The top 8 male tennis players converge on London to do battle for the ATP World Tour Finals. In the absence of Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka , Milos Raonic and Kei Nishikori the field in London is incredibly open with the next generation of talent in line to make their presence felt at the season ending event.
Format
The top 8 players are split into two groups of 4, with the top 2 players qualifying from each group to battle it out in the semi-finals and then the final.
Outright Betting
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal headline the field once again in London but there are plenty of young upstarts looking to disturb their dominance. Here are some tips for the title in London:
Roger Federer – 4/6 (Ladbrokes) – The Swiss legend has had a phenomenal 2017, winning 2 Grand Slams to cement his place as the greatest male tennis player of all time. He last lifted the trophy in 2011 and how he would love to cap off a perfect year in style in London.
Alexander Zverev – 15/2 (Bet 365) – The young German has had a breakthrough year on the ATP Tour and currently sits at number 3 in the world rankings. He has won two Masters series titles this term (Rome and Montreal) and looks here to stay at the elite of men’s tennis.
Rafael NadalRafael Nadal – 9/2 (Bet Victor) – World number 1 Nadal has enjoyed an incredible 2017, winning 2 Grand Slams too and establishing himself amongst the world’s elite once more. Federer has been his nemesis this season though and the Mallorcan has never won the season ending event.
Grigor Dimitrov – 12/1 (Coral) –The Bulgarian has finally fulfilled all of his promise in 2017 and emerged as one of the top players on the ATP Tour. Winning his maiden Masters title in Cincinnati was the highlight of his season and his semi-final appearance at the Australian Open was the catalyst to a successful season. Here are some of our outside tips in London:
Marin Cilic – 14/1 (Betway) – Wimbledon finalist in 2017, the consistent Croat is a real contender in the inexperienced field in London.
Jack Sock – 22/1 (Paddy Power) – The American snuck into the field following his dramatic win in Paris last week and arrives in London full of confidence.
Dominic Thiem – 25/1 (Sporting Bet) – The young Austrian is making his second appearance at the World Tour Finals and has had another solid season – indoor hard court isn’t his favourite surface however.
David Goffin – 25/1 (Boyle Sports) – The canny Belgian has had an impressive season, punctuated by injury and will be delighted to be back competing at the highest level.
Additional Bet: Marin Cilic to reach the final – 6/1 (Uni Bet).
Top Outright Bet: Roger Federer to win the title – 4/6 (Ladbrokes).