2012 French Open Tennis Championship - Roland Garros betting

The French Open Kicks Off in Earnest in the Spring!

Tennis Grand Slams rank among the most highly-anticipated sporting contests of year. Players from far and wide converge on Paris in anticipation of big-hitting plays ahead of the knockout stages of the Roland Garros championship. Among the Grand Slams, the French Open in Paris reigns supreme. Clay court tennis has long been a favourite of tennis aficionados and players alike. Big betting action peppers the gaming arena.

History, Stats and Betting Odds Ahead of the 2012 French Open

The signature slide and strike approach is revered the world over and tennis greats in Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe and Andre Agassi have enjoyed a glittering history at this venue. Modern times have seen top-tier players such as Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer competing for Grand Slam glory. Indeed the betting arena is peppered with options regarding top betting odds. The UKs premier online bookmaker 888sports has released its betting predictions and betting odds ahead of the May 2012 French Open Championships fixtures. The men’s betting odds and women’s betting odds and standings are as listed as follows:

Bet on the Outright Men’s Final Winner for the 2012 French Open at Roland Garros

• Rafael Nadal at odds of 8:11
• Novak Djokovic at odds of 7:4
• Juan Martine Del Potro at odds of 10:1
• Roger Federer at odds of 14:1
• Andy Murray at odds of 20:1
• David Ferrer at odds of 33:1

Each way bets on 2 betting selections places at 1/3 odds. The French Open tennis championship is named after the French aviator of the same name. The contest will take place over a 2 week period during May and June of 2012. This tennis championship features as the world’s leading clay court tennis contest and it is the 2nd of the 4 Grand Slams. This tournament signifies the end of the spring clay court matches. Players can enjoy top betting odds and highlights from the UKs leading bookmaker. Plus there are a series of free bets and free betting options for players to enjoy. Generous sign-up bonuses are readily available too. Players can earn up to $50 with the MoneyBack Special, there are live betting options with a guaranteed $10 in Free bet cash and lots of tennis gear to celebrate the start of the Grand Slam Season – with the Australian Open. Plus there are live betting options – with live-in play betting – available to players.

Women’s Final Betting Odds and Results

Fixtures, highlights and results of the men’s and women’s French Open Championship are available online and via leading sports channels. 888sport – the leading Internet bookmaker – features top betting odds, history and standings of all the players – by way of betting odds offered. The top-seeded ladies in the contest include the likes of Petra Kvitova at odds of 4:1, Victoria Azarenka at odds of 6:1, Serena Williams at odds of 13:2, Samantha Stosur at odds of 8:1 and Maria Sharapova at odds of 8:1.