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How to bet on ATP tennis: Top tips to win

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How to bet on ATP tennis: Top tips to win

The Association of Tennis Professionals, popularly known as ATP is a professional tennis tournament. The ATP world tour is a worldwide event for men. There are only four major Grand Slams: the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and US Open. ATP happens to fall in the minor category with Monte Carlo, ITF and Davis Cup.

The ATP tour has a different system from the Grand Slams. The best-of-three and best-of-five sets systems are used in these tournaments. This competition is part of the picks for the tennis betting predictions published by tipsters. 

Bettors wager on the best players to win matches. To make a moneyline bet, 1×2 tennis tips are used because you are betting on the winner of the match. When an individual wins a game, points are awarded and it’s added to the rankings.

Tipsters make use of statistics, head-to-head records, recent forms and player news to analyse the tennis betting tips. There are numerous betting options in ATP but the top ones remain moneyline, set spread and game spread.

The tennis odds are determined by the oddsmakers. They attach the odds on the tennis betting sites where punters are able to bet. One of the most popular Ghanaian bookmaker with nice odds for ATP and tennis in general is Betika Ghana, make sure to check out the review about them.

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What is special about the ATP tennis tournament? 

There are some bets in ATP that make it special such as prop bets, futures/outrights and live betting. Let’s start with the last one. Live betting allows you to wager on any of the betting options while the tennis match is in-play. The only difference is that the odds might change from how they were before the game started. 

This is much appreciated by experienced bettors because they have seen the trend of the match. A future bet is a prediction on who will reach certain stages of the tournament or who will win the ATP Finals.

A prop bet is a bet made on an outcome in the game that is directly not tied to the final result of the match. You can even bet on underdogs in this case, because their chance of winning the game is very low, the odds here will have value. An example of a prop bet is Novak Djokovic to win the first set. In this bet, Djokovic doesn’t have to win the game, all he has to do is win the first set and you win your bet. 

Top betting markets and odds for ATP 

The Moneyline betting market is also known as match winner bet. In this case, a bet is made on the player that will win the tennis match. There will be favourites and underdogs before the match begins. As a newbie, betting on the favourite is your shot at winning. Underdogs don’t usually win in tennis.

Over/under betting. This is a bet on the number of sets and games in the match. A set bet is a bet on the total number of sets. On the online tennis betting bookie, the set line will be given. E.g. over 2.5 sets, under 3 sets etc. it is the total sets played by both players in the match. The game over under is the total games in the tennis match. You’ll add all the games played in all of the sets at the end of the match to get the total.

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Handicap betting: In this bet, one player is given a virtual advantage while the other player gets disadvantaged. The underdog gets the advantage and is denoted with the plus sign, while the favourite gets the minus sign. 

There is a margin by which the player you’re backing must win or lose. There are two forms of spread betting in tennis, set spread and game spread. The margin for the sets is either 1.5 or 2.5 for best-of-five tournaments, while for best-of-three it’s usually 1.5.

For example, Roger Federer at (-4.5) game spread, to win this bet, he must win the game by five or more games. If he loses, you lose the bet and even if he wins but by four or less games, you still lose. 

These are the top betting markets in the ATP tour. For the odds, visit the betting sites to find them. The odds usually change and it varies, check them out and wager with your preferred sportsbook.

Top points to consider when betting on ATP 

The recent form of the athlete is used to judge how they will perform in their upcoming games. Players are humans and they get injured. Returning back from injury ahead of top competition and delivering their best might not be easy for them. 

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So you know if they are in their best shape when you check their form. Some players take a break to rest ahead of a tournament. This person coming off this will definitely be in better shape than someone returning from injury.

Statistics: This is used when reviewing the overall performance of the players. With this, you can know if the player is good in the first sets, the number of aces they have, win/loss record etc. Check the court of the match and see if that’s the players’ preferred ground. If an athlete is playing on a court that suits his style, he should have high aces. 

Head-to-head record: This is going back to the match results of the previous meetings between two players. With this record, you can know who has been the best player among them. The h2h record helps when the players are top players because it’s always hard to just pick the winner.

Conclusion 

At this stage, you should have learnt how to bet on ATP and how to go around it. ATP is a series of top tournaments for only men played each season. The WTA is the event for women. 

The three levels are ATP 1000, ATP 500 and ATP 250. The ATP 1000 series make use of best-of-five set style while the remaining two make use of best-of-three. There are so many sports betting choices that make the ATP special: live betting, future bet and prop bets. It gives bettors more freedom when betting aside from the traditional betting markets.

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OldSwat features Unsigned and Talented artist; Quame Rhymz on “Obrefour”

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Ghana-born Belgian music producer known as OldSwat has started an initiative to give unheard, talented and unsigned artists the platform to share their stories with the world. “Obrefour” featuring Quame Rhymz is the first single off this project. The 14-track project titled “The Discovery” album features 14 talented up-and-coming artists from Ghana. (more…)

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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD Leads GHS 600 million Note Programme Listing for Kasapreko Co. PLC on Ghana Fixed Income Market

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Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) in a strategic partnership as a joint lead arranger has lauded Kasapreko Co. Plc, an indigenous beverage manufacturer, for its ambitious growth plans following the official listing of the Series 1 GHS 600 million Note Programme on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM).

The funds raised will bolster Kasapreko Co. Plc’s working capital, financing capital expenditures such as operational expansion, and refinancing short-term debts.

Speaking at a joint press briefing in Accra, the Managing Director of CBG, Mr. Daniel Wilson Addo, emphasized the significance of the transaction, indicating that this is the first time an indigenous Ghanaian Bank has worked with an indigenous manufacturing company to raise funding from local pension funds in the public market. This signifies fostering strong partnerships among indigenous companies to overcome financing challenges innovatively. 

He added that the funding which is at a cost significantly lower than the Ghana Reference Rate (GRR) for borrowing will cushion Kasapreko Co. Plc’s operations significantly.

He underlined the importance of addressing risks associated with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) while encouraging financial institutions and industries to develop financial structures that meet the evolving risks effectively.

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Mr. Addo stated, “This transaction is a testament to our overriding ambition to make an impact in the communities in which we operate. We stand with you in good times or in bad times”.

According to Mr. Addo, the support for Kasapreko Co. Plc highlights the economic impact of CBG’s lending philosophy.

The Managing Director of Kasapreko Co. Plc, Mr. Richard Adjei, welcomed the innovative financing source, describing it as a relatively cheaper capital and sustainable solution for business growth.

Mr. Adjei expressed his gratitude towards CBG for enabling them to explore alternatives beyond traditional Banks. With the infusion, Kasapreko Co. Plc aims to expand production capacity and enhance its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), having already exported products to Kenya and South Africa.

In attendance were Management members of the Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) including the Deputy Managing Director of Operations and Technology, Mr. Thairu Ndungu; Deputy Managing Director of Corporate Resources, Madam Nana Ama Poku and Director of Finance and Strategy, Mr. Charles Appiah and other senior executives of the Bank.

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Mr. Gregg Pitt, Deputy Managing Director; Mr. Humphrey Hessel-Appiah, Finance Director; Mr. Gerald Bonsu, Commercial Director; and Mr. Isaac Adjei, a Board Member, all of Kasapreko Co. Plc were also present.

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD (CBG) is wholly owned by the Government of Ghana and operates as a universal Bank with 114 branches in 13 regions of Ghana. The Bank has strong government support, a large SME client network, and a pool of diverse talent.

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Telecel Ghana Network Update

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Telecel Ghana has multiple sources of internet services through SAT3, WACS, ACE, and submarine fibre links to other international providers.

On the 12th of March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet capacity provided by WACS subsea cable, and immediately switched to ACE to maintain service.

On 14th March 2024, Telecel Ghana lost internet connectivity from its remaining providers SAT3 and ACE due to a cut in their undersea cables. This resulted in the disruption of data services on Mobile and Fixed networks.

Telecel Ghana has now secured new internet capacity and is progressively adding more capacities through local and international partners, including other Telecel subsidiaries. This, is in addition to local caching solutions which are enabling access to some content services such as YouTube, Facebook, Netflix etc.

Telecel Ghana sincerely appreciates the patience and understanding of its customers during this period. All customers will be refunded accordingly. 

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Please note that information circulating on social media platforms about the disconnection of Telecel Ghana due to debts owed is false and should be disregarded.

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SuperSport to air 13th African Games on DStv & GOtv from March 19

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SuperSport International have confirmed that the ongoing 13th African Games will telecast on DStv and GOtv from 19th to 23rd March 2024.

The broadcast will cover a wide range of sports disciplines. Given that this is also an Olympics year, the athletics, track, and field which began today may be the most significant sport fans across the continent would love to follow.

Currently Nigeria and South Africa, led by Egypt (first), are ranked second and third, respectively, on the medal standings.

Ahead of the live feed on your DStv and GOtv starting tomorrow 19th March 2024, SuperSport is streaming live the games on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps.  Subsequently from tomorrow the broadcast would be open on DStv 248 (Variety 4) (DStv) and GOtv channel 131 (Select 2).

The 13th African Games are already delivering unforgettable experiences, reconnect your decoder to be part of a celebration of diverse sporting talent and cultural unity live from Accra Ghana.

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Hollard Ghana Empowers Student Entrepreneurs with Second Edition of Streetwise Finance Business Challenge.

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Hollard Ghana, the country’s favourite insurer, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life, awards Jnelp Innovations, a student entrepreneur, with GHC 40,000 as funding at the just-ended Hollard Streetwise Finance Entrepreneurship Business Challenge held at the University of Cape Coast. 

In collaboration with the University of Ghana Business School and the University of Cape Coast, the grant-based program showcased ten talented student-led businesses that presented their business ideas to a distinguished panel of judges in a bid to secure funding. Zenags Organics won the second-place prize of GHC 20,000, and Career Path won the third-place award of GHC 10,000.

Speaking on the essence of the event, Alexander Osei Mensah, General Manager of Operations at Hollard Insurance, described the initiative as a testament to the insurance group’s efforts to nurture entrepreneurial spirit and innovation among the youth.

“As a company that does well by doing good, our purpose is to bridge the gap between the corporate world and academia. Being an entrepreneurially driven company, Hollard believes in enabling its community to create better futures. Since universities are essential in nation-building and the training ground for business leaders, we focus on engaging tertiary students to ensure they are enabled to succeed in the future with Hollard’s support. In doing so, we aim to inspire more students to explore opportunities that will lead to successful employment upon graduation, particularly through entrepreneurship,” Alex added.GROUP HSBC

Portia Sackey, the founder of Jnelp Innovations, expressed her satisfaction with the event’s outcome, stating, “We are thrilled to be winners of the Hollard Streetwise Finance Business Challenge.   We are grateful to Hollard Ghana for this opportunity to help small businesses thrive. With this funding, we will expand our business by investing in research and development for our skin product and purchasing a tricycle and two extra automatic filling machines to enable us to meet the demanding markets with our products”. 

The success of the second edition of the Streetwise Finance Business Challenge reinforces Hollard Ghana’s commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering the next generation of business leaders. The company remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that contribute to the overall development of Ghana’s entrepreneurial landscape. Student startup businesses participating in the competition include Overseas, Gamkrib, Delsoy Foods, Shuttle Track, Prifrimps Food, Geia Technology, and Firefly I.O.

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Keren Arthur, PhD, the Director of the D-Hub, urged the winners to be strategic in their decisions while remembering that entrepreneurship is an experimental process. 

“Adopt a step-by-step process for using funds and know that entrepreneurship requires a small-scale pilot before major investment. To the other businesses who competed, don’t give up. This event has added to your story, and I hope this will make you stronger and even more committed to taking the ideas forward. The doors of the D-Hub are always open to help you chart the next chapter of your story,” she added.

 

The country’s favourite insurance group is Hollard Ghana, with subsidiaries Hollard Insurance and Hollard Life Assurance. The group combines its deep local knowledge of the market, having previously operated in Ghana for 25 years as Metropolitan Insurance, with the world-class expertise of an international insurance brand in 18 countries worldwide. With feet firmly planted on Ghanaian soil but headquartered in South Africa, Hollard delivers innovative insurance solutions customised to the unique risks Ghanaians face. Hollard offers various life and general insurance products, including funeral, personal accident, motor, business, travel, home, and more, and can be reached via 0307000599. Beyond various nationwide office branches and Hollard 2U franchise shops, Ghanaians can find Hollard at Shell Fuel Station Welcome Shops, Melcom stores and online at www.hollard.com.gh, www.melcom.com/hollard-insurance and www.jumia.com.gh for all their insurance needs.

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Team South Africa withdraws hockey from African Games due to poor pitch conditions

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South Africa’s hockey teams have decided to withdraw from the 2023 African Games hockey competition due to concerns regarding the poor quality of the pitch at Theodosia Okoh stadium in Accra. (more…)

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