Australian Open Betting (2022)

Australian Open Betting Tips and Strategies

We have compiled several tips below that should better your chances of winning at Australian Open betting.

(For Australian Open Betting on Outrights)

1. See How the Players Prepare

The Australian Open is the curtain-raiser to the other Grand Slam tournaments, making it stand out from others of its kind. Often, you'll see players who might have had a strong finish to their last season flounder in Melbourne, simply because they didn’t get adequate rest.

Your job is to understand whether that is the case, so you must track how the athletes have been prepping. Many players focus only on the Australian Open, and this could be a big advantage should you put your money on them.

The introduction of the ATP Cup in 2020 has brought about significant changes in the men’s tennis calendar. This recent addition is also likely to affect your Australian Open betting picks, considering you can assess how rested your chosen player is and whether he got enough match practice in.

2. Consider the Surface

The Australian Open and US Open are the two Grand Slams played on hard courts. Understand that, while this surface is not as fast as grass, it is a lot quicker than clay. The bounce is also predictable and fast (higher than clay, slower and lower than grass).

Think of it this way – hard courts combine properties of both grass and clay. Therefore, they typically favour players who are aggressive (the style required on grass) but can defend from the baseline as well (a game that’s more suited to clay).

Tight specialists, who play well on a particular surface but struggle on others, find it difficult in Melbourne, so you should avoid putting your money on them for Australian Open betting.

3. Pay Attention to the Seeding

Every Grand Slam is a long and gruelling affair, where players require seven wins on the trot to the title. Facing relatively weaker rivals early on is crucial, as this will allow your favourites to retain their energy for the business end of the tournament.

This is where the concept of ‘seeding’ comes into play, which we strongly recommend you factor in for your Australian Open betting strategy. In both men and women’s draws, a total of 32 athletes are seeded, something that gives them a clear edge in Melbourne.

Higher seeds face lower-ranked opponents in the first two/three matches, which is, of course, a massive lead.

4. Consider Past Editions

Historical data is a key marker, be it for Australian Open betting or any other sport. Like any other sport, tennis athletes also have their ‘happy hunting grounds’ – tournaments where they generally perform better than the usual. Take a look at the previous Australian Open instalments, for example, and you’ll find Novak Djokovic’s supremacy evident.

It could be anything really – crowd support, weather, or other psychological factors. It isn’t easy to tell what drives a player to up the ante on a particular surface or during a particular competition. Still, it's a good idea to be aware of who tends to fare well in Melbourne and who doesn't. 

For Australian Open Betting on Individual Matches

1. Compare H2H

This is a crucial Australian Open betting tip. Check stats and rankings, head-to-head records, and recent form. Start with the more objective markers – like rankings – to assess your chosen player’s quality. Compare his/her H2H records against opponents and check how their previous meetings panned out.

Pay attention to Grand Slams and hard-court matches, in particular. That’s because their results will be more compelling (compared to smaller tournaments and other surfaces), and can help you narrow down your Australian Open betting picks.

After that, compare the playing styles of both the athletes. Does a player have the wherewithal to challenge any weakness in his opponent’s game? Or can the other player neutralise his rival’s strengths?

2. Factor in Crowd Support

Remember, the Australian Open is no Wimbledon, so don’t expect any gentility from the spectators. Fans Down Under are as partisan as one can be. They usually have clear favourites, and will put their weight (and vocal prowess) behind an athlete they’ve taken a liking to. One-sided support can turn a match on its head, especially if it involves a local player.

However, this isn’t always as straightforward.

While some athletes let the taunts and jeers get to them, others thrive in the hostility. Take a look at the eight-time Australian Open champion, Novak Djokovic. The Serb seems to relish all the barracking and sneers directed at him. He knows better than to allow these to affect his game, and more often than not, comes out on top.

However, players who are the crowd-favourites undoubtedly enjoy a distinct advantage over their rivals, and you should take this into account when you engage in Australian Open betting.

Consider the Format

This is yet another vital Australian Open betting tip. Men’s Grand Slam matches are played in a best-of-five format, unlike other tournaments that are played in best-of-three. Matches that go the distance (five-setters) often last beyond three or four hours.

Remember Nadal and Verdasco’s five-set thriller at the 2009 Australian Open? That one-for-the-ages semi-final nearly clocked a whopping six hours!

Furthermore, long and demanding matches often leave a telling blow to the younger athletes who aren’t used to Melbourne's sapping heat. So, while it isn’t a rule of thumb, younger and inexperienced players are more likely to underperform at the Australian Open.