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  • Jerimjob
    SBR Sharp
    • 12-05-13
    • 267

    #1
    3 plays for tonight
    Bouchard +1.5 sets (-120)
    Makarova +1.5 sets (-120)
    Berdych +160

    Bouchard and Makarova could both win straight up, but I'll take the safer road and hoping to have them win at least 1 set
    Berdych has played some great tennis in my opinion.
    This is not Nadal's best surface, and see Berdych pulling the small upset.

    Even if 2 of 3 hit, profitable night.
    BOL to all
  • matt1216
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 10-27-11
    • 14683

    #2
    Jerm, thers a reason why Berdych never beats Nadal.

    Reasons:

    - Berdych is a very average 1st serve returner. IF he gets anything on Nadals wide serve to Berdych's backhand, Berdych will leave it in the middle of the court for nadal to hammer. Tomic was very Passive vs Berdych, expect Nadal to be aggressive.

    - Berdych's service games are very predictable.

    - Berdych does not move well enough laterally to beat Nadal... However, he does stand a chance if he ends points after 3-4 shot rally's... He has too, or he's done.

    - last point... Does Berdych believe he can beat Nadal... He's mentally weak. Nadal absolutely owns him. Until Berdych proves otherwise, I would hammer nadal


    I think Makarova wins...

    GL man
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    • Jerimjob
      SBR Sharp
      • 12-05-13
      • 267

      #3
      Hey Matt, you bring up good points, but I think Berdych has a shot of beating Nadal tonight.
      Berdych hasn't lost a set yet, and is playing great tennis.
      Yes he's predictable, but nobody has done anything about it thus far. I understand Nadal is at a higher level than who Berdych has faced so far, but I'm really liking his form.
      He just played Tomic and had the crowd against him all match and looked pretty focus, so I'd like to think his mindset going into this match with Nadal is fine

      Federer was 10-0 vs Seppi, and owned him up until this tourney.
      This tourney has been pretty unpredictable, so you never know what will happen.

      I've been liking your picks and feedback on other threads, but going against you on Nadal haha
      BOL to you too
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      • matt1216
        SBR Posting Legend
        • 10-27-11
        • 14683

        #4
        Lol, no problem bro... Your right, Berdych has played well. I hope he wins tonight, he needs it. It's just a bad matchup IMO for him. Good luck man
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        • AboutThatLife
          SBR High Roller
          • 12-22-14
          • 206

          #5
          Lol if Berdych beats Nadal tonight I'd be willing to send you $100 through paypal--Jerimjob

          Matt is 1000% right - Wasn't Berdych supposed to beat Ferrer a short time ago yeah I forgot hes weaker than a child in the head
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          • Jerimjob
            SBR Sharp
            • 12-05-13
            • 267

            #6
            I get Berdych isn't a popular pick, but the way this tournament is going, I have no problem taking Berdych at plus money.
            It'll be closer than most people think
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            • fcmb
              SBR Wise Guy
              • 03-02-14
              • 628

              #7
              Originally posted by matt1216
              Jerm, thers a reason why Berdych never beats Nadal.

              Reasons:

              - Berdych is a very average 1st serve returner. IF he gets anything on Nadals wide serve to Berdych's backhand, Berdych will leave it in the middle of the court for nadal to hammer. Tomic was very Passive vs Berdych, expect Nadal to be aggressive.

              - Berdych's service games are very predictable.

              - Berdych does not move well enough laterally to beat Nadal... However, he does stand a chance if he ends points after 3-4 shot rally's... He has too, or he's done.

              - last point... Does Berdych believe he can beat Nadal... He's mentally weak. Nadal absolutely owns him. Until Berdych proves otherwise, I would hammer nadal


              I think Makarova wins...

              GL man
              Agree Matt.

              There is ONE MORE REASON why Rafa doesn"t like Berdych and he hasn"t lost against him since 2006(that special moment that will Rafa always remember) and i believe that Rafa will never ever lose against Birdshit again. Just look the video those of you who don"t know what i am talking about.

              My bets for today are: 1.)Rafa + Halep + Bennetau/Vasselin
              2.)Rafa vs Birdshit Over 3.5 sets + Sharapova + Chan/Zheng

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              • fcmb
                SBR Wise Guy
                • 03-02-14
                • 628

                #8
                Originally posted by Jerimjob
                Hey Matt, you bring up good points, but I think Berdych has a shot of beating Nadal tonight.
                Berdych hasn't lost a set yet, and is playing great tennis.
                Yes he's predictable, but nobody has done anything about it thus far. I understand Nadal is at a higher level than who Berdych has faced so far, but I'm really liking his form.
                He just played Tomic and had the crowd against him all match and looked pretty focus, so I'd like to think his mindset going into this match with Nadal is fine

                Federer was 10-0 vs Seppi, and owned him up until this tourney.
                This tourney has been pretty unpredictable, so you never know what will happen.

                I've been liking your picks and feedback on other threads, but going against you on Nadal haha
                BOL to you too
                I agree what you"ve written but...

                1.)Tomic was playing really bad that match, his serve wasn"t working well, he had low 1st serve % and his movement was really bad.. Abput support at that match.. support was 0 = zero(if you compare it to matches of Kyrgios or Bagdhatis vs Dimitrov)

                2.)Roger vs Seppi.. Seppi has played match of his life so far, really brilliant while Roger was nowhere close to his level. Anyway he wasn"t far away from taking match into 5th set( he had 5:4 advantage and 2serves in Tie Break of 4th set but lost both points on own serve)..

                Rafa is playing better and better. He has raised his level very much since match with Smyczek. He is very motivated after all injuries and he feels comfortable on the court what is obvious from his game play. Rafa feels that he has chance to win that GS and with current level of his game i dare to say he will be at least finalist there but that"s only my oppinion.

                Anyway it should be tight match tonight vs Czech but Rafa should win it.
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                • Jerimjob
                  SBR Sharp
                  • 12-05-13
                  • 267

                  #9
                  Originally posted by fcmb
                  I agree what you"ve written but...

                  1.)Tomic was playing really bad that match, his serve wasn"t working well, he had low 1st serve % and his movement was really bad.. Abput support at that match.. support was 0 = zero(if you compare it to matches of Kyrgios or Bagdhatis vs Dimitrov)

                  2.)Roger vs Seppi.. Seppi has played match of his life so far, really brilliant while Roger was nowhere close to his level. Anyway he wasn"t far away from taking match into 5th set( he had 5:4 advantage and 2serves in Tie Break of 4th set but lost both points on own serve)..

                  Rafa is playing better and better. He has raised his level very much since match with Smyczek. He is very motivated after all injuries and he feels comfortable on the court what is obvious from his game play. Rafa feels that he has chance to win that GS and with current level of his game i dare to say he will be at least finalist there but that"s only my oppinion.

                  Anyway it should be tight match tonight vs Czech but Rafa should win it.
                  All fair points, and I agree it should be a close match.
                  Looks like I'm alone with Berdych lol
                  Will be a fun match to watch
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                  • Honeybadger44
                    SBR MVP
                    • 01-03-14
                    • 1675

                    #10
                    Matt brought up some good points about Berdych-Nadal matchup. I would like to add one more. Playing conditions. I believe that Rafa will enjoy playing in the middle of the afternoon much more, then if they would play in the evening. Weather is much warmer, which means that tennis balls are slightly bigger, fluffier and bounce higher. They don't skid through the court, like in the bit colder conditions. That will help Nadal a lot and allow him to play his game.
                    If I'd had to pick a winner, I'd give edge to Nadal. But, since I made my line somewhere between -2,5 and -3, there is no enough value for me ta back him at current odds. Think that books did a good job at setting up the line.
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                    • girlscoutcookies
                      SBR Wise Guy
                      • 12-19-14
                      • 765

                      #11
                      you should feel better about your birdshit bet now. nobody saying he even has a chance?? just look at the price. it says it all.
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                      • Timmah2483
                        SBR Wise Guy
                        • 11-25-10
                        • 610

                        #12
                        Originally posted by fcmb
                        Agree Matt.

                        There is ONE MORE REASON why Rafa doesn"t like Berdych and he hasn"t lost against him since 2006(that special moment that will Rafa always remember) and i believe that Rafa will never ever lose against Birdshit again. Just look the video those of you who don"t know what i am talking about.

                        My bets for today are: 1.)Rafa + Halep + Bennetau/Vasselin
                        2.)Rafa vs Birdshit Over 3.5 sets + Sharapova + Chan/Zheng

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eog0TaQ1o3c


                        He didnt seem to fear him, And the Nadal/Berdych exchange looked minor.
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                        • girlscoutcookies
                          SBR Wise Guy
                          • 12-19-14
                          • 765

                          #13
                          when have we ever not seen nadal -500 against birdshit?
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                          • fcmb
                            SBR Wise Guy
                            • 03-02-14
                            • 628

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Timmah2483
                            He didnt seem to fear him, And the Nadal/Berdych exchange looked minor.
                            Translation please..

                            Who would have to be affraid of who and why? Who was talking about fear or exchanges?

                            It looks like you"ve missed the point.

                            If anyone than Birdshit should be affraid of playing vs Rafa because Rafa is 18-0 vs him since that match in Madrid 2006
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                            • MickeyMan
                              SBR Hall of Famer
                              • 10-20-09
                              • 5091

                              #15
                              18-0 and only lost 3 sets that is pretty funny. I had never seen that video clip before
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                              • matt1216
                                SBR Posting Legend
                                • 10-27-11
                                • 14683

                                #16
                                Originally posted by girlscoutcookies
                                you should feel better about your birdshit bet now. nobody saying he even has a chance?? just look at the price. it says it all.
                                Berych has confidence, and he's playing better, however, Nadal will be miles better than Tomic was. Tomic was trying not too lose the match. Had Tomic been aggressive, that match would have been 4 sets for sure. Maybe he was intimidated a bit, who knows. The books do this every once in awhile. They get you scratching your head on a line where Nadal should be -500... I think the line is the way it is for 2 reasons:

                                A.) the books truly don't believe in Nadal vs a quality opponent anymore or

                                B.) Maybe Birdych will finally figure Nadal out?

                                This is. Very bad matchup for Berdych, the stats prove this... At the same time Nadal is regressing somewhat, and maybe Berdych being focused will help him finally get over this obstacle. I have my doubts though. Personally the odds are not fair on Berdych.
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                                • Jerimjob
                                  SBR Sharp
                                  • 12-05-13
                                  • 267

                                  #17
                                  Makarova with a really nice first set. Already a winner for me unless one of these broads retire.
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                                  • brodie
                                    SBR MVP
                                    • 11-25-13
                                    • 2212

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by AboutThatLife
                                    Lol if Berdych beats Nadal tonight I'd be willing to send you $100 through paypal--Jerimjob
                                    I'm in.

                                    Originally posted by girlscoutcookies
                                    when have we ever not seen nadal -500 against birdshit?


                                    if raffy wins it will be in 5 sets. otherwise berdy is taking him down
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                                    • AboutThatLife
                                      SBR High Roller
                                      • 12-22-14
                                      • 206

                                      #19
                                      Only applies to the threads author - he didn't take me up on it so its a no-go

                                      Lol yall must be new to this, in reference to Nadal going 5 - Nadal owns this guy.
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                                      • brodie
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 11-25-13
                                        • 2212

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by AboutThatLife
                                        Only applies to the threads author - he didn't take me up on it so its a no-go

                                        Lol yall must be new to this, in reference to Nadal going 5 - Nadal owns this guy.
                                        oh wow you're so smart. must be an old pro. I would have never thought to look at the head to head
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                                        • hunsi
                                          SBR Sharp
                                          • 06-01-12
                                          • 295

                                          #21
                                          Tennis sucks!
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                                          • Jerimjob
                                            SBR Sharp
                                            • 12-05-13
                                            • 267

                                            #22
                                            Was expecting more from Bouchard, but Sharapova outplayed her big time.
                                            Thought Bouchard could take a set, but she was never really a threat.

                                            Time for the boys to steal the show. Expecting a beauty of a match
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                                            • AboutThatLife
                                              SBR High Roller
                                              • 12-22-14
                                              • 206

                                              #23
                                              Lol expect a losing night - maybe like me thats what you should expect
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                                              • Jerimjob
                                                SBR Sharp
                                                • 12-05-13
                                                • 267

                                                #24
                                                Took Oakland and Army in college hoops, so not a losing night regardless of outcome in Berdych match.
                                                Maybe you should stop doing live bets... doesn't look like you're doing too good at those... plus too much juice...
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                                                • Jerimjob
                                                  SBR Sharp
                                                  • 12-05-13
                                                  • 267

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by AboutThatLife
                                                  Lol if Berdych beats Nadal tonight I'd be willing to send you $100 through paypal--Jerimjob

                                                  Matt is 1000% right - Wasn't Berdych supposed to beat Ferrer a short time ago yeah I forgot hes weaker than a child in the head
                                                  Great end to the night finishing on the plus side.
                                                  Rafa wasn't his normal self, but Berdych played unbelievable, and outplayed Nadal significantly.

                                                  Since you felt so generous, I'll take that $100 bud
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                                                  • girlscoutcookies
                                                    SBR Wise Guy
                                                    • 12-19-14
                                                    • 765

                                                    #26
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                                                    • EaglesPhan36
                                                      SBR Aristocracy
                                                      • 12-06-06
                                                      • 71662

                                                      #27
                                                      Nice Peaks OP

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