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 tours move into the Asian hard-court swing.
Team Europe has just reclaimed the Laver Cup, beating Team World 13-5 in London (25-27 September), with Alexander Zverev sealing the win over Learner Tien. Attention now turns to China, where the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing gets underway September 30 (running through October 11), followed by the ATP Masters 1000 Rolex Shanghai Masters, which runs October 7–18 — the only Masters 1000 event in the Asia-Pacific region.
China Open
WTA Masters 1000
- Previous Women’s Winner: Amanda Anisimova
- Date: September 30 to October 11, 2026
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts
- Location: National Tennis Centre, Beijing, China
ATP Masters 1000
- Previous Men’s Winner: Jannik Sinner
- Date: October 7 to 18, 2026
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts
- Location: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, 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: It is a wager placed on an outcome that won’t be decided until later in a tournament or season — think tournament champion, Grand Slam winner, or year-end World No. 1. Unlike a moneyline, which settles after a single match, futures odds are set well in advance and shift throughout the event as players advance, get upset, or withdraw. Futures are posted as American odds just like moneylines, but the numbers run much bigger since they reflect a field of dozens (or more) of contenders rather than two players. A top seed might open at +250 to win a major, meaning a $100 bet returns $350 total if they take the title. Tennis futures aren’t limited to outright tournament winners. Bettors can also wager on things like which player will reach the final, who takes home a specific Grand Slam, or who finishes the season ranked No. 1 on the ATP or WTA Tour.
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.
