Federer, Pliskova favorites to win Wimbledon following French Open
Roger Federer and Karolina Pliskova are the odds-on favorites to win Wimbledon as the tennis season gets set to move on from the clay and onto the grass following the French Open.
Gentlemen's singles
Federer, the seven-time champion, has 2.5-1 odds, which is slightly ahead of defending champion and British favorite Andy Murray, who received 2.75-1 odds, and Novak Djokovic at 4.5-1. Federer won the season's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, and didn't play the French Open while resting his body.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 5-2 |
| Andy Murray | 11-4 |
| Novak Djokovic | 9-2 |
| Rafael Nadal | 6-1 |
| Milos Raonic | 12-1 |
| Nick Kyrgios | 15-1 |
| Alexander Zverev | 20-1 |
| Stan Wawrinka | 25-1 |
| Juan Martin del Potro | 25-1 |
| Grigor Dimitrov | 25-1 |
Ladies' singles
Pliskova, who's coming off a semifinals appearance at Roland Garros, leads the ladies' field with 6-1 odds despite never advancing past Round 2 at Wimbledon. She's followed by two-time champion Petra Kvitova at 8-1, and a group of four with 10-1 odds that includes top-ranked Angelique Kerber. Defending champion Serena Williams won't play in the tournament due to pregnancy.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Karolina Pliskova | 6-1 |
| Petra Kvitova | 8-1 |
| Angelique Kerber | 10-1 |
| Garbine Muguruza | 10-1 |
| Victoria Azarenka | 10-1 |
| Johanna Konta | 10-1 |
| Madison Keys | 12-1 |
| Venus Williams | 15-1 |
| Simona Halep | 15-1 |
| Jelena Ostapenko | 15-1 |
(Odds courtesy: Westgate Las Vegas Superbook)