How to Bet on Tennis in 1xBet: Scoring, Bet Types and Your First Bet Explained
Last verified: November 2026
To bet on tennis at 1xBet you simply go into the tennis section, select a match from the list, pick a price to add it to your bet slip, enter your stake and confirm the bet. This guide covers how tennis scoring works in relation to your bets, what types of bets are available, how to place your very first bet step by step and what the odds mean in terms of your potential payout.
Tennis Scoring for Bettors: From Love to Tiebreak
Tennis bets are settled on points, games and sets, so knowing the score format is the first step before you pick a market.
Point (love, 15, 30, 40) | Points are counted as love (zero), 15, 30 and 40, and the next point wins the game. | Live prices move sharply at 30-30 and 40-30, so you need to read the score. |
Deuce and advantage | At 40-40 a player must win two points in a row to take the game. | A game can last many points, which makes game and total-games bets less predictable. |
Game | The first player to win four points, with a two-point lead, wins the game. | Game handicaps and total-games markets are counted in games, not points or sets. |
Break of serve | One player wins a game while the opponent is serving the ball. | Breaks decide most sets, and they move live odds more than any other event. |
Set | The first player to win six games, with a two-game lead, wins the set. | Set betting asks for the exact score in sets, such as 2-0 or 2-1. |
Tiebreak | At six games each, a short game decides the set, usually first to seven points. | A tiebreak counts as one game in totals and has its own yes or no market. |
Best of three / best of five | A match goes to the first player to win two sets, or three sets in best of five. | Longer matches give favourites more time to recover, so prices differ between formats. |
Retirement | A player stops during the match, usually through injury, and it ends early. | Your bet may be settled or void depending on the rules, so check them first. |
Men play best of five sets only at Grand Slams; almost everything else is best of three.
Tennis Bet Types Explained From Scratch
Tennis has no draw, so the simplest bet is picking which player wins the match.
- Match Winner. You choose who wins the match, whatever the score in sets. For example, you back the top seed against a qualifier, and your bet wins if the top seed wins in any number of sets.
- Set Betting. You predict the exact score in sets. In a best-of-three match, the options are 2-0 or 2-1 for either player, so a bet on 2-1 to the qualifier wins only if he takes the match after losing a set.
- Game Handicap. One player gets a head start in games, and the bet is judged on the final games total. For example, a big underdog with a head start of a few games can win your bet even if he loses the match.
- Total Games. You bet on whether all the games in the match, added together, finish over or under a set line. A close, long match with a tiebreak pushes the total up, and a one-sided match keeps it low.
- First Set Winner. You bet only on who wins the opening set. For example, a slow starter facing a big server may be priced longer for the first set than for the whole match.
- Tournament Winner. You pick the champion before or during the tournament, and your stake stays open until the final. It pays more than a single match bet, but you wait for up to two weeks at a Grand Slam.
If you are new, start with Match Winner on singles matches, not accumulators, because every extra selection is another chance to lose.
How to Place Your First Tennis Bet on 1xBet
- With your account ready and a balance available, open Sports and choose Tennis.
- Pick ATP or WTA, then a tournament from the list. ATP is the men's tour and WTA is the women's tour.
- Choose a match that has not started yet. This is a pre-match bet, so you have time to decide and the prices are not moving after every point.
- Tap the price next to a player's name. It moves into your bet slip, which is the list of selections you are about to confirm.
- Check that Single is selected, so your stake goes on one match only.
- Enter your stake in PKR. For this example, use PKR 500.
- Check the potential return in the slip. A price can change before you confirm, so read the number again just before you tap.
- Tap Place Bet and wait for the confirmation message.
- Find the bet in your bet history to see its status until the match ends.
Keep your first stake small while you learn how the bet slip and settlement work, and move to larger stakes only when you are comfortable.
What Tennis Odds Mean for Your Payout
Decimal odds multiplied by your stake give your total return, and your profit is the total return minus your stake.
For a favourite at 1.30 with a PKR 500 stake, the total return is PKR 650, so the profit is PKR 150. For an underdog at 3.60 with the same PKR 500 stake, the total return is PKR 1,800, so the profit is PKR 1,300.
PKR 500 | 1.30 | PKR 650 | PKR 150 |
PKR 500 | 3.60 | PKR 1,800 | PKR 1,300 |
Short prices are common in tennis because top players beat low-ranked players often, so a small stake on a favourite returns little. A longer price pays more, but it wins less often, so the size of the payout never tells you how likely the result is.
Four Mistakes New Tennis Bettors Make
- Stacking many short-priced favourites into one accumulator. Each extra leg looks safe on its own, but one upset ruins the whole bet. Keep early bets to singles, and add a second selection only when you understand the risk it adds.
- Betting on a famous name without checking the surface. A player who dominates on one court type can be much weaker on another, and the price may already reflect that. Check whether the match is on hard, clay or grass before you choose a side.
- Ignoring what happens to a bet if a player retires. Some bookmakers void the bet and others settle it as soon as play has started, so the same retirement can mean a refund or a loss. Read the tennis rules for your market before you stake money.
- Betting on matches you cannot follow at all because they start in the middle of the night. If you are asleep or cannot check the score, you cannot judge a retirement, a delay or a late withdrawal. Choose matches at a time when you can follow them, or bet only pre-match and check the result later.
FAQ
Can I bet on tennis on 1xBet with a small stake?
Yes, you can usually bet on tennis with a small stake. Minimum stakes on tennis are low, but they vary by tournament and market. Check the bet slip before you confirm, because it shows the lowest stake allowed for that selection at that moment.
What is the easiest tennis bet for beginners?
The easiest tennis bet for beginners is Match Winner. You simply pick which player wins the match, and there is no draw in tennis. Start with singles matches and a small stake, so you can learn how prices, live scores and settlement work before trying other markets.
What happens to my bet if a player retires injured?
It depends on the bookmaker's tennis rules. Often a bet is void if the match stops early, but some rules settle it once a set or the first ball has been played. Check the tennis rules on 1xBet before betting, because the same retirement can mean a refund or a loss.
Can a tennis match end in a draw?
No, a tennis match cannot end in a draw. Play continues until one player wins the required number of sets, and a tiebreak usually decides a set that reaches six games each. This is why most tennis match markets have only two outcomes.
Bet Responsibly
Betting should be entertainment paid for with money you can afford to lose. Set a deposit limit and a time limit before you start, and never pursue losses. Only bet when you are calm and sober, and never borrow money to bet. If betting stops being fun, take a break. Betting sites offer tools such as deposit limits, time-outs and self-ban, which you can find in your account settings. If betting is causing you problems, talk to someone you trust or a professional support service.
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