Biggest Sports Upset in History

For years, competitive sports have been integral to countless people’s lives in Southeast Asia. Tuning into various tournaments and becoming a loyal fan has become a lifestyle for many, with some spending time and money to show support for their favorites. While some are content with being just a dedicated supporter, some take it up a notch and start betting for their treasured teams and players, especially with a chance to make a profit once they win.

Online betting in Malaysia and Singapore has seen an exponential rise in the past decade, primarily due to more people starting their sports betting journey. Placing wagers for various betting options on a sportsbook in Malaysia or Singapore is a great way to add thrill to matches, making them more exciting and fun to watch. And those who are willing to use their funds for risky bets like parlay can turn their lives around by creating an immense amount of money with a little stroke of luck.

However, although there are clear favorites to win a specific game, it does not mean that sports bettors should already place their wagers on them. This is mainly because upsets have been a regular part of any tournament, and underdogs have always been determined to score an upset against the best teams. Here are some remarkable upsets that led to bettors bagging home a significant amount of money.

One of the biggest upsets in recent memory is Emma Raducanu’s exceptional 2021 US Open title. The 18-year-old British national swept the tournament by ending her opponents in two sets. Her odds of winning the competition are at 401.00, mainly due to her being ranked 150th in the world when the US Open started. Raducanu’s win enabled those who placed their bets on her to win big while also significantly improving her rankings to be considered one of the best in the world.  

Apart from Raducanu’s 2021 US Open miracle, Leicester City’s 2016 Premier League title and the New England Patriots failed 2007 run are some of the biggest turndowns in sports history. 

To learn more about other biggest sports upsets in history, check this infographic provided by CM2Bet.