Home 1st Set Winner in Tennis Sports Betting – MSport

Understanding “Home| 1st Set Winner” in lawn Tennis Betting

In tennis sports betting, the “Home | 1st Set Winner” market means you are betting on the home player to win the first set of the match. This betting option focuses only on the outcome of the first set, not the full match result.

In lawn tennis, players are usually listed as Home and Away — the Home player is listed first, while the Away player is listed second in the fixture.

For example:

Novak Djokovic (Home) vs Carlos Alcaraz (Away)

If you select “Home | 1st Set Winner”, you are predicting that Novak Djokovic will win the first set, regardless of what happens in the rest of the match.

Detailed Example.

Let’s take this real example:

Match: Jannik Sinner (Home) vs Daniil Medvedev (Away)

If you place a bet on “Home | 1st Set Winner”, you are betting that Jannik Sinner will win the first set.

If Jannik Sinner wins the first set 6–4, your bet wins.

This market is perfect for bettors who want to focus on fast-starting players who often take early control of matches.

How to Analyse “Home | 1st Set Winner” Bets

When betting on the 1st set winner, consider these key factors:

Player’s Start Performance:
Some players like Nick Kyrgios or Taylor Fritz start matches strongly with aggressive serves, making them good picks for a first-set win.
Surface Type:
Court surface plays a big role. For example, Rafael Nadal is dominant on clay, often winning first sets easily on that surface.
Match Pressure and Experience:
Experienced players like Novak Djokovic know how to handle early pressure, while younger players may take time to settle into a match.
Head-to-Head Records:
If the away player has a strong record against the opponent, it could indicate confidence and a better chance of winning the opening set.
Recent Form and Fitness:
A player coming off consecutive wins or strong tournament form is more likely to take early leads.

Example Scenarios

Match	Bet	Result	Outcome
Djokovic (Home) vs Alcaraz (Away)	Home	1st Set Winner	Alcaraz wins 6–3
Sinner (Home) vs Medvedev (Away)	Home	1st Set Winner	Sinner wins 6–4
Tsitsipas (Home) vs Zverev (Away)	Home	1st Set Winner	Zverev wins 7–6

Expert Betting Tips for “Home | 1st Set Winner”

Study Player Statistics:
Look at how often the home player wins the first set in recent matches (available on the Msport statistic bar).
Watch Pre-Match Warm-Ups:
Players showing good rhythm and energy are often ready to dominate early.
Consider Tournament Type:
In best-of-3 matches, the first set is crucial. Top players often try to secure it quickly.
Avoid Betting on Fatigued Players:
If the away player had a long match the previous day, they might start slowly in the first set.
Combine with Live Betting:
If you notice the away player serving strongly early in the match, you can bet live before the set ends for better odds.

Conclusion

Betting on “Home | 1st Set Winner” in tennis is a smart strategy for punters who understand player momentum and match psychology. By focusing on strong starters, match conditions, and surface advantage, you can make informed and profitable predictions.

Always remember — it’s about who wins the first set, not the entire match. Do your research, manage your bankroll wisely, and bet responsibly.

How to place a bet on home to win 1st set

Kindly click on "ÄLL" icon as indicated in the below screenshot

Then click on Tennis and select the tennis games you wish to place your stake on and apply as shown below

Kindly click on the particular Tennis game then click on 1st set winner and select home as your preferred selection in this case as home is our focus and proceed to place with the desired amount of stake as shown below.