{"id":22682,"date":"2026-07-29T13:23:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=22682"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:24:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:24:06","slug":"advantage-in-tennis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/advantage-in-tennis\/","title":{"rendered":"ADVANTAGE in Tennis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>What is Advantage in Tennis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantage in tennis is the score awarded to the player who wins the first point after deuce (40\u201340). If that player wins the following point, they win the game. If they lose the next point, the score returns to deuce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Detailed Explanation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantage in tennis comes into play only after both players reach deuce. Since a tennis game must be won by a two-point margin, winning the point after deuce does not immediately end the game. Instead, it gives one player the advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of advantage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Ad In<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the server wins the point after deuce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Ad Out<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 the receiver wins the point after deuce.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the player holding advantage wins the next rally, they win the game. If their opponent wins the next point instead, the score returns to deuce, and the battle continues until one player wins two consecutive points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How It Looks in a Match<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Example 1 \u2013 Match Situation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The score is 40\u201340. The server wins a long rally, making the score <\/span><strong>Advantage In<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the next point, the server hits a forehand winner to secure the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Example 2 \u2013 Professional Tennis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In closely contested ATP and WTA matches, games often feature multiple deuce and advantage exchanges before either player finally wins two consecutive points. These extended games can become key turning points in a set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/advantage_in_tennis_visual_example.webp\" alt=\"Advantage in tennis visual example\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/advantage_in_tennis_visual_example.webp 1440w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/advantage_in_tennis_visual_example-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/advantage_in_tennis_visual_example-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/advantage_in_tennis_visual_example-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Advantage in Tennis Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures a player wins a game by a two-point margin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rewards players who perform well under pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates longer, more competitive service games.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often determines momentum in closely contested matches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Games that reach multiple advantage points can influence a range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/tennis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tennis betting markets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly those based on games, sets, and live match progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Related Terms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Learn more about these related tennis terms:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Deuce<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a score of 40\u201340 where a player must win two consecutive points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Ad In<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 advantage awarded to the server after deuce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Ad Out<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 advantage awarded to the receiver after deuce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Game Point<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 a point that would win the game if the leading player converts it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #18ae62;\">Betting is only available to participants above 18 years. 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