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What happens if you bet on the player who just beat Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, Alcaraz or Sinner? How does he do in his next match? Results inside.

Favorites have been a losing bet in Rio since 2010. The data shows a statistically significant gap with underdogs — and the brutal playing conditions might explain why.

( 16- 22 February) One of the slowest outdoor hard courts on tour. Delray Beach's high humidity makes the ball heavy and conditions grueling — key factors to consider this week.

(16 - 22 February) Court speed data, humidity analysis, and player insights reveal why Rio's slow clay is among the toughest on tour—and why underdogs consistently outperform here.

(16 - 21 February) Doha is played on slow hard outdoor courts. Variable wind conditions is a key factor, influencing pace throughout the week. Alcaraz and Sinner headline the draw.

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(9 - 15 February) The Dallas is played on indoor hard courts at the Ford Center in Frisco. Since the 2025 venue change, data points to a medium-pace surface with a relatively low bounce.

(9 - 15 February) The Buenos Aires marks the start of the clay season, featuring slow courts and conditions that reward clay specialists and well-acclimated players arriving from recent clay.

(9 - 15 February) Rotterdam's indoor courts present an intriguing puzzle: players describe slow, heavy conditions, yet the statistics tell a different story. Here's what the data really shows.

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(2 - 8 February) Montpellier’s indoor hard courts appeared historically slow, but 2025 data suggests a clear speed shift, likely from resurfacing. This faster conditions should favour big servers.

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Moneyline, handicaps, totals — bookmakers apply different settlement rules after retirements. You need to know exactly which rules your bookmakers follow.

Summary of a The Economist article on how bookmakers detect and block data-savvy gamblers — and how some manage to get around those restrictions.

Following tennis players on Insta - and their partners - can reveal rest periods the market ignores, adding valuable info to helps bettors find small edges.

A data-driven analysis of how Grand Slam matches are decided, from straight-sets wins to five-set battles and retirements.

Betting on underdogs at the Australian Open (Women) is a losing game, but less negative than in the men, due to the best-of-3 format.

Discover why betting on underdogs at the Australian Open is a financial disaster. An analysis of 2,008 matches reveals a brutal -20.1% yield.

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Data analysis of 40,000 ATP matches proves the Favorite-Longshot Bias in betting. Underdogs yield -5.6% vs -2.0% on favorites. See the evidence.

The Favorite-Longshot Bias is a concept any serious bettor should know. It can save you a lot of money if you often bet on big underdogs.

(12 - 17 January, 2026) Adelaide ranks among the fastest outdoor tournaments. Dry heat makes the ball fly, but night sessions bring slower, lower-bounce conditions.

(12 - 17 January, 2026) Auckland’s courts are quick, but the constant wind slows rallies, making the surface play closer to medium pace than raw speed suggests.

(5 - 11 January, 2026) Hong Kong returns with medium-paced hard courts, mild temperatures and moderate humidity. Clay courters could find opportunities here.

(4 - 11 January, 2026) Brisbane kicks off the season on one of the fastest outdoor hard courts on tour. Big servers thrive here. Heat and humidity will be key factors.