sbj Tennis Betting — Grand Slam to ATP Tour, all bets in one place
Tennis is a sport where every point, every game and every set creates a new opportunity. Players in Bangladesh can place both pre-match and live bets at sbj, directly via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or Upay.
How Tennis Betting Works
Choose the market
There are many types of markets in tennis — from match winner to the result of each set. Each market is a bet on a specific event.
Check the odds
Next to each selection there is a number — that is the odds. This number tells you how much you will get back if your bet wins. sbj displays odds in decimal format.
Set your stake
Enter the stake amount and confirm. After the match, any winnings will be credited directly to your sbj account.
Tennis offers a similar market structure to cricket. If you are already familiar with cricket betting, adapting to tennis will be straightforward. However, tennis has its own characteristics — there is no draw, every point counts individually, and the rules for bets when a match is abandoned mid-way are different.
Popular Tennis Markets
There are many ways to bet on tennis. Beginners usually start with match winner, while experienced bettors use several markets at the same time.
Match Winner
A straight bet on which player will win the match. Example: Player A vs Player B — you bet on Player A.
Set Betting
A bet on the exact set score of the match. Example: Player A wins 2-0 in sets — if correct, odds are higher.
Handicap Betting
The weaker player is given a game handicap. Example: Player B +3.5 games — if Player B is ahead after adding total games, it is a win.
Total Games
A bet on whether the total number of games in the match will be higher or lower. Example: choosing Over 22.5 requires a total of 23 or more games.
First Set Winner
A bet on who will win only the first set. This market is not directly tied to the final outcome of the match.
Tiebreak Yes or No
Whether at least one tiebreak will occur in the match — yes or no. Example: if the match reaches 6-6, a tiebreak is confirmed.
How to read odds
Three odds formats are common in tennis betting — decimal, fractional and American. sbj uses decimal format, which is the easiest to understand.
| Format | Example (Player A) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 3.00 | 3x the stake returned |
| Fractional | 2/1 | ৳2 profit for every ৳1 |
| American | +200 | Stake 100 → ৳200 profit |
Player A wins, stake ৳1,000. Decimal 3.00 = Fractional 2/1 = American +200. If the bet wins, total return is ৳3,000 (৳2,000 profit + ৳1,000 original stake). If the bet loses, ৳1,000 is lost.
Player B wins. Decimal 1.50 = Fractional 1/2 = American -200 (American minus odds show how much you must stake to win ৳100). A ৳1,000 stake returns a total of ৳1,500 (৳500 profit).
Player A / Player B — these are examples only. The numbers shown here are not live odds and are not a promise of any winnings.
Pre-match vs Live Betting
There are two types of betting in tennis — before the match starts and during the match. Each has its own advantages and challenges.
Bet placed before the match starts
- All markets available at once
- More time to plan
- Odds are relatively stable
- Markets close once the match begins
- A good starting point for beginners
Bet placed during the match
- Odds change with every point
- Decisions can be made based on how the match is progressing
- Quick decisions are needed
- New markets may open after each set
- Popular among experienced bettors
Staying focused during live betting is important. In tennis, a player can make a strong comeback in the second set, so sudden changes in odds are normal. Using the sbj App makes it easy to place live bets on mobile too.
Useful Tips and Common Mistakes
Bet with an understanding of the surface
Gameplay differs on clay, grass and hard courts. Knowing which players perform well on which surface is important in tennis betting.
Set a budget in advance
Set a fixed amount for each session and stick to it. Knowing about the responsible gaming policy is useful for every bettor.
Do not cover too many markets at once
Beginners often bet on many markets at the same time. This splits your focus. Starting with simple markets like match winner or first set winner is a better approach.
No rushing in live betting
Trying to "recover" a lost game by immediately placing the opposite bet generally does not produce good results. Understand the rhythm of the match before making a decision.
Read the rules and conditions
sbj's terms and conditions page has full details on betting rules. Knowing these before placing bets prevents confusion later.
See betting as entertainment
Tennis betting is an entertainment activity. Play only for enjoyment, not as a source of income or a part of your lifestyle.
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