At the beginning of the 2023 tennis season is a nod to the past. Superstar women’s champion Serena Williams announced her retirement at the 2022 US Open. In like manner, Roger Federer announced his retirement on the men’s side. Williams and Federer were dominant brands with Tennis betting odds. And their retirements will change the value dynamics of the Grand Slam tennis events. In a similar way to other sports, the Grand Slam tournaments draw a lot of casual support. And those square fans bet the big names they are familiar with.
Australian Open
| Dates: | January 16-29, 2023 |
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Australian Open Men’s Championship Odds
| Player | Odds |
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| Novak Djokovic | +162 |
| Daniil Medvedev | +275 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | +350 |
| Nick Kyrgios | +700 |
| Rafael Nadal | +800 |
| Jannik Sinner | +1000 |
| All Other Players | +1200 |
Australian Open Women’s Championship Odds
| Player | Odds |
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| Iga Swiatek | +225 |
| Naomi Osaka | +800 |
| Caroline Garcia | +800 |
| Simona Halep | +900 |
| All Other Players | +1000 or higher |
First on the Grand Slam tennis schedule is the Australian Open. The Australian Open is the big initial event on the online betting board. Last year was diminished by the banishment of Novak Djokovic from the tournament. Djokovic refused to get a COVID vax shot, which cost him a shot at Grand Slam glory. Of course, the big question on the women’s side is if Naomi Osaka is mentally OK to play. She has had to drop out of recent Grand Slam events because of mental health issues.
Roland Garros French Open
| Dates: | May 28-June 11, 2023 |
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French Open Men’s Championship Odds
| Player | Odds |
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| Novak Djokovic | +162 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | +162 |
| Rafael Nadal | +500 |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | +600 |
| All Other Players | +1200 or higher |
French Open Women’s Championship Tennis Betting Odds
| Player | Odds |
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| Iga Swiatek | -110 |
| Simona Halep | +800 |
| Ons Jabeur | +1000 |
| Caroline Garcia | +1200 |
| Maria Sakkari | +1200 |
| Paula Badosa | +1200 |
| All Other Players | +1600 or higher |
Roland Garros is a favorite for tennis aficionados and Rafael Nadal. Indeed, Nadal is known as the “King of Clay” for his success at the French Open. The clay courts of Roland Garros make for a handicapping challenge with the Tennis lines. Great players at other venues often struggle at the French Open. But not Nadal.
The Championships, Wimbledon
Wimbledon Men’s Championship Odds
| Player | Odds |
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| Novak Djokovic | +110 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | +650 |
| Matteo Berrettini | +700 |
| Rafael Nadal | +800 |
| Daniil Medvedev | +800 |
| All Other Players | +1000 or higher |
Wimbledon Women’s Championship Odds
| Player | Odds |
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| Iga Swiatek | +400 |
| Ons Jabeur | +900 |
| Naomi Osaka | +1000 |
| Elena Rybakina | +1200 |
| Simona Halep | +1200 |
| All Other Players | +1400 or higher |
Specifically, no tennis tournament can rival Wimbledon for tradition and ritual. And this is part of what broke Naomi Osaka mentally. Osaka could not handle the mandatory press conference requirements at Wimbledon. Indeed, Wimbledon strictly adheres to its tradition and history. With no exceptions. Thus, Wimbledon rivals golf’s Masters Tournament as the one event everyone wants to win.
US Open
| Dates: | August 28-September 10, 2023 |
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US Open Men’s Championship Odds
| Player | Odds |
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| Novak Djokovic | +137 |
| Daniil Medvedev | +275 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | +350 |
| Nick Kyrgios | +800 |
| Rafael Nadal | +900 |
| Jannik Sinner | +1000 |
| All Other Players | +1200 or higher |
US Open Women’s Championship Tennis Betting Odds
| Player | Odds |
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| Iga Swiatek | +225 |
| Carolina Garcia | +800 |
| Simona Halep | +900 |
| Aryna Sabalenka | +1000 |
| All Other Players | +1200 or higher |
The US Open is the Grand Slam finale and an outstanding tournament. In 2021 Novak Djokovic blew the opportunity to win a calendar Grand Slam for an epic moment in tennis history.
