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Murray Now Joint Second Favorite for US Open Title

maryann — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:05:20 +0000

Because of a great draw, Andy Murray had the opportunity to have himself to the US Open Tennis Championship’s latter stages in Flushing Meadows. And with the golfer successfully securing the great chance to make it to the important stages, his odds of winning his first Grand Slam were slashed from 3/1 to 11/4 with Bet365 and then he became joint second favorite for the title.

Roger Federer managed to stay as the hot favorite for the title with odds of 9/4. The golfer dominated total of five US Open Tennis Championship Finals.

Murray indeed became joint second favorite with Number One seed Rafael Nadal, who has been working hard for so long to be at a final in Flushing Meadows. Nadal only made it to two Semi Finals, one in 2007 and another in 2008.

According to the experts, Nadal failed to reach a final at Flushing Meadows because of the speed of the hardcourts. Nadal’s type of game has been just perfect for slower courts or grass. Thus, for these experts, should he play against Murray in the Semi Finals, he might find it tough to win as Murray has the edge. But then, a Nadal win is possible. He might win against Murray despite issue on who has the edge.

One golfer also made it to the betting, Novak Djokovic with odds of 11/1. But it seems that this world number three has failed to prove himself really capable of winning in Flushing Meadows against the other amazing players. But of course, he can also win against all of them. He is currently the world number three and he must be also good and capable of winning in Flushing Meadows against the other amazing players. He can also make it in Flushing Meadows against all of them.

Nadal Not the Favorite to Win US Open

maryann — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:18:58 +0000

Some fans of Rafael Nadal were just surprised with the revelation on the tennis player not being the favorite to win the US Open. Some fans of the tennis superstar were surprised because their favorite actually just won the Wimbledon title. Nadal seemed just in good form to actually be able to win such title.

The US Open will be the next major tournament that tennis enthusiasts will see. It will start in late August in New York.

However, Nadal was revealed not to be the favorite for the upcoming tennis tournament. Instead, Swiss star Roger Federer was unveiled to be the favorite with 5/2 odds with several sports betting companies.

The Swiss was then followed by Nadal with 3/1. And then next was revealed to be British hope Andy Murray who got odds of 7/2.

Others worth noting as part of the betting market on who will win the upcoming US Open include Serbian Novak Djokovic with 8/1, Robin Soderling with 10/1, and of course John Isner with 66/1.

The US Open is one of the huge tennis tournaments. And so even though for many it was not going to be an event that will take place too soon, they still became so into it. Many indeed thought of who will win the US Open. And it was revealed that not Nadal instead another tennis player.

But naturally, the US Open will take place still in late August. The favorite for the event might still change. And actually though it will not even until late August, still it will depend on Nadal, on how the player will actually perform. He can still perform very well though not the favorite and then win the major tournament. It will still depend on how the player will actually play in the big tournament, in the US Open.

Favorite to Win 2010 Wimbledon Tennis Men’s Singles Revealed

maryann — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:03:47 +0000

The favorite to win the 2010 Wimbledon Tennis Men’s Singles was actually revealed just in time before the big tennis event actually started. And the favorite was revealed to be none other than the Number One seed, Roger Federer.

Federer was indeed revealed to be the favorite to win the 2010 Wimbledon Tennis Men’s Singles. Thus, he must have become more interested about winning just before the start of the tournament.

The Swiss was actually revealed to be 11/8 bet with the famous VC Bet. And sports betting fans might have just backed the odds.

Next in line was known to be the current No. 1 in the world Rafael Nadal. The champion was at 9/4. Then next in the betting was Britain’s star Andy Murray. The player was at 8/1.

Federer was also reported to have the advantage with own defense that could start on the Centre Court against Colombian Alejandro Halla. The player was beaten by Federer in straight sets on all four of their past matches. For some, Federer should not worry about his defense. But then he must still be careful particularly when reaching the last 16 when he could come up against Thomas Berdych. The French Open semi-finalist has ability to make Federer feel challenged. Berdych was revealed to be at 40/1 to win the tournament.

While Nadal was believed to be someone also with good chances of winning however must be cautious as he could find himself greatly troubled in case he comes up against John Isner, the big serving American 24th seed. Nadal has found it hard to be against genuine serve and volleyers like Isner.

Well, the 2010 Wimbledon tennis tournament already started last June 21. However, it will run for two weeks. So we still actually have to wait for the outcome of the tournament.

Nadal as Favorite Claimed Fifth French Open Title

maryann — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:10:33 +0000

The tennis star Rafael Nadal while a favorite claimed his fifth French Open title on a Sunday at Roland Garros. This tennis star just proved himself worthy of everyone’s attention, he beaten Swede Robin Soderling.

Nadal was actually reported to be a 2/9 favorite to actually win the event with the popular Bet365. However, some said that for the tennis player to win the event, the player must be over first with psychological troubles he earned after not making it against Soderling in the fourth round last year which became actually his first unsuccessful try in the French Open. While Soderling was reported to have earned the odds of 10/3 for the second time he’ll beat Nadal.

But the tennis star indeed proved himself worthy to be the favorite as he defeated Soderling and won the 2010 French Open. While it seemed then Soderling accepted the defeat. The player also done a great job, Nadal felt challenged to win.

“Well, it was hard all the time,” said Nadal. “Well, not at the beginning. It was rather easy at the beginning, even for him. I think that, yes, it was a difficult match, especially from a mental standpoint. I had to return well, and I had the feeling that I was not capable of playing the way I wanted because he was so powerful. I had to be very careful on the serve because I could make mistakes, and this is what I did.”

Nadal felt so relieved with being able to make it against Soderling.

“At the beginning I lost my serve, and then I managed to win his serve and not to allow him to break me,” said Nadal. “When I really needed to play my best tennis, I had the opportunity of doing that. So I’m very happy I played this match in three sets, because it was very difficult.”

The Favorites for the ATP Masters Unveiled

maryann — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:05:55 +0000

The favorites for the much awaited ATP Masters event were known and this because of Bet365 which has been one of the bookmakers strictly following the ATP Masters events.

For the said event which will be at Indian Wells this week, the World #1 Roger Federer was known to be the bet particularly by Bet365. He was revealed the favorite with odds of 9/4.

Federer would actually be coming to the event fresh from an extended break. He indeed took a break that was extended after he won in Australian Open last January. However, though fresh from an extended break, for some he might not be capable of winning in the said ATP Masters event considering his form in the Master Series over the recent years which can be considered not that good. Some have noticed that he has changed in form as he has not been winning everything he could.

Andy Murray was revealed as the second favorite. With Bet365, this World #4 was known to be at odds of 7/2. He seemed to be in reasonable form to win his fifth Masters title which is something that he can add to the two that he has won in 2008 and another two in 2009. He also has the desire to, not only has the form to.

However, it won’t be easy for Federer and Murray, the first two favorites, to actually win in the event as the reigning champion Rafael Nadal might just play at his best according to sports analysts. He has actually also beaten Murray in the final last year and so for analysts might just be so possible that he will again beat Britain’s pride. But Nadal will be coming to the event straight from a much talked about rest due to injury he obtained in the Australian Open, thus for analysts, this might be something to also consider.

Murray as the Favorite for ATP Dubai

maryann — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:03:07 +0000

For ATP Dubai, specifically for this week, Andy Murray has been the man to consider. Boylesports actually made him 19/10 favorite to win in ATP Dubai this week. The decision of the sports betting firm happened just actually after it was confirmed that neither Roger Federer nor Rafael Nadal will be in the field this week. Only the World #2 Novak Djokovic will be gracing the field this week and this indeed to defend his ATP Dubai title.

Federer suffered from a chest infection and Nadal picked up an injury. But according to reports, the latter is now recovering.

The absence of the two this week has most likely persuaded Boylesports to make Murray the favorite for ATP Dubai for this week and surprisingly, make the current holder of ATP Dubai title only the third best in the betting.

But Murray actually lost to Federer in the Australian Open Final and now is still trying to be better after such defeat. However, he can just get better of course and give justice to the odds given to him by Boylesports.

The first round opponent of Murray was decided to be Igor Kunitsin, a Russian qualifier. And if he makes it against Kunitsin, it was decided that he will play against Andreas Seppi or Serb Janko Tipsarevic. Both Seppi and Tipsarevic have been known as players hard to beat.

If Murray performs well in the first and second game rounds, it was decided that he will come up against Marin Cilic for the quarter finals. Cilic knocked out Murray in the 2009 US Open however was also beaten by Britain’s pride in a huge Australian event.

Boylesports might just have faith on Murray and his potential and so this sports betting firm made Murray 19/10 favorite to win in ATP Dubai this week. But let us just find out if the firm has made the right decision in regards to the popular player.

Andy Murray’s Latest Odds Revealed

maryann — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:35:32 +0000

Andy Murray is no doubt one of the bookmakers’ choices when it comes to the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and the prestigious title at Melbourne Park.

Now, Sky Bet actually offers Murray at odds of 2/1 to win the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. He was previously at odds of 4/1 to win the said award.

Sky Bet indeed slashed his odds from 4/1 to 2/1 after the Scotsman made it against Rafael Nadal, the World No. 2. In the Australian Open quarter-finals, he was able to beat Nadal who was in good form then, we believe.

The online bookmakers also supported Murray’s event against Marin Cilic, rating him at odds of 1/4 to beat the said player in the semi-finals. Also, in connection to the title at the Melbourne Park, the online bookmakers set him at odds of 11/8 to bring it home.

“Given that a British male hasn’t won a Grand Slam since Fred Perry in the thirties, if Murray wins at Melbourne Park, he is sure to go odds-on for Sports Personality of the Year”, said Sky Bet spokeswoman Helen Jacob.

Murray’s closest rival for the award must be who has recently managed to make not only one but four goals for Manchester United and England in a game against Hull City. He has actually been trying to lead the club and the country to victory this 2010.

Will Murray win the 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award? And will he also be able to make it at Melbourne Park and bring home the prestigious title?Eventually, we will know the answer for these questions. But for now, let us enjoy the excitement that all these betting bring.