Players likely to tank this week before the USO...and those who need the court time

matt1216 · 08-19-14, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by poet

In fact, last year, at this very tournament, I faded halep cause she had played a lot and I mean a lot of tennis. Surely she would save her strength for the uso. Of course she didn't.

I think losing to sharapova for the 4th time in a row might still be on her mind.

Bet10Heinekens · 08-19-14, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by matt1216

Rybarikova +1.5 sets Halep may be a bit unmotivated here

Good of hit Matt, hope Rybarikova doesn't crumble

Steamroller · 08-19-14, 07:55 PM

Originally posted by Bet10Heinekens

Halep is the next to tank, she's probably not worry about defending points

So close! Thanks for this.

Steamroller · 08-19-14, 07:59 PM

She better hold now or

Bet10Heinekens · 08-19-14, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Bet10Heinekens

Halep is the next to tank, she's probably not worry about defending points

Rybarikova

73148213-1 8/19/2014 2:31PM Money Line
Tennis - 8834 M. Rybarikova +740 for Game

Steamroller · 08-19-14, 08:13 PM

19-Aug-14

Tennis
Match Odds

Simona Halep vs Magdalena Rybarikova for Match.

8.950

poet · 08-19-14, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Bet10Heinekens

Rybarikova

73148213-1 8/19/2014 2:31PM Money Line
Tennis - 8834 M. Rybarikova +740 for Game

Good job, fellas. I guess after running herself into the ground before the USO last year, Halep finally realized what's good for her:

The Romanian had hoped to get in a few hard-court matches in New Haven before next week's U.S. Open. But she was pleased with her forehand and not entirely disappointed after the loss.

"I played three sets and almost two hours, so I think it was a good match," Halep said. "I have enough positive things to take from this match."

Bet10Heinekens · 08-20-14, 11:28 AM

Is Isner next on the list,

tough call since he playing in his hometown and has proven he's willing to play all the way with his back to back titles in 2012 and 2011

Maybe he'll change his tune and game plan with the being field wide open for U.S. Open this year.

poet · 08-20-14, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Bet10Heinekens

Is Isner next on the list,

tough call since he playing in his hometown and has proven he's willing to play all the way with his back to back titles in 2012 and 2011

Maybe he'll change his tune and game plan with the being field wide open for U.S. Open this year.

Hard to tell, Bet. Best of 5 sets are hard for Isner. But if he thinks he may have a better chance at the USO this year (by losing early here) then that is all that matters. But I do like the over today. As far as tanking goes, Rosol was trying to tank yesterday and got unlucky. But will he try again today.