Roger Federer remains favourite for the US Open this year despite his early Wimbledon exit, which saw him fall as low as third in the world rankings. The Swiss, who has been almost invincible at the tournament in recent years, lost in the quarter-finals against twelfth seed Thomas Berdych, to the horror of punters who had thought backing him was like buying money.
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Wimbledon betting update: Wednesday 23 June
Roger Federer's brush will elimination against Alejandro Falla has not put punters off the world number two and he remains favourite for Wimbledon this year, with Bodog offering the top price of 15/8 (bet £8 to win $15 profit).
Wimbledon 2010: Roger Federer v Alejandro Falla Betting Update
WIMBLEDON, UK - 21 June 2010 may be a day to remember for tennis bettors. At the time of writing, Roger Federer is on the verge of a shocking exit on Centre Court. Alejandro Falla, whom Federer has beaten comprehensively on four occasions before, has fought his way against the odds to take a two sets lead against [...]
French Open: Rafael Nadal v Nicolas Almagro Betting Preview
Nadal is an extremely hot favourite to beat Almagro today at 1/16 with William Hill, meaning that if you bet £160 on Nadal, you will only win £10 profit. It hardly seems worth it, but some 'professional' punters will like the idea of winning £1,000 for a £16,000 outlay on a so-called 'certainty'.
ATP Dubai Championships tennis betting
The ATP Dubai Tennis Championships started yesterday, and it was due to be the first time that the top players met in the same tournament since the Australian Open three weeks ago. Unfortunately, world no. 1 Roger Federer will not take part due to a lung infection, but the field will still be strong, with Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Nikolay Davydenko all competing for the title.
Australian Open Quarter Finals – Andy Murray vs Rafael Nadal
Britain's Andy Murray takes on current Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal in tonight's quarter final. Murray has never reached the quarters of this competition before, but will harbour high hopes of going even further this time around, having played some sublime tennis on his way to this match up.
Australian Open tennis – Roger Federer vs Victor Hanescu
Roger Federer takes on Romanian Victor Hanescu in his second round match tonight. Federer was not at his best in his first round tie with Igor Andreev, and the Russian took the first set from the World No. 1. Federer eventually prevailed 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-2), 6-0, and should face an easier time tonight against the World No. 47.
ATP Australian Open draw and betting odds
The year's first Grand Slam starts this Monday, and the draw has now been made. Top seed Roger Federer faces a possible quarter final clash with in-form Russian Nikolay Davydenko, and a could face 2008 champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-final. Federer lost in the final to Rafael Nadal last year, and the three time champion will look to regain his title this year.
ATP World Tour Finals betting – Andy Murray vs Fernando Verdasco
British no. 1 Andy Murray takes on Fernando Verdasco today, in a bid to secure his qualification to the semi finals of the season’s last event. Murray is currently equal in the group with US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro, but with the Argentine facing a tough match against World no. 1 Roger Federer, [...]
ATP World Tour Finals betting – Andy Murray vs Roger Federer
Andy Murray plays Roger Federer tonight as both men aim to continue their winning starts to the World Tour Finals. Murray beat Juan Martin Del Potro in his first match, and Federer beat Fernando Verdasco. These two men just played each other, with Del Potro triumphing in a tie break in the final set. Whoever wins [...]
