Verdasco -190
Fernando vs. Fernando (Gonzalez) here. Spanish 'Nando smashed Chilean 'Nando on hard courts earlier this year on the surface that would have favored the Chilean more. Gonzo is a fairly solid clay courter, but just above .500 (15-12) in Spain. Spanish 'Nando is 42-26 on home turf. Chilean 'Nando has lost 5 of his last 7 vs. lefties. Spanish 'Nando could benefit from the added confidence of playing back-2-back clay court tournaments, having beaten a resurgent Ferrer in Monte Carlo before bowing to a hot Djokovic in the quarters in 3. The serve is the key here for both and I think you'll know which way this one will lean in the 1st set as I expect one of the two 'Nandos will seize control. Verdasco has lost three straight quarterfinals matches in recent weeks. In Barthelona, look for him to change that. I wouldn't hop on this once that price gets over -200. It's just a magical barrier for me.
Fernando vs. Fernando (Gonzalez) here. Spanish 'Nando smashed Chilean 'Nando on hard courts earlier this year on the surface that would have favored the Chilean more. Gonzo is a fairly solid clay courter, but just above .500 (15-12) in Spain. Spanish 'Nando is 42-26 on home turf. Chilean 'Nando has lost 5 of his last 7 vs. lefties. Spanish 'Nando could benefit from the added confidence of playing back-2-back clay court tournaments, having beaten a resurgent Ferrer in Monte Carlo before bowing to a hot Djokovic in the quarters in 3. The serve is the key here for both and I think you'll know which way this one will lean in the 1st set as I expect one of the two 'Nandos will seize control. Verdasco has lost three straight quarterfinals matches in recent weeks. In Barthelona, look for him to change that. I wouldn't hop on this once that price gets over -200. It's just a magical barrier for me.
