Serena's Title to Lose

Serena Williams is the hot favourite with people placing tennis bets to claim her fourth US Open title next month.

Her own superb recent form is the main reason for her strong favouritism, but the fallibility of her rivals makes her stand out further. It is safe to assume that she will win a 15th Major at New York if she plays close to her full potential.

We saw the devastating effect of Williams at full throttle at the Olympics, when she dropped just seven games in...

Philip Oliver

Sad end for tennis great

Tennis and Unibet betting fans are right to be excited with the prospects of youngster Laura Robson’s future after the Brit overcame Kim Clijsters 7-6 7-6 in the second round of the US Open.

Robson’s victory was a breath of fresh air not only for British tennis but the woman’s game in general, which is renowned for its merciless nature to underperformers. Yet with her stunning victory comes an unfortunate casualty, and the game has lost a huge star in the retirement of Clijsters....

Philip Oliver

Murray form ruins Grand Slam chances

Fans of Andrew Murray have suffered a real turnaround in fortunes this last fortnight, after the Brit crashed out early of both the Toronto and Cincinnati Masters to leave his preparations for the US Open in tatters.

Murray flew to North America buoyed by Olympic Games success, in which he defied the Tennis Odds to beat rival Roger Federer 6-2 6-1 6-4 on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, yet the strains of that victory immediately took their toll.

For Murray was forced to retire...

Philip Oliver

Djokovic Back to Winning Ways

World number two, Novak Djokovic, admitted that he was relieved to get back to winning ways in Canada after suffering emotional defeats at the Olympics.

Djokovic, who has won three Grand Slams in the past year, lost to Andy Murray in the semi-finals at London 2012, before missing out on a bronze medal, following a shock loss to Juan Martin Del Potro.

The Serbian bounced back in style with victory in the final of the Toronto Masters on Sunday, easing past France's Richard...

Philip Oliver

Murray sets sights on Slam response

Andy Murray feels he can build on Olympic glory and secure his first Grand Slam title at the upcoming US Open.

The British number one seems to be getting closer and closer to winning his first ever Slam, reaching three finals in the last three years.

Having been to the Wimbledon showpiece for the first time this summer but losing, Murray gained quick revenge on his SW19 conqueror.

The Scot defeated Roger Federer for the first time in a five-set match...

Philip Oliver