Betting on the Wimbledon Online

Wimbledon is one of the major sport tournaments in the world, pulling in hundreds of thousands of visitors yearly. Globally, the 2019 Championships saw 500,397 fans on site, up from 473,169 in 2018. On TV, BBC reported around 26 million viewers in 2018, with ESPN hitting 29.42 million.

Locally, football (especially the EPL) still reigns supreme, but tennis is carving out its space. You’ve probably spotted friends chatting about Federer or Djokovic over nyama choma. And when big names serve it up on Centre Court, many Kenyan bettors hop online to back their picks. Whether you call it "bookmaker meaning" or just "where to place your bet," there are loads of betting sites in Kenya offering Wimbledon markets.

Betting on Wimbledon isn’t rocket science, but you need to get the basics right. Here’s your quick guide:

1. Find a BCLB-licensed bookmaker. • SportPesa Live Betting Kenya, Betika Online Sports Betting, Odibets Live Betting—make sure your site has a valid Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) licence. • Check out the latest sports betting bonuses.
2. Scope out the Wimbledon betting markets. • Some bookies cover every match, others only the headline clashes. Look for pre-match and in-play betting options—live odds bets keep the action juicy.
3. Study player form and odds. • Check recent performance, head-to-head stats, or hit up the top Wimbledon prediction sites. Remember: higher odds mean a longer shot, while lower odds signal a favourite.
4. Deposit your Sh using M-Pesa (mobile money), Airtel Money or credit card, then lock in your bets.
5. Keep it shwari—manage your bankroll and never bet more than you can afford to lose.

Sasa, mambo poa? Achana na mimi, nilishinda kwenye in-play betting last finals—just by following these steps!

Wimbledon kicked off back in 1877 with 22 men vying for the title. Spencer Gore beat William Marshall after nine days of play (rain delays extended the schedule from five days!).

The tournament paused during WWI and WWII, then again in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, it’s the most coveted Grand Slam, staged at the All England Club in London. The 134th edition in 2025 boasted a prize pool of KSh 4,735,150,000—no small change!

Plenty of stars have left their mark on Centre Court: • William Renshaw • Roger Federer • Martina Navratilova • Serena and Venus Williams • Novak Djokovic

These names dominate both the history books and bookmaker odds—even local punters can’t get enough of their rivalry.

Main Draws

• Gentlemen’s Singles (128 players) • Ladies’ Singles (128 players) • Gentlemen’s Doubles (64 teams) • Ladies’ Doubles (64 teams) • Mixed Doubles (48 teams)

Juniors

• Boys’ Singles (64 players) • Girls’ Singles (64 players) • Boys’ Doubles (32 teams) • Girls’ Doubles (32 teams)

Invitation Events

• Gentlemen’s, Ladies’ & Senior Gentlemen’s Invitation Doubles (8 pairs, round-robin) • Wheelchair Singles & Doubles (4 pairs)

All Gentlemen’s matches are best-of-five, others bo3. Most events are single elimination, except the round-robins in the Invitation category.

Tennis has roots in 12th century France and now boasts over 1 billion fans worldwide. About 87 million people play the sport—singles or doubles—aiming to out-rally their opponents. Tennis is popular at both amateur and pro levels, with betting options ranging from match winner to set-by-set markets.

Looking for tennis betting tips? Use a reliable bookmaker list, compare odds and bets, and check out in-play betting predictions. Whether you’re on a bookmaker app or desktop, Kenya’s top tennis betting sites have you covered.

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