Understand Tennis Betting Rules Before You Bet

When betting on tennis, it’s essential to understand the tennis betting rules that apply. This FAQ covers the most common scenarios, all of which can affect your bets and profits.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced bettor, knowing the betting sites tennis rules helps you bet smarter and avoid unnecessary losses.

Tennis retirement rules explained

The bookies have different retirement rules on certain sports, most notably in tennis.

Unless the rule is satisfied, all bets will be voided and your stake returned.

There are four different tennis rules on the market today, and they can be categorized as follows.

Tennis beting rules varies from different betting sites

Ball Served

For the bet to stand, only one serve is required in the match. That means that if a player retires (due to an injury for example) at any time after the first serve, the bet stands with the bookies that have this rule on tennis.

Match Completed

The entire match has to be completed in order for the bet to stand. A player can’t retire without the bet being void.

1 Set Completed

For the bet to stand, at least one set needs to be completed in the match. That means that if a player retires after one set has been completed, the bet stands. However, if a player retires before one set has been completed, the bet is void (cancelled) and you will get your stake back.

2 Sets Completed

For the bet to stand, at least two sets needs to be completed in the match. That means that if a player retires after two sets have been completed, the bet stands. However, if a player retires before two sets have been completed, the bet is void (cancelled) and you will get your stake back.

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Tennis rules on your bookmaker

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SportsbookTennis rules
10BetMatch
1xBet1 Set
32Red1 Set
3et
7betMatch
888sportMatch
AsianconnectMultiple
ATG1 Set
B-betsMatch
BaumbetMatch
Bet-at-homeMatch
Bet365Match
BetanoMatch
Betanysports1 Set
BetCity1 Set
BetClicMatch
BetDEX1 Set
Betfair Sportsbook
Betfair1 Set
BethardMatch
BetInAsiaMultiple
BetiniaMatch
BETISN
BetMGMBall Served
BetmotionMatch
Betonline1 Set
BetRebelsMatch
BetRivers1 Set
Bets101 Set
Betsafe1 Set
BetssenMatch
Betsson1 Set
BetUK1 Set
BetUS1 set
BetVictorMatch
BetwayMatch
BetWinner
BodogMatch
BovadaMatch
BoylesportsMatch
BrokerstormMultiple
Caesars1 set
CampeonbetMatch
CampobetMatch
Casumo1 Set
Coolbet1 Set
Coral1 Set
Danske SpilBall Served
DiamondSportsBookMatch
DoradobetMatch
DraftKings1 Set
DRF1 Set
ESPN BET
ExpektMatch
EurobetBallServed
Everygame (Intertops)Match
EvobetMatch
Fanduel
FoxbetUS
GunLake1 Set
GastonredMatch
GoldenpalaceMatch
InterwettenBall Served
Jacks1 Set
JupiCasinoMatch
KtoMatch
Ladbrokes1 Set
LadbrokesAU1 Set
LapilandersMatch
LeoVegas1 Set
LiveScoreBetMatch
LowVig1 Set
Marathonbet1 Set
MelBet1 Set
MerrybetMatch
MidniteMatch
MrGreen1 Set
MyBookie1 set
NedsAUMatch
NEObetMatch
NoAccountBet1 Set
Nordicbet1 Set
NovibetBall Served
NubetMatch
PaddyPower1 Set
Paf1 Set
PalmerbetMatch
PameStoiximaMatch
ParimatchMatch
Parx1 Set
PastonMatch
Pinnacle1 Set
PlayUpAUMatch
PointsbetMatch
Redbet1 Set
Rivalo1 Set
SBObetMatch
Scooore1 Set
SisalMatch
SkybetMatch
Smarkets1 Set
SnaiBall Served
SONSofSLOTSMatch
SpeedyBetMatch
SportmarketMultiple
SportsbettingAG1 Set
StarCasinoMatch
SvenskaSpelMatch
SvenbetMatch
Tab AUMatch
TigerGaming1 set
TipbetMatch
TipicoMatch
TitanbetMatch
TonyBetMatch
TotoMatch
TUSKCasinoMatch
TwinSpires1 Set
StoiximanMatch
Unibet1 Set
VeikkausBall Served
VirginBET1 set
WilliamHillUS
WinnerMatch
WSEX
XTiPMatch

Please note!

Bookmakers can change their rules at any time. Therefore, we can not guarantee that the information in this FAQ is 100% up-to-date.

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