What is Winner & Total in Tennis Betting?
This is a combined bet where you predict:
- The match winner (which player wins the match).
- The total number of games (Over/Under a given line set by the bookmaker).
Both parts of your prediction must be correct for your bet to win.
Example with a Player
Imagine a match:
Novak Djokovic vs. Daniil Medvedev
The bookmaker offers a market like:
- Djokovic to win & Over 35.5 games
- Djokovic to win & Under 35.5 games
- Medvedev to win & Over 35.5 games
- Medvedev to win & Under 35.5 games
Example Outcome 1:
- Djokovic wins 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 → Total games = 32.
- Correct bet = Djokovic to win & Under 35.5 games
Example Outcome 2:
- Medvedev wins 7-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4 → Total games = 51.
- Correct bet = Medvedev to win & Over 35.5 games
Why Use This Market?
- Odds are better than just picking the winner, because you’re combining two predictions.
- It suits matches where you’re confident not only in the winner but also in how long (tight or short) the match will be.
Betting Tips
- Check Playing Styles
- Big servers (Isner, Opelka) → often produce long matches (many tie-breaks) → lean Over.
- Aggressive returners (Djokovic, Alcaraz) → can dominate quickly → lean Under if they’re strong favorites.
- Surface Matters
- Clay → usually longer rallies, more breaks → often Over.
- Grass/indoor → shorter rallies, many tie-breaks → depends on players, but can swing to Over.
- Match Format
- Best of 3 sets (ATP 250, 500, WTA, Masters) → fewer games possible → Under more likely.
- Best of 5 sets (Grand Slams men’s) → more room for Overs.
- Head-to-Head Records
- If players regularly go to tie-breaks or 3+ sets against each other → Over becomes a strong option.
- Underdog Strategy
- If you believe an underdog can push the favorite into a long match, “Underdog + Over” can give very high odds.
Example Bet Slip
Match: Djokovic vs. Medvedev
- Pick: Djokovic to win & Over 35.5 games
- Odds: 2.20
- Stake: $50
- If correct → Return = $110 (profit $60).
Would you like me to also break this down for live in-play betting (where you can place Winner & Total bets after the first set), since strategy changes a bit there?