Best betting sites for tennis

When it comes to ranking bookmakers as the best for tennis, there are a few things I take into consideration.

Let's go through them one by one. PS further clarification for each can be found under the list.

1. Licence from UKGC
2. Good and fair welcome bonus
3. Tennis betting markets
4. Competitive odds
5. Tennis betting offers
6. Live betting & livestreaming

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is the authority responsible for overseeing and regulating the gambling market in the UK.

We exclusively list only licensed bookmakers in the UK, so you can rest assured that each site is legal, secure, and offers you full protection as a punter.

However, if you decide to explore and seek bookies in the wild, you have to be on the lookout for the UKGC logo at the bottom of the website of each bookmaker.

Otherwise, if you bet with unlicensed bookies, you run the risk of having your money misappropriated and even running into trouble with the British authorities.

More often than not, the welcome offer will be the single highest bonus amount you will receive with a bookmaker.

It is, therefore, crucial to make sure you completely understand the requirements when it comes to claiming that welcome bonus.

While most bookmakers aren't renowned for their exceptional tennis markets, partly due to the sport's lesser appeal compared to mainstream football, some bookies still take tennis seriously and offer a great depth of markets with plenty of variety.

Below we take a look at the most common as well as some good-to-have tennis betting markets.

When it comes to getting the most value out of your bets, competitive odds are the name of the game... assuming you like money.

Generally, if you're comparing the odds between two bookmakers, you'd ideally choose the higher number.

For example in a match between Djokovic and Sinner, Djokovic is priced to win at 1.56 in Bookie 1 and 1.72 in Bookie 2. The better choice is Bookie 2, as if he wins, you will get a better payout.

As different bookmakers price the odds of events and outcomes differently, some keep a smaller, while others a slightly larger margin of the profits for themselves. Think of it as a service fee.

In the table below, I have calculated the payout margin you keep using the 2-way match winner odds.

The higher the % in the table, the higher your payout will be on average with that bookmaker.

Most betting sites have versatile welcome offers, which allow you to use them for any sports from their sportsbook, including tennis.

So don't be afraid to claim a bonus that isn't tennis specific, as it will still work and enhance your experience.

My current favourite tennis betting offers are:

BoyleSports – Bet £10 Get £50

• + Gives you 500% increase to your deposit
• + 3x £10 Free bets for any sports & 2x £10 Acca Free bets
• + Bonus code is 'BETFRED50'

Sky Bet – Bet Any amount Get £30

• Your first stake can be as low as 5 pence!
• The free bets expire in 30 days, which is way longer than they common 7 day period

Bet365 – Bet £10 Get £30

• Minimum odds to qualify are very low – only 1/5 (1.20)
• Great value bonus

When you are not on the court, near the action, the closest you can get to a match is to watch it live, as it unfolds.

Some bookmakers have bought licenses and rights to broadcast certain games, while others have opted to simply display a virtual field to help you visualise the action better.

As for betting live on tennis, the advantage comes from having access to real-time data while placing your wagers.

There are a handful of great options if you're looking to watch the games live.

I have picked out four bookies, which offer livestreaming directly, and an honorable mention at the end.

1. Bet365

As we mentioned above, Bet365 is in a class of its own when it comes to its selection of tennis bets. Live streaming can also be considered one of Bet365’s strongest aspects. The betting site live streams thousands of tennis matches every year and at all levels. Regardless of whether you use the live streaming service for betting or purely to enjoy watching good tennis, Bet365 is a great option.

• + Live streams thousands of tennis matches every year
• + Watch tennis with Bet365 regardless of what level it is
• - You need to be logged in and have a positive account balance (or have placed a bet within the previous 24 hours)

2. Unibet

Unibet and livestreaming have been a good duo for some time now. Unibet offers live streams for a number of different sports, not just tennis, almost every day from all around the world.

And while Unibet is a very good betting site for tennis in general, they excel at livestreaming.

• + The streaming service combines well with their live betting options
• + Plenty of tennis matches are streamed daily

3. Betfred

Betfred is a great option for in-play betting and livestreaming if you like boosted odds.

Most of the big leagues are heavily featured with enhanced prices on the winner. 

Betfred don't shy away from betting markets, and you will find plenty of options to pick, even during the live event.

• + Plenty of markets to pick
• + Nice layout making bet selection easy

4. BoyleSports

BoyleSports are a great option for livestreaming and I can see why someone would make them their daily drive.

They have great promotions, such as 'Early payout if your player goes 1 set ahead' and boosted Acca winnings.

• + Cash out is available for many tennis markets
• + Livestreaming on a lot of leagues