Why Wimbledon betting is different
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam played on grass—specifically 100% perennial ryegrass since 2001—which changes bounce, pace, and footing versus hard and clay. That matters for serve/return balance, rally length, and tie-break frequency.
Since 2022, all four Grand Slams—including Wimbledon—use a 10-point tie-break at 6–6 in the deciding set. This curbs marathon final sets and slightly…
Champions League essentials for bettors
The Champions League now uses a league-phase “Swiss” format: 36 teams are seeded into four pots of nine; each club plays eight games (two opponents from each pot, one home and one away). The top eight qualify directly for the round of 16, while teams 9–24 enter two-leg play-offs to reach the last 16. UEFA’s explainer…