Maria Sharapova vs Ekaterina Makarova

[dontknowhowtobet]

Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarova
Que tu cuerpo es pa' serena sharapova
Dale a tu cuerpo ela winner, Macarova
Heeeeey Macarova AAAhAA!

[mdfizzle]

Couldn't have said it better myself

[Bostongambler]

Maria is hot!!!

[Sharp Snake]

Not sure if this was meant for actual discussion but I'm taking Makarova +7

[pronk]

Dale a tu cuerpo al egria Macarova
Que tu cuerpo es pa' serena sharapova
Dale a tu cuerpo ela winner, Macarova
Heeeeey Macarova AAAhAA!

You're trying to tell us something, aren't you?

[dontknowhowtobet]

You're trying to tell us something, aren't you?

The name MAKAROVA sounds like the song MACARENA

[dontknowhowtobet]

Not sure if this was meant for actual discussion but I'm taking Makarova +7

It looks like ok bet because the public goes on Sharapova -6.5 so the line went up ...

You just need to take into consideration the fact Makarova played a LONG match with Vesnina in doubles yesterday whilst Sharapova only plays WTA singles in this tournament and she had a long long rest since her match against Venus Williams & Flipkens where she hasn't played long matches neither.

Makarova last Friday had a long match against Bartoli, then a 2 long set match against Kerber on Sudnay, then long match in doubles yesterday ... in terms of fitness against Sharapova she is not coming prepared, but maybe she is like Ferrer who can play long matches day after day ... she doesn't look that fit to me especially considering her young age ...

Likewise Makarova is a left hand player, Sharapova is a right hand player.

I just find it weird the bookies give high odds on Sharapova here, they probably expect a close set or even a 3rd set somewhere ... I actually expect Makarova to retire during the match because she is not David Ferrer who can play forever.

[EaglesPhan36]

If Sharapova doesn't have serve problems - double faults - she will win this comfortably. Doubles were the reason Makarova played her tighter in Miami than when Masha whipped her here last year 6-2, 6-3. If she's on with her serve, it's going to be tough for Makarova to compete IMO.

[Sharp Snake]

If Sharapova doesn't have serve problems - double faults - she will win this comfortably. Doubles were the reason Makarova played her tighter in Miami than when Masha whipped her here last year 6-2, 6-3. If she's on with her serve, it's going to be tough for Makarova to compete IMO.

6-2, 6-3 is still a push, so she needs to win 6-2, 6-2. Quite the feat against a player who is playing very well.

[riffraff24]

6-2, 6-3 is still a push, so she needs to win 6-2, 6-2. Quite the feat against a player who is playing very well.

6-1, 6-3 seems quite possible. idunno though

[brumbies]

The name MAKAROVA sounds like the song MACARENA

good song

[dontknowhowtobet]

good song

[MUHerd37]

Makarova is crashing and burning

[dontknowhowtobet]

Makarova is crashing and burning

Yes, she played too long matches as I explained above.
Not surprising me at all.

[yydouble]

What would the odds be for Serena vs Maria?

[secret007]

Maria will be around +220 against Serena I think. Serena will be around -250

[Sharp Snake]

Maria will be around +220 against Serena I think. Serena will be around -250

wrong. Serena was -400 against Azarenka in the US OPEN final. I imagine it will be around -400/-500.

[yydouble]

Serena is manly

[yydouble]

I would lay -250 in a heartbeat.

[yydouble]

-450 sounds more like it. Even with the ankle hurting, unless she looks bad between now and then.

[secret007]

wrong. Serena was -400 against Azarenka in the US OPEN final. I imagine it will be around -400/-500.

I think book overestimate Serena a bit. She is on fire this tournament but so is Sharapova. Looking at the outright winner odds, Serena will be around -320 against Marsha which I think is ridiculous considering how well Sharapova is playing. By the way, what is your opinion on Serena v Sloane tomorrow? I will be watching the game live tomorrow and wants to have some actions. Do you think Sloane can take 5 games from Serena?

[secret007]

Serena is -125 to win the tournament right now and she only has Azarenka and Sharapova. No way Serena is -450 against Marsha. If you believe she is -450 against Marsha, then are you saying she will be -225 against Vika?

[yydouble]

No way. I would say 3 at most. She is that much better IMO.

[yydouble]

Serena is -125 to win this thing? I would jump all over that!
That shocks me.

[secret007]

Marsha is playing better than Vika at the moment. I would be shocked if Marsha is more an underdog than VIka against Serena. And yes, Serena -125 now but I would not bet on that. Vika / Marsha can beat Serena IMO.

[Sharp Snake]

I think book overestimate Serena a bit. She is on fire this tournament but so is Sharapova. Looking at the outright winner odds, Serena will be around -320 against Marsha which I think is ridiculous considering how well Sharapova is playing. By the way, what is your opinion on Serena v Sloane tomorrow? I will be watching the game live tomorrow and wants to have some actions. Do you think Sloane can take 5 games from Serena?

Very close. I think she could but it's a pretty fine line. I know Serena and Sloane are friends and Serena is sort of trying to set Sloane up to take the reigns from her one day. If Serena breaks Sloane early, she may just sort of focus on holding serve and we could see 6-3 6-4 or something similar but if she's focused and determined to destroy any hope of Sloane winning, I think this looks like a 6-2 6-2 type of match.

[yydouble]

Interesting angle, didn't know that.

[secret007]

Very close. I think she could but it's a pretty fine line. I know Serena and Sloane are friends and Serena is sort of trying to set Sloane up to take the reigns from her one day. If Serena breaks Sloane early, she may just sort of focus on holding serve and we could see 6-3 6-4 or something similar but if she's focused and determined to destroy any hope of Sloane winning, I think this looks like a 6-2 6-2 type of match.

I think I might pass the game completely, things could go either way. Looking at the games tomorrow, I might just put it on Kutz + 6 or Hardy +8. I have a feeling that Chardy might take a set off Murray.

[MUHerd37]

Serena has to get through Sloan Stephens first. Serena tweaked her ankle in her doubles match today. Should be fine tho.

[MagicDiceFlow]

Have they released the games line on the Serena/Stephens match yet?

Might be worth it to take a shot on Stephens if its +6 .....I think Serena would be content with beating Stephens 6-4 6-3 ....she's not gonna want to lay a complete beatdown on her fellow compatriot.

[dontknowhowtobet]

Have they released the games line on the Serena/Stephens match yet?

http://www.oddsportal.com/tennis/australia/wta-australian-open-2013/williams-serena-stephens-sloane-1558256/

[secret007]

Sloane is +7.5 -125 or +7 +115.. Book is overvaluing Serena.. However, I dont feel confident betting against Serena. I lost around 3-4 unit this tournament betting against Serena / Sharapova.. They absolutely DESTROYED their opponent especially on the opponents' second serve.

[MagicDiceFlow]

Sloane is +7.5 -125 or +7 +115.. Book is overvaluing Serena.. However, I dont feel confident betting against Serena. I lost around 3-4 unit this tournament betting against Serena / Sharapova.. They absolutely DESTROYED their opponent especially on the opponents' second serve.

If its +7 or above, I'd seriously think about taking Stephens. Stephens serve is much better than Kirilenko's. Only thing I'd be worried about is Stephens might be nervous as hell on this match and may not get many first serves in.

[dontknowhowtobet]

If its +7 or above, I'd seriously think about taking Stephens. Stephens serve is much better than Kirilenko's. Only thing I'd be worried about is Stephens might be nervous as hell on this match and may not get many first serves in.

She was interviewed in the Eurosport channel.
She is going to play as if she has nothing to lose ... this is the best form/shape to come to play against Serena.

I assume the bookies expect Serena to use so many aces against Stephens and break her serves 1-2 times per set ...