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Time to get a thread started on it as we are around 48 hours away from getting main draw action underway. The 2nd slam is about to begin with it's now usual Sunday start, and as always plenty of interesting storylines heading into the event:
Men's Contenders:
Odds from TAB
Rafael Nadal (ESP) - $1.75
Novak Djokovic (SRB) - $3.50
Roger Federer (SUI) - $9.00
Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) - $21.00
Tomas Berdych (CZE) - $31.00
David Ferrer (ESP) - $31.00
Andy Murray (GBR) - $31.00
I would really say that only the top 3 are contenders but have to put a few more in to see who else is there. More analysis when the draw comes out tonight.
Aussies:
Tomic (25) vs Qualifier - Of course, we don't know who this will be so tough to predict but it will be a guy who can play on clay given they got through 3 matches, won't be easy, Giraldo/Falla in the 2nd. Won a tough match against Giraldo a few weeks ago so he can do it, and then Murray in the 3rd. Happy with this draw, winnable matches but they are still tough work so hopefully he brings his grand slam game. I actually think he'll make the 3rd round here, don't make me look silly Bernie.
Hewitt vs Klavic - I can't really predict this as no one knows how Hewitt is playing. He can win this if Hewitt is ready but just don't know. Hope he can get the win to play Djoko in the 2nd
Ebden vs Kohlischreiber - Ebden hasn't won a set this clay season. He's waiting for the grass season, next year he almost should do a Roddick and just turn up in Paris and lose, there is no point.
Women's Contenders:
Serena Williams - $3.25
Victoria Azarenka - $5.50
Maria Sharapova - $6.00
Na Li - $11.00
Sam Stosur - $11.00
Petra Kvitova - $12.00
Aga Radwanska - $16.00
As usual there are more actual comtenders on the women's side as it can come down to more factors. I would say that the winner should come out of that group though, more analysis when the draw comes out tonight.
Aussies:
Stosur vs Baltacha - I like her first two rounders, they should reallys ettle her into the tournament, no doubt she'll have fun with one of these first two matches but 3rd round should be no problem. Petrova is in the 3rd, always been a tricky player for Sam, was arguably lucky to get out of that match with her in New York. 4th round is either Cetkohska/Lisicki. Sabine has been a bogey player for Sam but has been injury issues lately which has led to poor form so it would be a surprise if she gets that far. If she does though, that's not a match Sam wants to see. Azarenka is waiting in the quarters who's had her injury concerns herself but I'm predicting this is where Sam's run will end here, hits it too hard and flat especially on the return for Sam
Rodinova vs Johansson - Local player who is nothing more than a journeywomen, winnable match, should be very close, played once a couple of years ago Rodinova won but that doesn't really matter coming into this one, could be on a televised court given it's a French women. Cetsoksvka waiting in the 2nd.
Dellacqua vs Errani - Ummm, no, Dellacqua on clay just doesn't work, Errani will annoy her to an easy straight set victory.
Gajdsova vs. Rybariokova - Jarka has been in terrible form, Rybarikova hasn't done much either this season so this is certainly a winnable first round. Wozinacki in the 2nd round.
Barty vs. Kvitova - I look forward to seeing how she deals with this but obivosuly this will go only one way. Kvitova might be in somewhat shaky form but she's no Dinara Safina (ala Rogowska's match at the US Open). very easy win for Petra.
TV Coverage:
All 15 Days are Live on Fox Sports, I think apart from a couple of hours on the first saturday night it will be all in HD. I'm assuming it will be the lame world feed again so there are always online alternatives if they are showing boring matches, wish Fox sports would start taking more serious measures of their coverage, really should be able to select different matches during their coverage or at least give us the option to it online but I digress. Nine will have highlights in the 2nd week if anyone cares.
Hope everybody enjos the feast of tennis which is Grand Slam tennis.
Men's Contenders:
Odds from TAB
Rafael Nadal (ESP) - $1.75
Novak Djokovic (SRB) - $3.50
Roger Federer (SUI) - $9.00
Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) - $21.00
Tomas Berdych (CZE) - $31.00
David Ferrer (ESP) - $31.00
Andy Murray (GBR) - $31.00
I would really say that only the top 3 are contenders but have to put a few more in to see who else is there. More analysis when the draw comes out tonight.
Aussies:
Tomic (25) vs Qualifier - Of course, we don't know who this will be so tough to predict but it will be a guy who can play on clay given they got through 3 matches, won't be easy, Giraldo/Falla in the 2nd. Won a tough match against Giraldo a few weeks ago so he can do it, and then Murray in the 3rd. Happy with this draw, winnable matches but they are still tough work so hopefully he brings his grand slam game. I actually think he'll make the 3rd round here, don't make me look silly Bernie.
Hewitt vs Klavic - I can't really predict this as no one knows how Hewitt is playing. He can win this if Hewitt is ready but just don't know. Hope he can get the win to play Djoko in the 2nd
Ebden vs Kohlischreiber - Ebden hasn't won a set this clay season. He's waiting for the grass season, next year he almost should do a Roddick and just turn up in Paris and lose, there is no point.
Women's Contenders:
Serena Williams - $3.25
Victoria Azarenka - $5.50
Maria Sharapova - $6.00
Na Li - $11.00
Sam Stosur - $11.00
Petra Kvitova - $12.00
Aga Radwanska - $16.00
As usual there are more actual comtenders on the women's side as it can come down to more factors. I would say that the winner should come out of that group though, more analysis when the draw comes out tonight.
Aussies:
Stosur vs Baltacha - I like her first two rounders, they should reallys ettle her into the tournament, no doubt she'll have fun with one of these first two matches but 3rd round should be no problem. Petrova is in the 3rd, always been a tricky player for Sam, was arguably lucky to get out of that match with her in New York. 4th round is either Cetkohska/Lisicki. Sabine has been a bogey player for Sam but has been injury issues lately which has led to poor form so it would be a surprise if she gets that far. If she does though, that's not a match Sam wants to see. Azarenka is waiting in the quarters who's had her injury concerns herself but I'm predicting this is where Sam's run will end here, hits it too hard and flat especially on the return for Sam
Rodinova vs Johansson - Local player who is nothing more than a journeywomen, winnable match, should be very close, played once a couple of years ago Rodinova won but that doesn't really matter coming into this one, could be on a televised court given it's a French women. Cetsoksvka waiting in the 2nd.
Dellacqua vs Errani - Ummm, no, Dellacqua on clay just doesn't work, Errani will annoy her to an easy straight set victory.
Gajdsova vs. Rybariokova - Jarka has been in terrible form, Rybarikova hasn't done much either this season so this is certainly a winnable first round. Wozinacki in the 2nd round.
Barty vs. Kvitova - I look forward to seeing how she deals with this but obivosuly this will go only one way. Kvitova might be in somewhat shaky form but she's no Dinara Safina (ala Rogowska's match at the US Open). very easy win for Petra.
TV Coverage:
All 15 Days are Live on Fox Sports, I think apart from a couple of hours on the first saturday night it will be all in HD. I'm assuming it will be the lame world feed again so there are always online alternatives if they are showing boring matches, wish Fox sports would start taking more serious measures of their coverage, really should be able to select different matches during their coverage or at least give us the option to it online but I digress. Nine will have highlights in the 2nd week if anyone cares.
Hope everybody enjos the feast of tennis which is Grand Slam tennis.
. He would be one of the top alternates with his ranking wouldn't he? I hope he doesn't miss out.
Also on centre court tonight Del Potro, Tsonga and Venus. Pretty boring OOP for today. Rodionova and Casey also play tonight.
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