Otte v Shang Match Preview – Australian Open R1 – Mon 16 Jan 2023, 00:05 UK Time

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Table of Contents

• Player Comparison from Tennis Tips UK
• Head to Head (H2H)
• Otte v Shang Tips, Picks & Predictions
• Live Streaming: Where to Watch? (UK Viewers)

Player Comparison from Tennis Tips UK

The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments and is considered to be one of the most challenging events for players due to a number of factors. Some of these include:

1. Surface: The Australian Open is played on hard courts, which can be more physically demanding for players compared to clay or grass courts. Hard courts have a faster pace of play and can be harder on players’ joints and muscles. Shang has a better record this year on hard courts specifically.
2. Weather: The tournament is held in Melbourne, Australia, which can be quite hot and humid during the tournament. This can be challenging for players as they have to perform at a high level while dealing with the heat and humidity.
3. Timing: The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, so players may not be in peak physical condition or fully adjusted to the demands of a major tournament.
4. Competition: The Australian Open attracts the best players in the world, making it a very competitive event. With a high level of competition, players must be at their best to advance through the tournament.
5. Schedule and format : The tournament is played over two weeks and it involves both singles and doubles events. The format of the tournament is best-of-five sets for men and best-of-three sets for women, which can be physically and mentally taxing for players.

Head to Head (H2H)

Otte v Shang Tips, Picks & Predictions

Live Streaming: Where to Watch? (UK Viewers)

TENNIS TIPS UK Club Membership – How it Works

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Synopsis: An email service where members receive regular betting picks direct to their inbox. This clearly states the match, specific bet and advised stake. There is a ‘best bet’ which is the highest value selection our team has found across all markets. This is exclusively available through the club membership. Club members should expect to receive 1-2 bets per week on average.

Who picks the advised bets?

Tennis Tips UK have a team of analysts built over the past decade. Each has shown a proficiency in beating ATP, Challenger or Grand Slam markets consistently. See an example of the email format members receive below. To make the service more practical to follow we send out picks twelve hours before the scheduled start time on average so it should be feasible to follow regardless of client timezone.

Odds sourced from Pinnacle or Bet365. Match winner (moneyline) markets used so practical to follow with any bookmaker. Those with access to an exchange account are likely to comfortably exceed the recorded profit figures even after commission is deducted so this is highly recommended.

How much profit have the picks made overall?

As of late 2025; a £100 bettor has enjoyed profits in excess of £10,000 assuming they backed the quoted price. Please note the image below is updated once annually – see the link below for the most up to date performance figures.

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How do you profit from tennis betting?

There is no single ‘one size fits all’ approach. Tennis Tips UK have been fine tuning the selection process since way back in 2013. For a comprehensive insight into our thesis try exploring our tennis betting research articles.

I’m looking for a more hands-on approach, what do you recommend?

Some punters prefer to actively select or trade their own markets. The same thesis as before regarding compounding can still apply in this situation but crucially you’ll need to be able to find and back value bets yourself. There are advanced tools that let you identify +EV bets, see where sharp money is betting and apply complex filters to find markets that meet your criteria.

What about responsible gambling?

All forms of sports betting, including club picks, need to follow strict responsible gambling principles. The crucial one – never bet with funds that you can’t afford to lose. This means the assigned bankroll needs to be surplus to requirements. Adopting a long term, investment style approach as described previously will put you on the right path but this never replaces the ten golden rules of responsible gambling.

Why join the club?

It offers an investment approach to sports betting that allows disciplined members the ability to gradually grow their bankroll over time. Another key benefit of staking a fixed percentage of bankroll per match is that it scales and crucially compounds returns. Here is an explanation of the concept. This means over time your bankroll can grow exponentially and has resulted in multiple long term club members building pots in excess of £1M. Just remember at this level new challenges present themselves such as trying to get such large stakes accepted or matched but there are solutions out there and of course there is also the option to quit and retire.