Understanding the Situation: “Set 2, Game 5 – 5th Point”
In tennis, every game is made up of a sequence of points (1st point, 2nd point, 3rd point, etc.). When you see “Set 2, Game 5 – 5th Point,” it means:
- The match is currently in the second set.
- It’s Game 5 of that set.
- The 5th point of that game** is about to be played** (or currently in play).
This is a very specific live betting market, often available in in-play (live) tennis betting on platforms like Bet365, 1xBet, or Betway.
Example Match Scenario
Let’s take an example to make it clear:
- Player A: Novak Djokovic
- Player B: Carlos Alcaraz
- Current Score:
- Set 1: Djokovic 6–4
- Set 2: Djokovic 2–2, on serve (so Game 5 is Djokovic’s service game)
Now we are at Set 2, Game 5, and the bookmaker opens odds for “Who wins the 5th point.”
Betting Options for the 5th Point
The bookmaker will typically offer:
| Market | Example Odds |
|---|---|
| Djokovic to win the 5th point | 1.60 |
| Alcaraz to win the 5th point | 2.30 |
You’re betting on who wins this single point — a micro event inside the match.
How to Think About It
When betting on an individual point, consider:
- Who is serving:
- In tennis, the server wins ~65–75% of points on average (depending on surface).
- If Djokovic is serving, he’s statistically favored to win the point.
- Current Score in Game 5:
- If it’s 30–30, this is a pressure point — both players are focused, and mistakes are more likely.
- If it’s 40–15, Djokovic is relaxed and likely to win.
- Momentum & Confidence:
- If Djokovic just hit two aces, he’s in rhythm — better chance he wins the next point.
- If Alcaraz broke serve recently, he may ride the momentum.
Example Betting Decision
Imagine the live score in Game 5 is 30–30, and Djokovic is serving.
- Market: 5th Point (Set 2, Game 5)
- Odds: Djokovic (1.65) | Alcaraz (2.20)
Betting logic:
If Djokovic’s first serve percentage is high and he’s winning short rallies, you’d back Djokovic to win the 5th point.
If Alcaraz has been returning deep and forcing errors, you might risk a value bet on Alcaraz.
Example Calculation
You bet ₦5,000 on Djokovic to win the 5th point at 1.65 odds.
- If he wins the point → You get ₦8,250 (₦5,000 × 1.65)
- If he loses the point → You lose ₦5,000
Betting Tips for “Set 2 Game 5 – 5th Point”
- Follow the server:
- Most points go with serve, so always check who’s serving before betting.
- Use live stats:
- Platforms like Flashscore or SofaScore show 1st serve %, return points won, and unforced errors — these help predict outcomes better.
- Avoid betting every point:
- Instead, focus on key pressure points (30–30, deuce, break point) — odds are usually better, and psychology matters more.
- Surface awareness:
- On grass, servers dominate (more aces).
- On clay, rallies are longer — more chance for the returner to win points.
- Momentum betting:
- When a player wins several points in a row, bookmakers may overadjust odds. Sometimes the best value is backing the opponent at longer odds.