What “Set 2 Game 4 – Correct Score” Means
In tennis, every set consists of a series of games, and each game has its own point-by-point scoring system (0 → 15 → 30 → 40 → Game).
When you bet on “Set 2 Game 4 – Correct Score,” you are predicting the exact point score by which a specific player will win or lose that particular game in the second set.
So, you are not betting on who wins the set or match, but rather the exact scoreline of Game 4 in Set 2 — for example, whether it ends 40–0, 40–15, 40–30, or Deuce + Advantage situations.
How Scoring Works in a Game
Each game in tennis follows this sequence of points:
- 0 (Love)
- 15
- 30
- 40
- Game (must win by two clear points)
Possible correct scores:
- 40–0 (a “love game”)
- 40–15
- 40–30
- 40–40 (deuce)
- Advantage server/returner → Game
Example Scenario
Let’s use Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz as our example.
We’re in Set 2, Game 4.
Djokovic is serving.
A bookmaker might offer these odds on the correct score of that specific game:
| Correct Score (Game 4 – Set 2) | Outcome Description | Example Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 40–0 Djokovic | Djokovic wins all points on serve (dominant game) | 3.50 |
| 40–15 Djokovic | Alcaraz wins one point on return | 3.00 |
| 40–30 Djokovic | Alcaraz wins two return points | 3.25 |
| Deuce | Game goes to 40–40 | 4.00 |
| Alcaraz wins 40–15 | Djokovic loses his serve after a few rallies | 5.00 |
If you bet ₦1,000 on Djokovic to win 40–15 at odds 3.00 and he wins Game 4 by that score, you earn ₦3,000 (₦2,000 profit).
How to Read and Bet Correctly
Before placing your bet, check:
- Who’s serving – The server has a big advantage.
- Player’s serving strength – Some players rarely lose points on serve.
- Opponent’s returning ability – Good returners often push games to deuce.
- Game pressure – If it’s a crucial moment (like 2–1 or 3–0), nerves can affect accuracy.
Example Analysis
- If Djokovic is serving strongly and leading confidently → 40–0 or 40–15 likely.
- If Alcaraz is putting pressure with strong returns → Expect 40–30 or deuce.
- If momentum is shifting (break points in previous games) → look for deuce or a service break.
Betting Tips for “Set 2 Game 4 – Correct Score”
- Check Service Patterns:
Use live stats (1st serve %, points won on 1st serve) before betting. - Avoid Early-Game Bets in 2nd Set:
Players often reset mentally after the 1st set, so early games can be unpredictable. - Bet Live:
Watching a few points helps you judge rhythm and confidence before predicting the correct score. - Combine with Other Markets:
Use “Correct Score” bets with “Game Winner” or “Break in Game” for value combos. - Look for Momentum Clues:
A player who just lost a tough game may lose the next 40–0 due to frustration or fatigue.
Example Recap
- Market: Set 2 Game 4 – Correct Score
- Match: Djokovic vs Alcaraz
- Prediction: Djokovic to win Game 4 by 40–15
- Reasoning: Djokovic serving well (80% first serves in), Alcaraz struggling on return.
- Odds: 3.00
- Result: Djokovic wins 40–15 → Bet Wins