Sunday, January 21, 2007

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ......... WEEK 2


Some very interesting matches tonight, think we will learn a lot.


Maria Sharapova may not have things all her own way and could be extended by Vera Zvonareva, who likesto keep the ball in play, could be some long rallies here.


The Murray-Nadal tie should also be a lot closer than the bookmakers think, of course Rafa is favourite, but sub 1.35 is far too short. My price would be nearer 1.60, so I cannot let the 3.55 on the British player pass.


Likewise, Blake-Gonzalez, they are 3-3 h2h, but the hard hitting Chilean has won the last two and both of their hardcourt meetings. There will be plenty of huge forehands, with both looking to hit to their opponents backhand. Once again, the same argument, no problem with Blake being favourite, but 2.96 for Gonzalez seems too big.


Finally, I have Anna Chakvetadze favourite to beat Patty Schnyder. She is having fun at present, has won 18 of her last 19 and has beaten 3 "top tenners" in this run, collecting three titles.


The 19 yo can take this and set up an all Russian quarter final against the winner of the Sharapova- Zvonareva match.


4 points Chakvetadze to beat Schnyder 2.10 Betfair.

2.5 points Gonzalez to beat Blake 2.96 Betfair.

1.5 points Murray to beat Nadal 3.55 Betfair.


Good Luck.

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