Tennis Rules - Player Retired

Bookmakers are known to have different rules and this is particularly true for tennis matches. It is common to see a player get injured and losing a bet because of this might be quite frustrating. Moreover, winning margins on tennis can be tight, so paying close attention to such details might make all the difference in the world. Therefore, before you place a bet, it is a good idea to know what the relevant tennis retirement rules are.

Tennis rules among bookies vary, but can generally be categorized into 4 groups: 1 ball/ball served, 1 set completed, 2 sets completed and match completed.

1 Ball (Also called Ball Served)

Bookmakers who operate the 1 Ball Served policy consider a bet standing if there is a single ball served. If, following the first serve, a player retires for any reason, the bet is still standing with the bookies that have this tennis rule.

1 Set Completed

As the name suggests, this group includes bookmakers that consider a bet standing once the first set is completed. If a player gets injured within the first set, then your bet is canceled (considered void) and your stake is returned. However, once the first set of the match is played, the bet stands with the bookie.

2 Sets Completed

Similarly, the 2 Sets Completed policy means that 2 sets of the match need to be completed, in order for the bet to stand with the bookie. Any retirements prior to the completion of the first 2 sets, leads to a cancellation of the bet (void) and a return of the placed stake for all bookmakers that have this tennis rule.

Match Completed

Under this tennis rules policy, the entire match needs to be completed, in order for the bet to stand with the bookie. Any retirements will result in a bet cancellation and stake return.

Here is the list of bookmakers, according to the way they apply the tennis rules.