The ATP Tour, or the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour, represents the premier circuit for professional male tennis players.
Established in 1972, the ATP Tour has evolved into a global showcase of top-tier tennis talent. Comprising a diverse array of tournaments, the ATP World Tour offers a dynamic calendar that spans the entire year.
The crown jewels of this circuit are the four Grand Slam events: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. These tournaments not only hold historical significance but also carry the highest prestige and offer the most substantial ranking points and prize money.
In addition to the Grand Slam tournaments, the ATP Tour includes various other categories, such as the ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, and ATP 250 events.
These competitions take place across different playing surfaces, including hard court, clay, and grass, challenging players’ versatility and skills, and there is also ATP Tour odds available.
The ATP Tour culminates in the Nitto ATP World Finals, where the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the year compete for the prestigious season-ending titles.
ATP Tour betting is available for every menโs tournament at all levels, which is why betting on tennis is so popular.
How Does the ATP Tour Work?
The ATP Tour operates on a yearly calendar, with tournaments taking place around the world, often depending on the seasonal weather.
Players earn ranking points based on their performance in these events, which are crucial for determining their world rankings.
The year culminates in the ATP World Finals, an elite tournament featuring the best players. Itโs always hotly contested, and behind the Grand Slams, itโs the most popular ATP Tour betting tournament.
Betting Strategy
ATP Tour betting is hugely popular, and there are plenty of wagering options available.
Because of the volume of ATP World matches every day, there are plenty of choices available. There are often short favorites in the opening rounds but matches become more competitive in the finals.
We love betting on tournament winner markets. Thatโs where bettors find the best value, and there can be upsets, especially at the lower levels.
Prop Bets
Prop bets are wagers on specific outcomes within a match.
In the context of the ATP Tour, these might include bets on the number of aces served or the first player to be broken.
Prop bets can increase the excitement of a tennis match, and ATP Tour odds are generous for ATP prop bets.