The French Open tennis is the second Grand Slam of the season following the Australian Open in January. The French Open is staged at the famous Roland Garros venue in Paris which has deservedly established itself as the globe's greatest clay court competition. It has been running since 1891.
Reigning 2011 men’s champion is Rafael Nadal, who had previously won it for four consecutive years up to 2009. The Ladies champion is Na Li who defeated defending champion Francesca Schiavone in the final.
As with all Grand Slams the French Open features both Singles and Doubles for both Ladies and Men. Which provides many opportunities for tennis fans to get stuck into some excellent French Open Online Betting interest.
Following the French Open in terms of Grand Slams comes the world’s most popular tournament, Wimbledon, with the US Open coming up in September.
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There are numerous betting markets to consider such as the outright winner plus betting on the outcomes of the individual match, as well as set betting also based on the individual matches. Tennis Betting has become one of the most popular forms of sports betting and one which has excellent statistics for punters.
A number of the major online bookmakers have a number of cost effective French Open Free Bet Offers which can be accessed via this site by clicking on the link of a preferred Bookmaker.
The French Open betting market has been active for some time with plenty of outstanding odds for those considering an Antepost bet. Odds on all leading players are available which of course will be at excellent prices. For the more prudent tennis punter it will be worth waiting for the tournament to begin before making any bet. Prices change daily plus there is also the opportunity to take advantage of in-play betting by taking out a Live Bet.
Whatever your betting interest in the French Open you are bound to enjoy the action as it is one of the best tennis tournaments of the year.
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score |
| 2001 | Gustavo Kuerten | Alex Corretja | 6-7, 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 |
| 2002 | Albert Costa | Juan Carlos Ferrero | 6-1, 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 |
| 2003 | Juan Carlos Ferrero | Martin Verkerk | 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2004 | Gaston Gaudio | Guilermo Coria | 0-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 8-6 |
| 2005 | Rafael Nadal | Mariano Puerta | 6-7, 6-3, 6-1, 7-5 |
| 2006 | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | 6-1, 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2007 | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2008 | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 |
| 2009 | Roger Federer | Robin Soderling | 6-1, 7-6, 6-4 |
| 2010 | Rafael Nadal | Robin Soderling | 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 2011 | Rafael Nadal | Roger Federer | 7-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 |
Rafael Nadal won the French Open for a record equalling sixth time as he drew level with Bjorn Borg and continued to lay claims to being the 'King of Clay as he defeated Roger Federer 7-6, 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 in a thrilling final.
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In Grand Slam terms, following the French Open comes Wimbledon which is the biggest betting tennis event in the world. From the slow courts of Roland Gaross, the payers have to contend with the fast grass courts of Wimbledon, which some players can handle whereas some simply cannot.
Favourite for the title is reigning champion, Roger Federer, who has won the crown six times previously and who holds the world record of fifteen Grand Slam victories. The Ladies favourite is Serena Williams, winner at Wimbledon three times, including last season.
We offer a Wimbledon preview complete with odds and betting news which can be accessed by clicking the link below.....
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