One of the tennis world’s most prestigious events has just kicked off down under. The Australian Open has just started in Melbourne and the action is already hotting up. Roger Federer easily made it through to the second round with a straight sets win over Aljaz Bedene. Djokovic and Nadal have also made it to the second round of the men’s competition both recording easy wins.
Meanwhile in the women’s tournament, Maria Sharapova looked in promising form as she easily won her first match to make the second round. Caroline Wozniacki also looked in good form as she strives to win her first major tournament.
With the first Australian tournament taking place back in 1905 and renamed to The Australian Open in 1969, it’s certainly one of the biggest sporting events of the year. The prize money is a whopping $55 million for the 2018 tournament.
So who’s likely to take some of the money home?
Who are the favourites?
As usual, It’s the biggest names in tennis who are most likely to win the Mens Australian Open in 2018. Current world number two, Roger Federer is the favourite with number one, Rafael Nadal, not far behind. Novak Djokovic is also up there amongst the most likely to win the tournament.
Here are the latest betting odds from some of the most popular bookies out there:
Bet365
Roger Federer: 2.87
Rafael Nadal: 4.5
Novak Djokovic: 6.0
SkyBet
Roger Federer: 2.88
Rafael Nadal: 4.5
Novak Djokovic: 7.0
Ladbrokes
Roger Federer: 2.87
Rafael Nadal: 5.0
Novak Djokovic: 6.5
And the women’s tournament:
Bet365
Elina Svitolina: 5.5
Angelique Kerber: 8.5
Caroline Wozniacki: 9.0
SkyBet
Elina Svitolina: 6.0
Angelique Kerber: 10.0
Caroline Wozniacki: 8.5
Ladbrokes
Elina Svitolina: 5.5
Angelique Kerber: 9.0
Caroline Wozniacki: 9.0
Maria Sharapova is also up there, priced at 13.0 at Bet365, SkyBet and Ladbrokes. Despite her dicey history, it would be great to see Sharapova prove to fans she’s still got what it takes to win a major tournament.
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