The 2026 tennis season has delivered plenty of surprises across both the ATP and WTA tours, setting the stage for high-stakes betting action as the summer hardcourt swing heats up. September is here, and so too are several important tournaments dotting the tennis landscape, the Laver Cup and the Masters 1000 China Open.
Laver Cup
- Date: September 25 to 27, 2026
- Previous Winner: Team World
- Location: AO London
China Open
- Date: September 30 to October 11, 2026
- Previous Men’s Winner: Jannik Sinner
- Previous Women’s Winner: Amanda Anisimova
- Location: National Tennis Centre, Beijing, China
Bet on Tennis: Top Markets to Try
BetUS has tennis odds on tournaments throughout the year, but naturally, there is much more activity surrounding a Grand Slam event. Whether it is the men’s or women’s division, doubles, or even mixed doubles, we have it all under one roof. BetUS Sportsbook is pleased to offer a comprehensive menu of tennis odds and explain to you how they work.
- Moneylines: Choose the player to win the head-to-head set or match. Favorites are indicated by a minus (-) sign, while underdogs are indicated by a plus (+) sign. Thus, a -140 favorite requires $140 to win $100, for a return of $240 (the original bet plus profit). Conversely, a +120 underdog means a $100 wager will win $120, for a return of $220 (the original bet plus profit).
- Game Spreads: These work like point spreads in football or basketball. If a player is a 3 ½ game favorite, they would have to win by a combined four or more games than their total number of losses at the end of the match for the bet to be graded as a winner.
Favorites are always enticing, but a gritty underdog can make things interesting and provide plenty of value with enough of a head start. Bet $100 on a favorite or an underdog and double your money. It can be that easy.
- Totals: Bettors can bet over or under the designated total number of games in a set or a match, which is the combined number of games won by both players in a match. Women’s matches are usually decided by the first player to win two sets, while the men must win three sets to win a match. Therefore, men’s match totals are always higher than women’s.
In a standard best-of-three-set Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) match, the average game total typically hovers around 21.5 to 22.5 games, while 38.5 to 39.5 games is typical for a best-of-five-set ATP Grand Slam match. Bet $100 on over or under the designated total set by the oddsmakers and double your money if you win.
- Futures: Each player has corresponding odds to win the tournament, and the odds are reflected in moneylines, as described above.
Tennis Live Bets
Those who are new to tennis betting will get the hang of it very quickly. BetUS has an extensive list of live betting opportunities that appear as the game is occurring. It’s fast, exciting, and provides plenty of action.
Checklist for Tennis Betting: Pre-Play and In-Play Tips
Every sharp handicapper has a checklist, whether it is tennis betting or any other sport. Men’s and women’s tennis odds can be found on all the tournaments listed, so make sure to do the following:
- Fund your account at BetUS
- Do your homework and review each player’s historical performances at that venue.
- Create your own tennis odds on each match before looking at those being offered at BetUS to determine if there are any that are giving you the biggest betting bang for your buck.
For In-play bet action:
- BetUS offers odds on the point in progress, the game, the set, and, of course, the updated match odds.
- Observe the momentum of each match and whether a player is getting fatigued and could be laboring as the match grows longer. This could be an ideal opportunity to bet on their opponent.
