256 players, 19 courts, millions of fans worldwide, thousands of stawberries and one trophy. Wimbledon is here, and we're going to predict it..
Likely winner: Andy Murray @ 7/2
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It's going to be Murray or Djokovic, no question about it. For the huge difference in value alone, I'm going to side with the Brit to win another Wimbledon title. Murray has never lost to Djokovic on grass so, if it comes down to a final between the two, Murray seems like the sensible choice.
Outsider: Nick Kyrgios @ 33/1
The unpredictable Australian faces a difficult, yet potentially manageable, run this year. Radek Stepanek can cause problems and a match against Murray in the latter stages is obviously a huge challenge, but if he can beat Murray and get himself a confidence boost he would fancy his chances against Djokovic on grass.
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Likely winner: Andy Murray @ 7/2
Like Matt, I'm going to side with Murray over Djokovic just because I see it as a real 50:50 between the two at the moment, especially given Murray's edge on grass. The Scotsman offers a much more generous price and I think Novak is too short at 5/6, so that's made my mind up on where my money will be.
Outsider: Juan Martin Del Potro @ 100/1
If I have to pick an outsider I'll have a few quid on Del Potro. Federer doesn't look like he'll mount a challenge, and I don't think the likes of Raonic, Wawrinka and Kyrgios have enough in the tank. Once I start looking past those guys, Del Potro sticks out. Wawrinka should be his only major test ahead of the latter rounds and, if he's on song, I think Del Potro can win that one.
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Likely winner: Novak Djokovic @ 5/6
Whilst it's true that Djokovic has never beaten Murray on grass, I think that's going to change this time round. They've only ever faced off twice on the surface, so for me that isn't a big enough sample to draw any real conclusions from. Djokovic will definitely get to the final, and at 5/6 I'd take him to beat anyone.
Outsider: Juan Martin Del Potro @ 100/1
I agree with what Tom said above. Federer is past his best, Raonic doesn't have the technical quality, Kyrgios doesn't have the composure and Wawrinka rarely shows his best form on grass. I like Del Potro at 100/1 and I'm also tempted by a little punt on Tomic, who could face Delpo at some point in the tournament, at 300/1.
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Likely winner: Novak Djokovic @ 5/6
It's got to be Djokovic or Murray and I reckon they'll probably meet in the final. Having seen Djokovic dominate in several slams over the past few years, I think the smart money is always on him.
Outsider: Milos Raonic @ 20/1
Tennis isn't really my sport so don't take my word as gospel on an outsider, but from what I've seen over the past couple of months Milos Raonic has come on leaps and bounds. He's reached the semi final before and now could be his time to make the step up, so I'll side with him.
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Likely winner: Andy Murray @ 7/2
Djokovic has never even taken a set from Murray on grass, so I don't understand why the Serb is such a heavy favourite. Murray is the obvious value bet for me.
Outsider: Roger Federer @ 16/1
Everyone is saying Federer is finished, but even at 35 years old you can never rule him out. He's always there or thereabouts when it comes down to it at Wimbledon, and I think he has one more major in him. I also quite fancy Kyrgios at 33/1 if he can hold it together against the better players, but having seen him capitulate previously I think I'll avoid him.
Likely winner: Novak Djokovic @ 5/6
I'm with Alex and Kieran on this one. I don't care if he's never managed to beat Murray on grass, Djokovic is different class and I expect his quality to shine through when he (probably) meets the Brit in the final.
Outsider: Milos Raonic @ 20/1
Again, I'm going to agree with Kieran. Raonic has really improved over the past year, and we've previously seen him reach semi-finals in slams before. What he sometimes lacks in technique he can make up for with raw power, so I think he'll at least reach a semi-final. From that point anyone can win, so 20/1 is a solid price.
