After French Open, Punters Look to Wimbledon

With the French Open over for another year and Rafael Nadal once again crowned champion, all eyes now turn to the biggest grand slam of the year - the Championships at Wimbledon.

Not surprisingly, Rafa starts the tournament at 2/1, ahead of Novak Djokovic, 9/4, who was undefeated all year before falling to Roger Federer in the French Open semis. Six-time Wimbledon winner Federer, the most successful player of all time at the tournament, was cut from 7/2 to 5/2 after making the final at Roland Garros, while local hero Andy Murray is the best of the rest at 6/1.

In the ladies singles, Maria Sharapova, 3/1, leads Kim Clijsters and Serena Williams, 4/1, Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki, 6/1, and French Open champ Na Li, 7/1.

William Hill Sports is offering plenty of novelty betting options as usual, such as 8/1 on no rain over the two weeks, and 6/1 on a streaker on the court during one of the singles finals.

Meanwhile, online gaming software giant Playtech released its new Tennis Stars slot last week to coincide with the French Open and Wimbledon.

The highly anticipated 5-reel, 40-payline slot game, which is available at Class 1 Casino and other Playtech casinos, features male and female tennis players as well as other symbols related to the sport, including shoes and tennis balls. A tennis racket acts as the scatter, and the appearance of three or more of them actives an interactive Championship Bonus round.