Djokovic has been allowed back into the country after infamously missing last year's event. The 21-time Grand Slam champion ended his 2022 season in impressive…

Petra Kvitova and Daria Kasatkina are set to face off in an upcoming tennis match. Both players have had successful careers and are known for their aggressive playstyles and powerful shots. This match is sure to be an exciting and highly-anticipated event for fans of the sport. Claim Your Welcome Bonus! Petra Kvitova, from the Czech Republic, is…

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The era of the big three is nearing its closure. While we already saw the end of Roger Federer, Nadal is struggling with injuries. The only player who is going strong among these three is Novak Djokovic. Even though the Serb missed out on most part of the tour last year, he capitalized on the rest of the tournaments he played. Going forward, he is…

The 2023 Australian Open Women's tournament will start this month, as the best WTA players in the world descend on OZ for the first Grand Slam of the new season. Reigning champion Ashleigh Barty retired following her win at Melbourne Park last year. The tournament favourite is the current world No 1 Iga Swiatek, who will hope to outlast the…

Stefanos Tsitsipas has nine career titles but has yet to win a coveted Grand Slam tournament. The 24-year-old has been knocking on the door at the Australian Open, reaching the semi-final in three of the last four years (2019, 2021, 2022). With Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from this year's Aussie, the door has cracked open a little wider for the…

MINNEAPOLIS -- As managerial debuts go, this was not one to remember. The same could be said for Aaron Civale's start and Bryan Shaw's relief appearance. Carl Willis saw his first game as a big-league manager go from a tie game to a 12-8 loss as the Twins scored nine runs in the fifth inning Friday night at Target Field. Civale started the fifth…

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will try to dominate and win the most important tournaments on the ATP Tour again in 2023. Last year, the Majorcan won the first two Majors of the season by accomplishing a real feat at the Australian Open and confirming his incredible numbers at Roland Garros. The Serbian champion, for his part, was only able to…

Top seed Ons Jabeur will play the rising Czech star Linda Noskova in the semifinal of the 2023 Adelaide International on Saturday, January 7. Get the live streaming options of this Ons Jabeur v Linda Noskova match along with its preview, head-to-head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 Adelaide International live streaming online? For tennis…

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Dabble in Wimbledon 2022 betting with a go-to preview. One of the most popular tennis tournaments is in action and it's time to tune in for a fantastic spectacle. Wimbledon has long been a summer staple for tennis enthusiasts, with fans around the world tuning in to watch the oldest Grand Slam tournament in the history of the sport. With the US…

Rafael Nadal has been dominant at Roland Garros, winning 14 titles over his 18 career tournaments. Read on for our futures picks for the 2023 French Open. The French Open is the second Grand Slam of the season. The clay surface is difficult for even the best players, with just three of the 41 combined Grand Slam titles from Roger Federer and Novak…

Wimbledon, Australian Open, French Open, and the US Open. New Zealanders look forward to these significant events annually, hoping to catch the world's best take to the court and deliver ultimate tennis action. However, the grand slams are more than just eye candy for betting Kiwis; it's a chance to fuel their passion and win real money playing at…

Rafael Nadal has already been tipped as the favorite to clinch the title at the 2023 French Open by former Australian tennis pro Paul McNamee. The Spaniard had an injury-troubled end to his 2022 season and things have not improved for him at the start of this year. He lost both his matches at the United Cup, to Cameron Norrie and Alex de Minaur,…

Novak Djokovic won his fourth straight Wimbledon title in 2022 and seventh overall. Read on for our futures picks for Wimbledon 2023. History is at stake on the men's side of Wimbledon in 2023, as Novak Djokovic looks to break a second-place tie with Pete Sampras and earn his eighth Wimbledon title, which would match Roger Federer's record of…

Yuki Bhambri, once considered a top-50 prospect, is the first big Indian player after Sania Mirza to quit the singles format to prolong his tennis career. Yuki Bhambri, a tennis player from India, decided to stop competing in singles matches without using any emotive rhetoric balderdash. After Sania Mirza, the 28-year-old former top-50 prospect is…

This season's Guinness Six Nations Championship will see a familiar face and an exciting international newcomer in the coaches' corner. Warren Gatland has returned for a second stint with Wales, replacing Wayne Pivac, while Steve Borthwick takes the England reins after Eddie Jones was sacked two weeks ago. Here the PA news agency looks at the four…

American legend Venus Williams will be up against the 114th-ranked Katie Volynets in the first round of the 2023 Auckland Open on Monday, January 2. Get the live streaming options of this Venus Williams v Katie Volynets match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 Auckland Open live streaming online? For…

In the first round of the 2023 Adelaide International 1, former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev will face Lorenzo Sonego. Claim Your Welcome Bonus! By his lofty standards, the Russian had a fairly good year. He won two ATP championships this year, at Vienna and Los Cabos, defeating Shapovalov and Norrie in the finals, and he won 45 of his 64 matches…

Fixture: (WC) Garbine Muguruza vs (PR) Bianca Andreescu Tournament:Adelaide International 1 Round: First round (Round of 32) Venue: Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide, Australia Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt Prize money: $826837 Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime Video Former World No. 1 Garbine Muguruza will lock horns with…

Last year's equivalent piece saw Ben Linfoot highlight the claims of 33/1 shot Tuesday in the Oaks, who duly obliged at odds of 13/2 at Epsom. That was just one of a number of antepost winners throughout the year, with Matt Brocklebank selecting Desert Crown at 25/1 for the Derby, and tennis expert Andy Schooler picking out Canada for the Davis Cup…

The coming Australian Open is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. With so many top players competing, it's not easy to guess who will come out on top. One player who could make a big impact is Carlos Alcaraz. Though he doesn't have as much experience as some of his rivals, he has shown flashes of brilliance and could easily…

Novak Djokovic is back in Australia. Nearly a year since he was not allowed to play in the Australian Open and deported because of his stance against the COVID-19 vaccination, Djokovic is scheduled to begin prep for this year's opening major in Adelaide for the Adelaide International 1. Just over a month ago, Djokovic had his three-year ban from…

Martina Navratilova thinks Iga Swiatek will also be finishing the 2023 season ranked at No 1 in the world. Swiatek, 21, replaced Ashleigh Barty at the top spot after the Australian announced a shock retirement from tennis at the age of 25 in late March. In 2022, Swiatek captured two Grand Slam titles and won eight of her nine finals. Swiatek is…

World number 56 and Switzerland's Marc-Andrea Huesler will face the Kazakh and 142nd-ranked Timofey Skatov on the first day of the 2023 United Cup to played on Thursday, December 29. Get the live streaming options of this Marc-Andrea Huesler v Timofey Skatov match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 United…

Fixture: (USA) Jessica Pegula vs (CZE) Petra Kvitova Date: 30 December 2022 Tournament:United Cup 2023 Round: Group stage Venue: Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia Surface: Outdoor hardcourt Prize money: $15000000 Match timing: (Dec 30) 10 am local time, 4:30 am IST, (Dec 29) 6 pm EST and 11 pm GMT Live telecast: USA - ESPN | Australia - Stan…

World number four Stefanos Tsitsipas will kick-start his season with a tough battle against the 28th-ranked Grigor Dimitrov on the first day of the 2023 United Cup to played on Thursday, December 29. Get the live streaming options of this Stefanos Tsitsipas v Grigor Dimitrov match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to…