The champion of the 2020 Olympics in singles, German tennis player Alexander Zverev for the first time told the public that he has diabetes. “Being a little boy, I didn’t think about it, the realization came later. I want to show that you can live with this disease in peace. Now, many years later, with success behind me, I feel comfortable and confident enough to speak publicly about it.
Now the athlete Alexander Zverev ranking is in the middle positions. You can see the updated ATP rankings for more statistics on this player. You may find this information useful in betting.
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Briefly about success
25-year-old German tennis player of Russian origin Alexander Zverev is a two-time winner of the ATP Finals (2018, 2021). In 2022, Zverev will not be able to defend the title, as he missed almost six months due to an ankle injury received in the Roland Garros semi-final against Rafael Nadal.
A year ago, he defeated Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals and finals. A resounding success, but at that time Zverev had already taken place as a top tennis player. It is reported by “The Rambler”.
Notable is his triumph in 2018 when the young German knocked out Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic en route to the title. It was then that the turning point in Alexander’s career took place, after which he joined the tennis elite. Particularly noteworthy is the semi-final game with Federer, which was not without a scandalous situation.
Types of odds in tennis
Before you start betting on tennis, we suggest you figure out what types of odds are in tennis.
Plus Handicap
A plus handicap is the difference between the games of the winner and the loser, in which the countdown is from the position of the loser.
For example H2 (+4.5), the number 2 means that the bet is applied to the second athlete. (+4.5) indicates with what difference in games it is allowed to lose, so that the bet is calculated on a “win”.
It is profitable to bet on a plus handicap when bookmakers offer a big outcome. The advantage of +5.5 in tennis, allows the athlete to lose with a score of 3-6, 4-6, and the bet will pass.
Integer and fractional odds
Bookmakers set odds automatically in most matches. It is calculated based on the chances of teams or athletes to win. There are two varieties:
- Integers. F(+1), F(+5), F(-2). Or, as they say, a handicap with a safety net, in some cases can be calculated as a “return”. Let’s imagine that the match ended with a score of 7-5, 6-4, the bet was placed by H1 (-4). The difference in games will be exactly the same as the handicap.
- Fractional. F(-1.5), F(+2.5), F(+4.5). More popular variety. Regardless of the outcome of the match, the bet will either win or lose.
Negative Handicap
The negative handicap works in the opposite direction from the positive one. This is the difference between the games of the winner and the loser, at which the necessary reserve is provided. In this case, the countdown is carried out from the position of the leader. A negative handicap is suitable if you consider the odds for a player’s clear win to be too low and unprofitable.
Foremost, it is worth assessing the chances of the players in the match, then see what handicap the bookmaker offers and at what odds. If, in your opinion, one athlete is head and shoulders above the other, and the handicap is set within -1.5 and +1.5 for games, you should consider the “minus” option.
On the contrary, according to the quotes, the tennis player is listed as an outsider and a +4.5 handicap is offered for him, but you don’t think so – a suitable reason for betting. In those situations, you can’t decide on the winner of the match, the handicap will come to the rescue.
How to bet on tennis with a handicap by game
You can bet with a higher coefficient in tennis due to odds. You choose with what advantage you need to defeat one of the parties.
Serious advantage in games in men’s and women’s tennis is sometimes achieved for various reasons. The best tennis players hold their serve consistently and enjoy a class advantage. Tennis players have psychological downturns when a more skilled athlete takes several games in a row.
If you bet at odds of 2.00, you need more than 50% of successful bets. With quotes in the region of 1.80, for profit at a distance, the cross-country ability should be from 56%. At Grand Slam tournaments for men, the value of the handicap increases, since the match is played up to three sets won by one of the athletes.
