Top 5 Common Tennis Betting Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Most tennis bettors lose because of avoidable mistakes. Here are the five biggest ones and how to fix them.

Top Mistakes:

  1. 🎲 Betting every match β€” Only bet when you have an edge.

  2. ❌ Ignoring surface form β€” Players vary wildly between clay, hard, and grass.

  3. 😬 Chasing losses β€” Stick to your stake size even after a losing day.

  4. πŸ’‘ Trusting rankings β€” Focus on form and matchup, not just ATP/WTA position.

  5. 🧾 Not tracking results β€” You can’t improve what you don’t measure.

Recap:
Avoid emotion. Focus on stats, structure, and smart bankroll use.

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