with OnThePunt's resident Tennis expert
2010 ARCHIVE
JULY 12-18
BASTAD
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Jul 13
Skugor to bt Istomin
1.5 at 3.70
3.40
+4.05
Istomin was playing at an indoor Davis Cup tie
in Korea over the weekend, so he might take a while to get used to the
conditions on the dirt. Skugor breezed through quallies and has been in
winning form.
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Jul 13
Berrer to bt Greul
2 at 2.60
2.40
-2
Two Germans meet at home and if Berrer can
serve well in what should be quick conditions, then he has to be a huge
show. He is by all accounts over the injury that forced him out of
Wimbledon. Greul has won their last two meetings on dirt but he has been up
and down all year.
Jul 13
Gimeno to bt Chardy
2 at 2.75
2.40
+3.5
These two have split prior meetings on clay in
what were very tight matches. Gimeno is coming straight off the dirt from
challenger final while Chardy is first up since SW19. The Frenchman looks
too short here.
JULY 5-11
NEWPORT
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JUNE 21 - JULY 4
WIMBLEDON
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Jun 24
Fischer to bt Bellucci
2.5 at 2.36
2.20
-2.5
Fischer beat the likes of Hrbaty, Phau and
Delgado in quallies before smashing the poor Soeda in the opening round.
Experience at this level is a minor concern but on form, I made him a fave.
Not sure how much to read into Bellucci's win over Mello. The Brazillian has
comparbly little experience on the grass and he lost to Fischer in their
only prior meeting on hardcourt last year.
Jun 24
Chardy to bt Lacko
4 at 2.02
2.00
+4.08
Lacko got the better of Chardy in their
opening match of the grass season at Halle. That was a close one, but I'm
tipping Chardy to turn it around here. The former junior winner is serving
well by all acounts and looks to have an edge over best of five. Lacko beat
an out of sorts Baghdatis but this will be another challenge.
Jun 23
Brands to bt Davydenko
2 at 2.53
2.30
+3.06
Davydenko can consider himself a little
fortunate to get through the opening round agaisnt Anderson. I expect Brands
to have a little more composure than the South African. He should be a
little more consistent from the back of the court too. Davydenko's lack of
recent matches should prove a deciding factor.
Jun 23
Montanes to bt Evans
4 at 1.89
1.80
+3.56
Evans has been winning a few matches on grass
in the lead-up but now he will be fully tested against a top-50 player.
Montanes prefers dirt but the courts dont look that fast at this stage of
the tournament. The Spaniards class and experience should be enough to see
him through.
Jun 22
Marchenko to bt Berrer
4 at 1.80
1.75
Void
Berrer comes in on a five-match losing streak
and has had an injury-affected preparation. The ankle has been getting
treatment and he says he is ready to go but its surely not an ideal prep.
Marchenko had some good matches at Eastbourne and I expect him to go well
today.
Jun 22
Kamke to bt G-Lopez
1.5 at 3.50
3.00
+3.75
Garcia-Lopez had a nice run to the final at
Eastbourne but this looks a tricky opening round for the Spaniard. The
German qualifier Kamke is in form and comes into the main draw with three
solid qualifying matches. Should go very close.
Jun 22
Mahut to bt Isner
2.5 at 2.22
2.20
-2.5
Can't see too many extended rallies in this
one. Isner obviously has the game for grass but he is just 1-5 on the
surface, losing to Gulbis in his only start here. He is first up since a
very poor end to the French Open so looks a good risk today.
Jun 22
Kavcic to bt Kubot
2 at 3.00
2.60
-2
Kavcic posted a loss to Daniel in his only
grass lead-up at Queens. That does look very poor but I'm looking for him to
bounce back and be very competitive today. Kubot has been having a very
ordinary run of late and this price has to be opposed.
Jun 22
Mutli/Parlay
Benneteau to bt Vliegen
Russell to bt Riba-Madrid
Gicquel to bt Mathieu
2 at 2.80
2.60
-2
Benneteau should have too much for Vliegen,
who still looks to be struggling for confidence. Russell had two competitive
losses in the lead-up so I'm looking for him to edge Riba, who is coming
straight off a clay challenger. Mathieu was horrible at the French and I's
be surprised if he can turn his form around so soon here.
Jun 21
Kuznetsov to bt Hanescu
2 at 2.92
2.60
-2
Hanescu went okay with a few matches at an
exhibition in the lead-up, but he will need to be at his best to justify
this price up against the Russian youngster. Kuznetsov makes his first main
draw of any slam, but he has had some solid matches in the lead up and is no
stranger to grass having won the junior title here last year.
Jun 21
Zeballos to bt Lu
4 at 2.10
1.95
-4
Lu is just the ultimate non-winner in my book.
He gets very tight at times and even if this goes the distance I can see him
choking away a potential victory. Zeballos beat Lacko and lost to Marchenko
at Eastbourne in competitive matches and he looks to have a lot more fight
in him.
Jun 21
Delgado to bt Gabashvilli
2.5 at 2.36
2.15
-2.5
Gabashvilli has been playing well on clay in
recent times but whether that form translates onto the grass is another
question. The veteran Delgado is travelling quite well this year and comes
in with matches on grass under the belt.
Jun 21
Mutli/Parlay
Berankis to bt Ball
Troicki to bt Kunitsyn
3.5 at 2.16
2.00
+4.06
Berankis won the recent Nottingham challenger
on grass and is a former semi-finalist in the juniors here. An 0-2
head-to-head has to be overcome, but despite his big serve, Ball has a
relatively poor record on grass. Troicki should have far too much class for
Kunitsyn. The Russian struggled at Eastbourne while I think Troicki will be
much better for the loss to Giraldo last week in Holland.
JUNE 13-19
EASTBOURNE
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Jun 16
Istomin to bt Almagro
4 at 1.83
1.75
Void
Istomin had a good run at Queen's last week,
winning a few matches before pushing Nadal in the third round. He smashed
Schwank in the opening round here. The matches under the belt must give him
the advantage. Almagro edged Kubot in a less than convincing display and he
will need to lift today.
Jun 15
Zeballos to bt Marchenko
4 at 1.81
1.75
-4
I'm not too sure if we can read too much into
Marchenko's round one win over Seppi. By all reports it was a match of very
poor quality. Zeballos had a good fight with Lacko and I believe he will
have the class edge in this one. The forecast strong winds should'nt bother
the back-courter too much.
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Jun 15
Nieminen to bt Becker
2 at 2.89
2.60
-2
I know Becker is coming off a semi final last
start and is the defending champion here but he has come up short enough for
mine today. Previous meetings between the two have been very tight and I can
easily see a few points either way deciding this one.
Jun 15
Vliegen to bt Stakhovsky
2.5 at 2.40
2.15
-2.5
It's been a long while since Vliegen has
notched up a win at this level, but this looks a great chance. He quallied
with two solid enough wins but has gone okay on grass in the past.
Stakhovsky likes it fast but conditions are historically a little on the
slow side here.
Jun 15
Falla to bt Ljubicic
2 at 2.75
2.50
+3.5
A few things going in Falla's favour today.
His form in improving and he has a match under the belt - a very solid win
over Serra. And he beat the Croat last time they met on a fast indoor
surface. Ljubicic has done well here in the past but first up on grass has
to be a risk for mine.
JUNE 7-13
LONDON (QUEENS)
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Jun 9
Anderson to bt Bennet.
3.5 at 2.11
2.00
-3.5
Can't see too much in this one so I will side
with the odds against. If anything, Anderson's superior serve on this
surface should be an advantage should it get to the business end of each
set. Benneteau got past Clement in the first round but is record here is
poor.
Jun 9
Mahut to bt Cilic
2 at 2.85
2.60
-2
Both players well suited to grass, but the
Frenchman Mahut has a good record at this venue. He beat him here last year
at a price of 2.78 so we are getting a better price today when he has come
through quallies and Cilic is first up on the surface since the French Open.
Jun 7
Ram to bt K Beck
4 at 1.85
1.80
+3.4
Beck was very poor on the dirt (0-4) since he
was injured in late April. He does have a wealth of grass court experience
but I just cant see him turning around his confidence so quickly. Ram had a
match at the Nottingham challenger so the time on the grass could only be of
assistance today.
Jun 7
Giraldo to bt Korolev
3.5 at 1.90
1.85
+3.15
Korolev is another who had a very poor clay
season. And at just 1-7 on grass, I have to oppose him today. Giraldo was
solid through the clay season and was competitive here last year. He has the
value here.
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Jun 9
Petzschner to bt Troicki
4.5 at 1.78
1.70
+3.51
Petzschner should be well suited at home. He
had a confidence boosting win over Baghdatis in the first round. Troicki got
past Garcia-Lopez but I'm not convinced that he is near to his best form at
present.
Jun 9
A Beck to bt Kiefer
2 at 2.61
2.50
+3.22
I know Beck has been on a horror run in recent
times but the signs are there that he has turned it around. Kiefer is just a
few tourneys back from a layoff so I can't have him this short. Being
training partners, they know each other's game well so there might not be
much in this.
Jun 8
Serra to bt Zverev
4 at 1.87
1.80
-4
Zverev is at home in Germany and he does lead
the head-to-head 4-2, but thats about where the positives end as far as I
can see. His form over the past few months has been dreadful. He should
improve on the faster courts but its hard to see him turning it around first
up on the grass. Serra goes okay on grass and his recent form is solid.
Jun 7
G-Lopez to bt Troicki
3 at 2.13
2.00
-3
I give the slight edge to the Spaniard here.
Garcia-Lopez handles the grass well and his form through the clay season was
solid enough. Troicki is not the worst on the surface but his two prior
starts at this tourney have been poor losses so his expectations may not be
too high today.
MAY 23-JUNE 6
2009 FRENCH OPEN
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May 24
Llodra to bt Bellucci
2 at 2.88
2.50
-2
Lots of matches today, but I couldn't find a
lot of value. There is a big class gap on this surface between these two,
but Llodra has been going okay in the lead-up. He made the final of a clay
challenger and had some solid matches at an exho last week. Bellucci has the
game but he can be a little spasmodic at this stage of his career so I will
oppose him at the shorts.
May 23
Ouanna to bt Kubot
2.5 at 2.30
2.20
+3.25
Ouanna will get some great support at home and
he goes okay over the distance. He will have some confidence after beating
Roddick at an exho last week. Kubot has been very poor since making the
final of a clay event in South America earlier in the year.
May 23
Devvarman to bt Chuid.
3.5 at 1.95
1.85
-3.5
Chiudinelli notched up a few wins on the dirt
recently but his form on the surface over the past few years is poor.
Devvarman put in a solid qualifying performance and will be riding high on
confidence.
May 23
Anderson to bt R-Vassel.
4 at 1.75
1.70
-4
Anderson has been a big improver over the last
12-18 months. And he is no bunny on the clay. Roger-Vasselin beat Serra on
clay last month but there is a big question mark over his recent form. The
warm and fast conditions should only help the South African and his big
serve.
May 23
Kamke to bt Robert
2.5 at 2.50
2.35
+3.75
Robert is at home and has shown some
improvement over the past year but his recent form is average. He is on an
0-5 run at ATP and does get very tight at stages, something that might be
exacerbated at home. Kamke is just 0-2 best of five but the qualifying
matches will be a positive.
May 23
Yani to bt Lacko
3 at 2.04
1.95
-3
Clay isn't Yani's best surface but his
qualifying run will give him some confidence. Lacko has some very average
form under his belt. He did talke a set off Youzhny in Madrid but I make him
just one from his last seventeen matches on dirt.
MAY 16-23
NICE
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MAY 9-16
MADRID MASTERS 1000
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May 12
Lopez to bt Roddick
2.5 at 2.47
2.30
Void
Lopez has an 0-6 head-to-head to overcome but
the two haven't met on clay before. Lopez loves the big stage and on centre
court at home against a rusty Roddick, he must be a huge show. I can't quite
understand the prices here, maybe it's because of the h2h, but I have to
take this price.
May 12
Almagro to bt Soderling
2 at 2.75
2.50
+3.5
A lot of expectations from last year's French
Open finalist coming into the clay season, but he looked flat last start
against Wawrinka in Roma and this time comes up against another genuine clay
courter in Almagro. The Spaniard has beaten the Swede on dirt before and
should go well at home.
May 10
Anderson to bt Melzer
2 at 2.90
2.50
-2
Winning form is good form and the big-serving
South African has been doing a lot of winning lately. His form on the dirt
has been surprisingly solid. He has two easy qualifying matches under the
belt and has won his last seven against lefties. Melzer still up and down
looks well unders today.
MAY 2-9
MUNICH
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May 6
Tavares to bt G-Lopez
1 at 5.61
5.00
-1
Garcia-Lopez is no world beater and looks to
be a bit short today. Tavares got past an allbeit ill-prepared Mello in the
first round and should lift in front of his home crowds. Big lift in class
but should be competitive.
May 6
A Martin to bt Monfils
1 at 4.21
3.50
Void
Huge class gap here but Monfils is first up on
the dirt for the year and first up since Indian Wells back in March. He only
arrived here on Tuesday night so motivation and expectations must be
questioned. Martin leads the head-to-head 2-1, has been on the dirt all year
and will certainly be giving 100%.
May 6
Gil to bt Giraldo
2 at 2.72
2.50
+3.44
Giraldo has improved in recent times but he is
0-2 on dirt against Gil. His results are solid but he is certainly going
around short enough today. Gil posted a handy win over Mayer in the opening
round and the crowd support can only be an advantage.
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May 6
Seppi to bt Gasquet
1.5 at 3.25
2.90
-1.5
It's been a long while since Seppi has won two
matches in a row at this level, but he did play well here last year making
the semis, so conditions look to suit. Gasquet demolished Ollie Rochus again
but he continues to be very inconsistent. Just not sure he is over his
crisis of confidence.
APRIL 26-MAY 2
ROME MASTERS 1000
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Apr 28
Isner to bt Bellucci
2 at 3.10
2.80
-2
Bellucci has all the dirt cred on his side but
he wouldn't come up against too many serves like Inser's too often. The
higher bounce here must also give the American some advantage. The Brazilian
starts a deserved fave but I can see him slumping the shoulders should he
struggle to get near Isner's serve.
Apr 28
Ljubicic to bt Almagro
2.5 at 2.42
2.30
+3.55
Almagro took a while to get the better of
Kubot yesterday but finished off well, while Ljubicic swept past Mathieu.
Can't see a lot in this one, Ljubicic has the form and the experience to
edge the Spaniard should he play close to his best.
APRIL 19-25
BARCELONA
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Apr 21
Hajek to bt Tsonga
1 at 5.57
5.00
-1
Big class gap here but Tsonga has to be some
risk today. He got up for Monte Carlo, but he is not at home on dirt and
motivation might be a slight concern here. Could do worse than have a dabble
on Hajek at the handicaps.
Apr 21
Chardy to bt Gulbis
2.5 at 2.26
2.15
-2.5
I had this one at take your pick. Gulbis had a
struggle agaisnt a travel weary Luczak and he will need to improve on that
form today. Chardy is back on the dirt and showing some signs of a return to
form. Big price here.
Apr 21
Hanescu to bt Bellucci
3 at 2.21
2.00
-3
I just can't have Bellucci a clear fave here.
Hanescu is coming off that final in Casablanca and he demolished Beck
yesterday. Bellucci did well in the South American clay swing but back in
Europe may not be as confident. He can slump the shoulders a little too
often also.
Apr 21
Istomin to bt F Lopez
1.5 at 3.38
3.10
-1.5
Lopez is at home but he is way too short for
mine. Istomin has got a very handy serve so there surley wont be too much in
this one at the end of the day. He posted a solid win over Robert yesterday
so he will have some confidence.
Apr 20
Ilhan to bt Hewitt
1 at 4.19
3.80
-1
Ilhan quallified with a couple of solid wins
here. The improving Turk doesn't play a lot on clay, but he couldn't choose
a better time to come up against Hewitt. The Aussie must be rusty with just
2x matches at Houston since the Oz Open in January.
Apr 20
Martin to bt Seppi
1.5 at 3.23
3.00
Void
Beto Martin is on a six-match losing streak,
but he has been competitive and has been on the dirt all year. Seppi put in
an indifferent performance in Monte Carlo and looks to be going around under
the odds today.
Apr 19
C Rochus to bt G-Lopez
1.5 at 3.38
3.00
-1.5
Garcia-Lopez has shown a bit this year but he
remains an inconsistent type and is 0-4 at his home tourney. Rochus has had
a poor run at ATP level but recent results at clay challengers suggests that
he is improving.
Apr 19
Kubot to bt Granollers
2.5 at 2.28
2.20
-2.5
Granollers has been the subject of some
support in the market but at 0-8 at this venue, its a little hard to
justify. Kubot may have his mind on matters at home, but he is a
professional and he should be focused on the tennis. The fast conditions
here should suit.
APRIL 12-19
MONTE-CARLO
MASTERS 1000
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Apr 15
Berdych to bt Verdasco
3.5 at 1.93
1.90
-3.5
Can easily see a long and tight encounter
here, but Berdych will be confident with a 6-3 head-to-head and a recent win
in Miami. As long as he can stay mentally fit, I see a little value at this
price.
Apr 15
Montanes to bt Cilic
2 at 2.78
2.50
+3.56
Wasn't that impressed with Cilic's first up
effort on the dirt, it was a big struggle against Andreev. He should be
better for the run, but up against a genuine clay courter he must be a risk.
Apr 15
Robredo to bt Nalbandian
2.5 at 2.23
2.10
-2.5
Nalbandian had a very long match against
Youzhny yesterday and by all accounts it was a very scrappy affair. This
will be tougher. Robredo can throw in some mixed peformances but I have to
be on him at this price.
Apr 13
Llodra to bt Fognini
2 at 2.83
2.50
+3.66
Bit of a tricky one here. If Llodra is fit he
should be right in this. Will be putting in 100% at Masters level in front
of a French crowd surely. Fognini has not been at his best in recent times.
Apr 13
Kubot to bt Troicki
2.5 at 2.40
2.20
-2.5
Kubot will be doing it for a grieving Poland
and I'm tipping a much better showing than last week. They played out a
tight one at Rolland Garros last year - see no different today.
Apr 13
Hanescu to bt Wawrinka
1.5 at 3.25
2.80
-1.5
Interesting one here with Hanescu looking for
revenge following his final loss to Wawrinka in Casablanca on Sunday. It was
a relatively comfortable win there, but Hanescu has the motivation edge here
in my opinion.
Apr 12
Golubev to bt Chardy
2 at 2.72
2.50
+3.44
A solid qualifying effort from Golubev. The
matches in the cool conditions here should be invaluable. Chardy's back is
reportedly okay, but his fitness will surley be tested in these conditions.
Apr 12
Dolgopolov to bt Benn.
3 at 2.15
2.00
-3
Dolgopolov has shown very good form in the
dirt challengers recently and he has matches under the belt in quallies
here. Benneteau is just average at this venue and hasn't played a tour level
match on clay in over six months.
Apr 12
Nieminen to bt Monaco
1.5 at 3.35
3.00
-1.5
Nieminen went back to the clay challengers to
get some confindence and it looks to have worked. He leads Monaco 2-0 (none
on clay) and should have some confidence.
APRIL 5-11
CASABLANCA
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Apr 6
O Rochus to bt Gasquet
2 at 2.70
2.40
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Ollie got one up on the Frenchman last start
in Miami and it wouldn't surprise me to see a similar result today. Gasquet
is coming in with just one win from his last eight matches and his
confidence must be low. This is his first visit to Casablanca and with the
courts playing relatively fast, his advantage on clay should be minimal.
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Mar 27
Falla to bt Melzer
1.5 at 3.84
3.50
-1.5
Falla turned around a poor run with a hard
fought win over Hanescu in the opening round. He should be carrying forward
some confidence into this one with Melzer who is first up and very average
at this venue.
Mar 27
Giraldo to bt Youzhny
1.5 at 3.75
3.00
-1.5
Youzhny edged a third set breaker when these
two met at this level last summer and it's hard not to imagine another close
one today. Giraldo is match-fit through quallies and has the abilty to fight
out a close one.
Mar 27
Lu to bt Gonzalez
1 at 4.01
3.75
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Bit of a spec play here as Lu has been in my
'non-winner' category for some time, but he comes in match-fit and fired up
after his confrontation with Fognini last round. Gonzelez will get support
but he is first up since the clay Davis Cup tie at home and make take a
while to get into this one. Handicaps should also be considered.
Mar 25
Zeballos to bt Seppi
2 at 2.62
2.40
+3.24
Zeballos started the year in dreadful form as
he returned from an injury layoff, but he looks ready to produce some better
tennis. Seppi is just average against lefties and does look some risk here.
Mar 25
Sela to bt Korolev
2 at 2.69
2.40
+3.38
Korolev shows some signs of being a more
consistent player but in reality he remains very up and down. Sela might
just be able to bore him into error today.
Mar 25
Mello to bt Anderson
3.5 at 2.11
2.00
-3.5
Both of these are showing some decent form but
I'm going to side with the more experienced Mello. Should it go the
distance, which looks a good chance, I like his chances of outlasting the
South African.
Mar 25
Starace to bt N Lapentti
2 at 2.68
2.45
-2
It's never an easy proposition to part with
your hard-earned on Starace, but he looks over the odds today. Lapentti will
get some support in Miami, but he is a part-time player these days hasn't
shown much for a while.
Mar 25
L Mayer to bt Fish
3.5 at 2.20
2.00
-3.5
Fish has lost to Clement and Massu last two
starts here and on recent form I just have to oppose him today. Mayer got
him 4 & 0 indoors in Memphis earlier in the year and he had four good
matches at the Sunrise challenger which is usually a great lead-up to this.
MARCH 11-21
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Mar 13
Petzschner to bt Kohlsch.
2 at 2.78
2.40
-2
Kohlschreiber has all the class in this all
German match-up but Petzschner is going well this year and I'm tipping him
to take the fight up to his countryman. Conditions won't be a problem and he
has the all-important match under the belt.
Mar 12
Levine to bt Sela
2.5 at 2.35
2.10
-2.5
This looks to be the young American's best
chance of notching up a win at this level. He is 0-2 here but both matches
were very competitive against higher ranked opposition. Sela is on a 1-8 run
and is coming off a Davis Cup tie on clay which is hardly the best
preparation for this.
Mar 11
Falla to bt Serra
2.5 at 2.28
2.10
-2.5
I'm going to assume that Falla is 100% over
the knee injury that has kept him out recently. Just to be sure, I'd advise
taking this one at a "match-complete" book. The Columbian will give 100%
which is often more than you can say for the shoulder slumping Serra. I
marked this one take your pick in these conditiions.
Mar 11
Garcia-Lopez to bt Lacko
2 at 2.63
2.40
+3.26
Garcia-Lopez is winless on tour this year but
he looks to get a decent chance to get on the board today. The Spaniard will
appreciate the slower conditions and he has been here since Saturday
preparing. Lacko is improving but he is yet to prove himself at this level.
Coming off an indoor Davis Cup tie might not be the best preparation.
Mar 11
Dabul to bt L Mayer
2 at 3.10
2.80
+4.2
These two Argies haven't played each other
since '08 but the 3-0 h-h in favour of Dabul has to count for something.
Dabul was only broken once in his two convincing qualifying wins and will be
the who will more appreciate the conditions. Mayer also coming off an indoor
Davis Cup tie might not be the best preparation.
Mar 11
Alves to bt Schuettler
2 at 2.61
2.40
-2
Decent performance from Schuettler to get back
Bogomolov and G Lapentti in quallies but I can't see him having it all his
own way today. He was on a 1-9 run prior to this tournament and his camp
doesn't sound too confident for mine. Alves quallied and is another who wont
mind it slow.
FEBRUARY 22-28
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Feb 23
Stakhovsky to bt Berrer
2.5 at 2.30
2.10
-2.5
These two haven't met in five years so I'm
going to disregard the 3-0 head-to-head advantage of Berrer. Stakhovsky is
improving all the time and it's worth mentioning that he pushed Murray all
the way here in the first round last year. Berrer has been going well
indoors, but back out side I can't justify this price.
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Feb 23
Petzschner to bt Karlovic
2 at 2.89
2.50
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Back outside in the elements (its often breezy
at Delray), Karlovic must be risk today. Petzschner hasn't done a lot of
note on hardcourts in recent times, but he can only have gained confidence
from his semi final appearance in Memphis.
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Feb 24
Bellucci to bt Ferrer
2 at 2.50
2.30
-2
Wouldn't want to be taking too much shorter,
but Bellucci looks to be in this up to his eye balls. The Brazillian is just
about back to his best and will be keen to make the most of the remainder of
the South American swing. Ferrer is just average against lefties and is
coming off the Buenos Aires final.
Feb 24
Greul to bt Schwank
2 at 2.80
2.60
-2
Greul cracked a losing streak with a win over
Isner yesterday. Much different match up today, but he'll carry some
confidence through from that win. Schwank qualified and he loves the dirt
but by all reports he wasn't all that impressive against Giraldo in the
opening round.
FEBRUARY 15-21
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Feb 18
Mertens to bt Rufin
3.5 at 2.01
1.90
-3.5
Bit of a strange one here. Rufin has the
higher ranking and is at home but he is far better on clay - before
yesterday's tight win over Recouderc he was 0-5 indoors. Mertens on the
other hand goes well inside. He quallied well and posted a win over Hajek in
the first round. I must say I had the Belgian a strong fave.
Feb 15
Zverev to bt Guez
3.5 at 2.02
1.90
+3.57
It's fair to say that Zverev isn't all that
confident at the moment having won just one of his last 17 matches. But I
think the German can bounce back here in what are his best conditions. Guez
goes okay indoors but his most recent form leaves a little to be desired.
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Feb 18
Granollers to bt Andreev
2 at 2.62
2.35
-2
Granollers steamed past Junqueira in the first
round so should be very confident coming into this. Andreev had a solid week
in Brazil, but his form prior was very average. He hasn't quite shown enough
for me to warrant this price today.
Feb 15
Schwank to bt Hanescu
3.5 at 1.83
1.80
-3.5
At his best, I'd expect Hanescu to be right in
this one, but coming off an injury he doesn't look to be travelling all that
well at the moment. And he is having his first start at this tournament. The
dirt-loving Schwank posted an excellent clay challenger win then posted
losses to Bellucci and Ferrero but this should be easier.
FEBRUARY 8-14
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Feb 10
Clement to bt Berrer
2.5 at 2.30
2.15
-2.5
Berrer has played a lot of tennis in the last
two weeks. He backed up a challenger win with the final in Zagreb. Winning
form is good form but I can't help but think that he is a little short
today. Clement started a slight fave and got the better of Berrer indoors in
Stockholm late last year. The Frenchman is passed his prime but he plays his
best in these conditions.
Feb 10
Mayer to bt Robredo
2 at 2.71
2.50
+3.42
Robredo is very up and down these days and by
all accounts he wasn't all that impressive in the opening round against
Haase. Mayer should have a lot of confidence after his opening round win
over Tipsarevic. They played out a tight one in Shanghai late last year,
hopefully the German can come out on top this time.
Feb 9
Golubev to bt Youzhny
1.5 at 3.19
2.90
-1.5
Golubev was pushed in final round quallies by
Hajek, but he did finish well on top. The matches under the belt in these
conditions can only be a positive. Youzhny is first up since his
wrist-related withdrawl from Melbourne. Golubev is playing the best tennis
of his career and loves the indoor conditions, should go very close.
Feb 8
Haase to bt Robredo
1.5 at 3.56
3.00
-1.5
Haase looks be slowly getting back to the
level where he was pre-injury in 2008. He failed to get through quallies
last week in Zagreb but has to be better for the indoor practise. Robredo is
first up since a poor opening round loss in Melbourne and has to be going
around a little short today.
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Feb 11
Berankis to bt Phau
2.5 at 2.27
2.15
+3.17
Not sure how much we can read into Phau's win
over a less than 100% Chardy in the opening round. Berankis has been in
great challenger form and he has carried it through to ATP level with a
qualifying run and then a win over Ginepri here. He is playing with great
confidence and should be suited to the fast conditions.
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Feb 3
O Rochus to bt Melzer
2 at 2.80
2.50
-2
There hasn't been too much between these two
over the years and I don't see much different today. Both players have
struggled through the early part of the season but both go well indoors. I
had it a lot closer than what bookies have come up with.
Feb 1
Dodig to bt Korolev
1.5 at 3.60
3.00
+3.9
Dodig is coming off a nice run through
quallies in Melbourne. He notched up wins over Andreev and Gulbis here last
year so this looks well within his reach. Korolev pushed Gonzo in Melbourne,
goes okay inside but remains inconsistent as ever. Has come up very short
today.
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2010 AUSTRALIAN OPEN
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Jan 31
Murray to bt Federer
2 at 2.65
2.50
-2
Is the ghost of Fred Perry finally about to be
laid to rest? I think there is a very good chance of it happening today.
Lets not forget that Federer had lost four of eight prior to the Oz Open. He
was only tested against Davydenko and it was the Russian who capitulated
after an early lead. Far too much has been made of Federer's strong showing
against a tired Tsonga in the semis. Murray could hardly have been more
impressive through the two weeks here and he is much fitter and stronger
both physically and mentally now. Looks like an indoor affair with some rain
about but I don't think this will be of any concern for the Brit.
Jan 26
Nadal to bt Murray
3.5 at 2.10
2.00
-3.5
Murray has failed to drop a set in his run to
a debut Australian Open quarter-final appearance. But he faces a huge class
jump now. He knows what it takes to beat Nadal, but I'm expecting slowish
night conditions to suit Nadal nicely. The Spaniard has dropped a few sets
enroute, but I've been fairly impressed with his form starting the year
fresh. Just fail to see why he isn't a favourite today.
Jan 23
Cilic to bt Del Potro
2 at 2.80
2.50
+3.6
Have been largely unimpressed with Del Potro
through the first week of the tournament. Cilic must be riding high on
confidence having not dropped a match all year and he looks to be getting
the Argentine at the right time. Should be a serve fest in the indoor
confines of HiSense Arena but the value looks to be with Cilic to make it
back-to-back Slam quarter finals.
Jan 21
Robert to bt Montanes
3 at 2.35
2.10
-3
Robert is in unchartered waters at this stage
of a Slam but I feel that he has to have the advantage on this surface. He
played well at challenger level late last year, was competitive in Chennai
and played solid against Starace in the first round. Montanes will grind all
day but will surely struggle more on serve as the match goes on.
Jan 19
C Rochus to bt Young
2.5 at 2.45
2.30
-2.5
The Donald showed some solid qualifying form
with wins over M Lopez, Phau and Suzuki but best of five represents another
story. He is just 1-8 at this level over his short career. Rochus has been
poor for a while now but he has the experience to grind this one out.
Jan 19
Marchenko to bt Moya
3 at 2.25
2.15
+3.75
Moya was competitive agaisnt Tipsarevic in
Chennai but he has to be coming in underdone after the 10-month injury
layoff. Marchenko is very capable on hardcourts in his '09 hard challenger
form is anything to go by. Moya has been a losing streak here and it looks
like a good chance to continue.
Jan 19
Youzhny to bt Gasquet
2 at 2.51
2.40
+3.02
Gasquet is coming off the final in Sydney and
while the matches under the belt make him a deserved favourite, he still
looks to short. Youzhny will be better since the round one Stakhovsky loss
in Doha and is much better under pressure.
Jan 19
Malisse to bt Almagro
3.5 at 2.02
1.90
-3.5
Almagro has made the third round of his last
five slams but has only a poor loss to Gicquel in the Auckland lead-up as a
lead-in. Was training hard in Barca in December but reports are that he
sustained a broken wrist in New Zealand last week. Malisse is a much
maligned headcase but I'm willing to support him here.
Jan 19
Zemlja to bt Becker
1.5 at 3.75
3.00
-1.5
Zemlja posted a 10-8 3rd set qualifying win
over Darcis to make his first Oz Open main draw. Becker pulled from doubles
in Sydney with an arm injury so he may not quite be 100% here. Has
experience and huge serve on his side but it may not be enough.
Jan 19
Multi/Parlay
Koubek to bt R Ram
Berrer to bt Vliegen
Kubot to bt Zverev
2 at 3.26
3.00
+4.52
Huge effort from Koubek in quals, his work in
Dubai with Federer in December should start to pay dividends. Ram is
improving but he needs faster conditions. Berrer is volatile but he should
have far too much for Vliegen who only started practicing three weeks ago
off his back problems. While Zverev has been terrible, just 1-14 all tours
since July last year. Kubot played well in Doha and has a superior best of
five set record.
Jan 18
Schuettler to bt Querrey
1 at 4.49
4.00
+3.49
Just a note to start on - condtions in
Melbourne on Monday are forecast to be very, very windy. Some players with
handle these condtions better than others - but caution is advised. Querrey
has the weapons but went 0-2 in return since his post-US Open glass cut
mishap, maybe not as confident as he could be. Schuettler's best days are
gone, but he is a former finalist here and the difficult conditions
shouldn't bother him.
Jan 18
Ilhan to bt Grosjean
3 at 2.31
2.15
+3.93
Ilhan gets another chance after a tough final
round qual loss in which he twice served for the match against Kindlmann. He
comes in match fit and is known to be a fighter. Grosjean was better than
expected in Auckland after resuming from an injury-hit second half of '09
season. Best of five will put him to the test however.
Jan 18
Acasuso to bt Kunitsyn
3.5 at 1.87
1.80
-3.5
This one has 4-5 sets written all over it but
I can't touch Kunitsyn with his abysmal 2-14 record in best of five matches.
Acasuso has the 1-0 h-h (New Haven '09) and all reports suggest he is
motivated again after an injury-hit '09 season.
Jan 18
G-Lopez to bt Wawrinka
1 at 5.50
4.00
-1
G-Lopez posted losses to Darcis and Isner in
the lead-up but he is no stranger to posting upset wins. Wawrinka played
well in Chennai but he pulled from Sydney with a neck strain and isn't the
most reliable in long five-setters.
Jan 18
N Lapentti to bt Troicki
1 at 4.43
3.00
-1
Troicki has the class, but he struggled to
handle some wind in Sydney last week (l. Baghdatis) and it's going to be
much stronger today. Lapentti loves the five setters but you can be sure he
will be competitive and will fight to the death.
Jan 18
Lacko to bt L Mayer
2 at 2.74
2.40
+3.48
Leonardo Mayer will be match-fit after a nice
run from quallies to a quarter final in Sydney but this is a new tournament.
Lacko is also playin well and has some excellent hardcourt challenger form
late last year and was solid in Chennai. Not much separating the two for
mine.
Jan 18
Multi/Parlay
Odesnik to bt Kavcic
Kohlsch. to bt Zeballos
Falla to bt Daniel (Tues)
3 at 2.51
2.40
+4.53
The infamous Grand Slam multi returns. Kavcic
gave his all to get past Devvarman in final round quallies but I feel that
he will find best of five much harder. Odesnik was looking very solid in
Brisbane. Zeballos is coming off an injury and is no where near the sort of
form he showed last slam in New York, so hard to go past Kohlschreiber. And
Falla, while posting a dissapointing loss to Chela in Sydney, has far too
much on hardcourts for the clay-loving Daniel who is just 1-13 in best of
five matches.
JANUARY 11-16
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Jan 13
Bellucci to bt Kohlsch.
3.5 at 1.98
1.95
-3.5
I'm not going to read too much into
Kohlschreiber's first round win over a lowly ranked opponent. He was poor at
the Hopman Cup and Bellucci is moving up the rankings with a bullet.
Conditions to suit.
Jan 12
G-Lopez to bt Isner
2 at 2.52
2.40
-2
Hopman Cup not the ideal lead-up for mine.
Last meeting was tight can see no different today. But slowish conditions
must favour the Spaniard.
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Jan 13
Cuevas to bt L Mayer
2.5 at 2.21
2.10
-2.5
Mayer has played a lot of tennis here and
while he will be match fit, he wont be used to it. Ceuvas is developing into
a very handy player with good pop in his serve.
Jan 13
Korolev to bt Fish
3 at 2.12
2.00
-3
Mardy Fish wasn't all that convincing
yesterday against Ball. Back on the outside courts might struggle. Korolev
beat another big serving American yesterday and should be confident here.
Jan 12
Chela to bt Becker
3.5 at 2.02
1.85
-3.5
Hard to see why Chela not a clear fave here.
Has the qualifying matches under the belt and should be suited to what are
historically slowish conditions.
Jan 12
Sela to bt Benneteau
2.5 at 2.40
2.20
-2.5
Sela had four very solid matches last week in
Chennai which must give him an advantage against the first up Benneteau.
JANUARY 3-10
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Jan 4
Falla to bt Chardy
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2.50
+3.4
Can't see a lot in this one. Chardy's most
recent form is average and did have some back issues towards end of last
season. Falla puts in 100% all day.
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Jan 7
Lacko to bt Ginepri
2 at 2.75
2.50
+3.5
Think there could have been an over-reaction
here to Ginepri's win over Soderling. If these two met in the opening round
the market would be a lot closer. Lacko ended the year in great form and his
opening round win was very solid.
Jan 6
Devvarman to bt Tips.
1.5 at 3.50
3.00
-1.5
Devvarman has improved his game in recent
times and in India will be ultra-motivated to perform. Tipsarevic's
motivation level isnt so clear.
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Jan 6
Kubot to bt Stakhovsky
3 at 2.12
3.00
+3.36
Can't see a lot in this one. Stakhovsky had
some good results indoors, but conditions should be a bit slower here and he
has an 0-2 head-to-head to overcome.
Jan 4
Fognini to bt Karlovic
1.5 at 3.13
2.75
-1.5
Fognini improved big time last year and
Karlovic ended very poorly. A late match in what could be heavy conditions I
give the Italian a very good chance.
ITF PERTH
ANY PLAYS POSTED DAILY BEFORE 1030 AEST (2330
GMT)
2010 BRITISH OPEN
Tiger Woods 4.50
Lee Westwood 13.00
Phil Mickelson 15.00
P Harrington 17.00
Rory Mcilroy 17.00
Ernie Els 21.00
Ian Poulter 31.00
Adam Scott 34.00
Anthony Kim 34.00
Paul Casey 34.00
Martin Kaymer 34.00
Sergio Garcia 41.00
Jim Furyk 41.00
Geoff Ogilvy 41.00
Luke Donald 41.00
Retief Goosen 41.00
Hunter Mahan 41.00
Steve Stricker 41.00
Ross Fisher 41.00
G Mcdowell 41.00
+4.05
-2
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