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Tennis is a unique sport; the surface the game is played on changes over the course of the season. Both the WTA and the ATP move from hard courts to clay to grass and then back to hard courts during the year, offering tennis bettors more chances to cash in during those surfaces' respective tournaments.

tennis betting can be a profitable play if bettors do their homework. Coverage is always abundant during the four Grand Slam tournaments, but it is watching and studying the small events in between that separate the squares from the sharps.

Here are some handy tips to consider when making a play on an upcoming tennis tournament . . .

Current play

Just like betting on any other sport, current play is the first thing oddsmakers look to when setting prices for a tennis tournament. It should also top the to-do list when wagering on tennis.

Players can find their form and lose it during the run of the tennis schedule, so keeping an eye on past events and matches is a must. Look for players that have gone deep into tournaments or have faced top-ranked competition.

How a player does under pressure, whether in a semifinal or final situation or against a better opponent, will give insight into how they will perform with money on the line.

The women's French Open final was a prime example of a good player cracking under pressure. Top-seeded Dinara Safina was a favorite to win her first Grand Slam at Roland Garros, but buckled in two sets much like she did the previous year.

Surfaces and conditions

All tennis players have a favorite surface.

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was untouchable on clay until his recent knee injury. Roger Federer has dominated grass courts like Wimbledon during his storied career. Power players like Serena Williams find themselves at home on the hard court, where they can maximize their strength.

Finding which players prefer which surface is a great way to weed out value in outright and head-to-head betting matchups. Also, consider how quick a player is when wagering on slick clay court surfaces or how powerful their shots are when looking at tournaments on hard courts.

Weather can also play a huge factor into how a wager performs. In tournaments like the Australian Open the heat can suck the energy out of players, giving more value to younger, more fit talents.

Rain can also impact players, especially those coming off or nursing injuries. Inclement weather usually causes delays, making it harder for nagging injuries to get warm and stay warm over the course of a match.

Draw

A great way to draw a plan of attack when betting on tennis is to study the tournament's seeding and draw. Looking ahead to possible tough matchups is not only a smart play for that particular match, but also provides fade value in the winner for the following contests if the match goes the distance and is exceptionally grueling.

Roger Federer capitalized on a drained Rafael Nadal at the Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid this year. Nadal was involved in a classic battle with fellow clay-court stud Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, and after advancing to the final was sluggish and worn out against Federer.

Injuries and other factors

A knee injury to Nadal shook up the Wimbledon betting odds just a day before the tournament started. If the Spaniard had decided to play through the injury, there would have been great fade value in one of the tournament's top players.

Keeping a eye on recent ailments is a valuable practice when betting tennis. Players coming off or dealing with injuries are great play-against wagers or should be left alone entirely.

Just recently, Maria Sharapova was eliminated in the second round at Wimbledon. Sharapova, a former Wimbledon champion, was playing in just her fourth tournament since having shoulder surgery and is still finding her form after a extended layoff.

Also, noting any coaching or technique changes before a tournament can prove profitable. Player sometimes take time to adjust to new practices and should either be faded or left alone by bettors.