The Tennis Thread - 2010

[engineer]

It already started, feel free to share your opinion and bets here.

[engineer]

Starting with a small treble today:

Wawrinka + Tipsarevic + Federrer @2.33 - 4 pts

I'm most concerned about Tipsa here, but he should have too much for the Dutch - his motivation is probably high.
Federrer will be looking for revenge against Davydenko - they both had tough matches yesterday, but Fed should be more fresh and motivated to see Davy off.
No need to comment about Wawrinka I think, the Swiss could have a great year IMO, Berrer shouldn't be a problem.

[repunt]

Montanes @ 3,25 bet365 2 units

Odds on Isner are insane really, it's an over-reaction by the bookies after yesterdays win over Robredo. He already had three tough matches in a row and his fitness is a big question mark coming into this game. Crowd in Auckland will once again be on his side, but i think he'll fail in front of them this time. Watched Montanes against Statham and Lammer where he played great tennis and although the are far below Isner's quality, i think that Spaniard posses the game to frustrate Isner and take this match at the end. Odds are certainly worth of trying..

[engineer]

Had some decent losses this week that I fortunately didn't have the time to share here, now it should be time to turn the coin.

Petzschner to beat Becker @2.12 - 6 pts
Two players that I rate equal in general, but on this slower surface I reckon Petz is the one to back. And Becker's poor performance against Vinciguerra in the previous round confirms my decision.

Lay Karlovic 2-0 against Sidorenko @1.6 - to win 5 pts

When Karlovic performs good at a Grand Slam event he than usually loses ground for some period. Of course it's a bit risky to oppose him in Croatia, but I fancy the chances of the French to nick a set.

Lay Monfils 2-0 against Ouanna @1.51 - to win 7 pts
The same story here, expect the powerful Ouanna to give Monfils some run for his money.

[engineer]

And Petzschner wins two really thrilling tiebreaks to land the money for engineer

[JaneMorrison]

Ivo Karlovic - Alexandre Sidorenko @ 1.6

1. Set over 9.5 games

[JaneMorrison]

Originally Posted by JaneMorrison

Ivo Karlovic - Alexandre Sidorenko @ 1.6

1. Set over 9.5 games

Ivo Karlovic - Alexandre Sidorenko 7-6

[JaneMorrison]

F.Lopez v R.Ram

Over 22 games in total @1.80

[JaneMorrison]

Originally Posted by JaneMorrison

F.Lopez v R.Ram

Over 22 games in total @1.80

F.Lopez v R.Ram 7 -6, 6 - 3

AAAaaaand its a push! Stakes returned

[engineer]

Welcome to RDP, jane and good luck with your bets, I see you like this games betting. It's not for me

Today we have not only the men semis, but some ladies action at the fed cup.

So:

Lopez to beat Monfils @3.75 - 4 pts
Lay Monfils 2-0 @1.9 - to win 8 pts

Can't imagine Lopez not to win a set here, this game will be a cracker.

Petzschner to beat Berrer @2.38 - 5 pts

Lay Gonzalez 2-0 against Belluci - to win 6 pts - asking for 1.5, not matched yed.


From the ladies:

Jankovic to beat Kleybanova @1.77 - 9 pts, what a price for JJ!

Could be tempted by Ivanovic also, but should have a better think about her.

[engineer]

A huge comeback from Lopez to win it

[engineer]

OK, Jankovic won and even did Belluci to round the day nicely.

For today several fed cup games:

A. Radwanska to beat Wickmayer @2.2 - 4 pts

Cornet to beat Oudin @2.26 - 2 pts

Jankovic to beat Kuznetsova @2.5 - 3 pts

Ivanovic to beat Kleybanova @2.06 - 3 pts

[rcgills]

Originally Posted by engineer

OK, Jankovic won and even did Belluci to round the day nicely.

Nice one Engineer

[engineer]

Storming the tennis coupon today
Will wait for the BF maintenance to end and put my bets there, will post the prices of bet365 now.

Ladies:

Cirstea to beat Oudin @2 - 4 pts

Garbin to beat R. Olaru @2.1 - 5 pts

Bacszinsky to beat Sprem @1.72 - 10 pts Max bet for me here!

[engineer]

Chiudinelli to beat Llodra @2.1 - 2 pts

G. G. Lopez to beat Ilhan @1.66 - 5 pts

Fish to beat Russel @1.5 - 4 pts

Alves to beat Belluci @4.33 - 2 pts