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What Happens to My Bet If My Tennis Player Retires?

by Chris Vasile - 5/21/2019

Tennis player Angelique Kerber

In my honest opinion, tennis is a sport that doesn't get early enough credit for being a legitimate source of entertainment as a fan and a legitimately hard game to master. Since you are reading this and have access to the Internet, I'm sure you've heard of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. They are the two biggest names in the sport, even as their careers are starting to wind down. The debate between both sets of fans as to who the "G.O.A.T" is, rivals that of the LeBron/Kobe or Ronaldo/Messi comparison. Each player, at their peak, has put in performances and careers that are worthy of being considered an all-time great athlete. And to take it a step further, if I include Serena Williams in the conversation, which I should, she will also go down as one of, if not the greatest female tennis player of all time. Tennis isn't just about hitting the ball over a net. It's a game that requires power, endurance, resilience, and a commanding presence. Tennis is one of the most underrated sports in the world, and I want you to understand leave this piece with a better understanding of the game itself.

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What Happens to My Bet If My Tennis Player Retires?

 

This the most common question I get asked regarding tennis and every single time I answer with "it depends". I say that because it really does depend on which sportsbook you use and what their rules are regarding the sport as a whole.

Please bear with me for a second as I veer off topic, but it should be stated that every sportsbook - while in the business of making money and all while operating under the same general concept - employ their own set of rules for every sport that.

With regards to tennis, this means that a player retirement may mean a win, a loss, or a push depending on the time of the retirement and which sportsbooks you are using.

Tennis Retirement Rules for Different Sportsbooks

 

There are four different sets of rules in the betting industry today that sportsbooks use to determine the result of a tennis wager that ends in the retirement of one of the players. Keep in mind, these rules are strictly for moneyline wagers only. All other options such as correct score, total games, and handicap spread are deemed void regardless of when the retirement occurs.

Ball Served

 

Some sportsbooks use the 'Ball Served' rule, which implies that as long as one service takes place, the bet will stand as per the final result. If your player retires after one serve of the ball, you will lose your bet. If your opponent retires after one serve, your bet shall be graded a winner.

One Set Completed ( 5Dimes)

 

For the bet to stand, at least one set needs to be completed in the match. That means that if a player retires after one set has been completed, the bet stands. However, if a player retires before one set has been completed, the bet is void (canceled) and you will get your money back.

Two Sets Completed ( MyBookie)

 

For the bet to stand, at least two sets need to be completed in the match. That means that if a player retires after the second set has been completed, the bet stands. However, if a player retires before two full sets have been completed, the bet is void (canceled) and you will get your money back.

Match Completed ( Bovada , BookMaker)

This one is pretty self-explanatory, but I'll explain anyway. If your tennis player retires at any point before the match is completed, the bet will be graded as void and your money will be given back to you.

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