Wimbledon Odds 2012: Longshots with Best Chance to Win Men’s Title

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Published: June 23, 2012

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Those looking to bet on any of the favorites in the men’s bracket at Wimbledon likely will not get much in return for their investment, but there are longshots capable of shocking the tennis world.

According to Bovada, Novak Djokovic is the favorite at 3-2 odds to win the tournament, with Rafael Nadal at a close second, receiving 2-1 odds.

Then comes six-time champion Roger Federer at 4-1 odds, followed by Andy Murray, who offers a slightly better payout at 11-1. 

But for those unimpressed by the action on the leading contenders, here are the underdogs who just might turn in a monumental upset.

Note: all odds courtesy of Bovada

 

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 28-1 odds

 

The Frenchman is the fifth seed in London and has posted some impressive performances at Grand Slams recently.

He has reached the quarterfinals at three of his last four majors and defeated Roger Federer to reach the semifinals at Wimbledon last year.

Tsonga gave Djokovic a score at the French Open, and it took the world’s top-ranked player all five sets to get past him.

If none of the top-four seeds look like decent bets, it makes sense to throw your lot in with No. 5.



 

Juan Martin Del Potro, 40-1

 

Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have combined to win 28 of the last 29 Slams. Del Potro won the only title the Big Three missed. 

The 23-year-old Argentine won the U.S. Open in 2009. He's the ninth-ranked player at the tournament and has reached the quarterfinals at both majors in 2012.

At Roland Garros, he jumped on Roger Federer and took the first two sets of the quarterfinal match. But the Swiss showed poise and determination and came all the way back to beat the youngster. 

There's no doubt that Del Potro is talented, and as he proved in 2009, ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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