What about Del Bonis vs. Nadal today?

[w@lt]

Nadal hasn't competed in 7 months, Del Bonis playing fairly well.

Raph's coach Uncle Tony: ""The knee is much better, but they've told us he will feel some discomfort and lack of mobility until the end of the month," Toni told reporters earlier this week."

I threw $50 for fun on Del Bonis at +2000.

[Hangoverblack]

I agree. I think these odds take no consideration into the possibility of a 60% output by Nadal here.
Was shocked to see -4000

[w@lt]

And up a break in the 1st!

[w@lt]

Nadal gets the break, now on serve in 1st. Del Bonis is playing well, however Rafa appears to have recovered from his slow start. Nadal should have enough to take this one, unfortunately.

[w@lt]

Correction.. Nadal up a break, set point..

[EaglesPhan36]

It'll take someone a lot better/consistent than Del Bonis to beat Rafa at any percentage ... and there's really not anyone in this field who should beat him even if he's 70%, 75% whatever. He picked this tourney for a reason.


Only reason I would go against him is if the knee looks like it's still causing major issues or he plays successive long matches that might test his fitness, but he trained well for this from what I read and he doesn't need much motivation with everyone questioning his status.

[MUHerd37]

Chardy should be able to test him. Especially if his serve is on. Monaco is already out.

[EaglesPhan36]

I got 50 SBR points that says Chardy loses in his 1st or 2nd match.

[MUHerd37]

Chardy won his 1st match. I think he wins today as well. On the downside he plays a guy from Chile. Why is Nadal playing doubles tho? That doesn't seem smart.

[EaglesPhan36]

Chardy hasn't played his first match yet. It is today.

[MUHerd37]

You're right. I was looking at Garin instead of Chardy.

[MUHerd37]

Chardy in trouble in the 1st set.

[MUHerd37]

Chardy won in 3. He wins his next match and you owe me 50 EP

[EaglesPhan36]

So you officially accept eh? Deal.

[MUHerd37]

Sure thing bro. I'll probable lose. Tennis however, is the only thing I have been able to hit this week. College ball has been killing me.

[EaglesPhan36]

Match time homey. Tried to enhance your chances by taking Lorenzi @ +160 for small change.

[MUHerd37]

Thanks for the quick payment man. Wish I had actually bet Chardy in both matches. I kind of wonder if he can break out more this year. He's up to 26th in the world. He's tough when that serve is working and guy can really play. Beat Murray last year in Cincy and Del Potro this year at the AO. He just doesn't put it all together enough I guess.