2012 Wimbledon Odds, Picks and Predictions – Favorites and Sleepers to Win and Bet

2012 Wimbledon Odds, Free Picks and Predictions – Favorites and Sleepers to Win and Bet: It seems like the French Open just ended, but the best tennis players in the world are already gearing up for the next major. This Monday, The Championships, Wimbledon begin. It is considered by many the most prestigious of the major tournaments, largely because it is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It is also the only of the four majors still played on grass.

Last year, Novak Djokovic notched his first-ever title at Wimbledon, easily defeating Rafael Nadal in the championship match. With his win, Djokovic ended the dynasty of Roger Federer and Nadal at the All England Club. The two had combined to win the previous eight tournaments, meeting each other in the finals three times during the stretch.

The Favorites – 2012 Wimbledon Odds, Free Picks and Predictions

He failed to pull off his personal Grand Slam at Roland Garros, but Novak Djokovic could get back to piling up major championships at the All England Club. He is the defending winner of the event, and he has also won the last four major tournaments not played on clay. He is in his prime, and he wears down opponents with his aggressive style and seemingly endless amount of stamina. Djokovic is the No. 1 player in the world for a reason.

Fresh off his record-setting seventh French Open title, Rafael Nadal will see his sights on a third Wimbledon crown. He has won the event in two of the last four seasons, and he lost in the finals last year. In fact, Nadal has either won at the All England Club or been runner-up in five of the last six years. Grass isn’t his best surface, but with 11 major titles to his name, Nadal has already proven he is more than just a clay court ace. Nadal has made it to the championship match of the last five major tournaments.

The Dark Horse – 2012 Wimbledon Odds, Free Picks and Predictions

It’s official, the all-time leader in major titles has fallen noticeably behind his two-biggest rivals, and Roger Federer has been passed by. Yes, he could regain the No. 1 ranking by winning Wimbledon, but he has made it to the championship match of a major just once in his last nine tries. On the plus side, he does own six career titles at the All England Club, putting him one behind Pete Sampras for the most ever. Five of those wins came in consecutive fashion from 2003 to 2007, and his last title came in 2009. If Federer is going to win another major, Wimbledon seems like the most likely tournament.

The Sleepers – 2012 Wimbledon Odds, Free Picks and Predictions

In 2010, Tomas Berdych got all the way to the title match at Wimbledon before falling in straight sets. During his run, he ended Roger Federer’s stretch of 23 consecutive major semifinals appearances and then knocked off Novak Djokovic to reach the finals. Grass is definitely his best surface, and Berdych has worked his way up to No. 7 in the world rankings. He knows he can compete with anyone at the All England Club, and confidence can go a long way.

If the crowd could will a player to victory, Andy Murray would be a shoe in. England’s own would love nothing more than his first major title to come at Wimbledon, and he has been a staple of the semifinals at Grand Slam events for the past couple of seasons. Murray just hasn’t been able to break through, and with some nagging injuries and the added pressure of playing at the All England Club, he is facing an uphill battle. Still, Murray has consistently been the fourth-best player in the world at the major tournaments.

2012 ATP Wimbledon Championships Odds – Tennis Betting
Odds to win the ATP Wimbledon Championships
1001 Novak Djokovic +165
1002 Roger Federer +450
1003 Rafael Nadal +215
1004 Andy Murray +1415
1005 Juan Martin Del Potro +4550
1006 Milos Raonic +3550
1007 Jo Wilfried Tsonga +2850
1008 Tomas Berdych +4050
1009 John Isner +7050
1010 Bernard Tomic +10550