EP36's Tennis Talk

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 12:11 PM

I didn't see any lines for any of those. Injuries are usually tough to find info on generally unless they withdrew from their last tournament like Gasquet did I believe. Someone here might have a reliable site, but I usualy just google search it.

**lasker** · 08-09-10, 12:16 PM

thanks

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 12:30 PM

DOUBLES PLAY: BENNETEAU-LLODRA -135
Once again going with the team that has played together and won a couple of titles against a thrown together tandem in Nieminen and Soderling. Soderling has played just 2 doubles matches all year, while Nieminen is a capable doubles player but is not here with his regular partner. Benneteau & Llodra played well during the grass season especially, making the Wimbledon QFs. Their last pairing was a Davis Cup win on an indoor hard surface.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 01:28 PM

Well at least I won't be winless today. Kravchuk won the Challenger play when Bautista retired in the 3rd. Kravchuk was up 3-1. Small victory at least in what looks like a piece of poop Monday to start the week.

**SRBI** · 08-09-10, 01:32 PM

Rain delays?

**limitation** · 08-09-10, 01:34 PM

Yea, I am not sure if the matches will be resumed today. There is a possibility that the matches will be postponed for tomorrow if the rain doesn't stop.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 01:41 PM

There are a lot of hours left in the day to be talking about postponing the entire day already.

**TT22** · 08-09-10, 01:48 PM

Had my eye on Stakhovsky, but too busy with other stuff to make the bet.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 02:27 PM

Thanks for quitting Govortsova, saved me money. Cancelled handicap bet.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 03:21 PM

Well so long as Simon can keep his lead in the 2nd, can turn a crap day into .500 and a slight profit if the rain lets up.

**Tsonga** · 08-09-10, 03:24 PM

the next few days look really good for weather...looks pretty iffy right now

**bolekblues** · 08-09-10, 04:07 PM

And hopefully we can cash the doubles play.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 04:26 PM

Might be off & on play for the remainder of the evening if possible. No real change from earlier, they might get these windows of opportunity to play here and there. Not banking on much though.

**Goat Milk** · 08-09-10, 05:05 PM

Get em!

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 06:04 PM

Simon is a miserable prick. Thanks for the hatchet job in the 2nd set, blew the over.

**sapidoc** · 08-09-10, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by EaglesPhan36

Simon is a miserable prick. Thanks for the hatchet job in the 2nd set, blew the over.

**sapidoc** · 08-09-10, 06:07 PM

Wasn't it 4-1 I seriously can't believe he's about to lose 4-6 again now. Just wow.

**HeeeHAWWWW** · 08-09-10, 06:58 PM

4-1 30-30 too.

Was always horribly uncomfortable with the ball Youzhny was sending him, especially that slice.

**limitation** · 08-09-10, 07:24 PM

Simon is over rated. Bookies give him favorable odd because he beat Roddick.

**beefcake** · 08-09-10, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by limitation

Simon is over rated. Bookies give him favorable odd because he beat Roddick.

I think Mr Tuna can get you back that lost Simon $$..

**beefcake** · 08-09-10, 08:00 PM

Heres the bet 365 odds for the fading the Challenger Final-winner Quasi-system..

Mr. Tuna +650..

Ungur +100..Like it!!

Galvani +175

Paire +138

**Goat Milk** · 08-09-10, 08:14 PM

Dutch get their revenge on the Spanish today

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-09-10, 08:51 PM

Doubles play wins, so a slight loss on the day thanks to Mr.French F*ck.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 08:58 AM

PARLAY: CIRSTEA + BERDYCH [-101]
Taking the shot with Cirstea in Cincinnati against Bammer. Bammer is making the switch to the hard surface for the first time since March, while Cirstea has been on it for the past several weeks. She's also run through two qualifying matches here with ease. Berdych draws Stakhovsky who ousted Gasquet yesterday. Gasquet did not appear to be 100% healthy from his back injury last week or maybe he was just collecting a check. In any case, Stakhovsky beat him easily with a solid 1st serve, although his 2nd serve was picked on by Gasquet - winning 62% of the points off of it. Berdych made his return to the court last week after being off since Wimbledon. He looked rusty, but survived until the QFs. His 2nd serve kept his opponents in matches last week and will need to be better this week if he's to make a run here. Berdych also needs to shake off his diva mode after complaining about playing 1st up to Malisse in Washington despite being the top seed. He may have had a point as they stuck him into the televised match slot after he played late the night before due to the rain delay. Still, his focus needs to be on playing well, not when he plays. I'm looking for a more inspired performance this week.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 09:32 AM

PETROVA-McHALE OVER 19 [-120]
Petrova admittedly was rusty in her 1st match back on hard courts in San Diego, losing in the opening round to Shvedova. Petrova did flash that sometimes dominant serve though with 8 aces, but the percentages of winners off her serve were sub-par. Expect that to improve this week. She faces 18-year old Christina McHale who some believe could be this year's Melanie Oudin at the US Open. McHale dropped down to the lower level ITF tournament in Vancouver last week, but played well on the hard surface making a semifinal run. She also gained valuable experience against a heavy server in Stosur at the Stanford event a few weeks ago where she was shocked 6-1 i the 1st, but then contended well with Stosur at 7-5 in the 2nd. If she starts fast today and uses her big forehand to take chances, I think she can stick well enough with Petrova to give this total a shot at hitting.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 09:56 AM

KOHLSCHREIBER +155
Kohlschreiber has been given the gift of the reverse Donkey-denko mojo. He hit balls with Davydenko on Sunday in prep for the Rogers Cup. Can you imagine the positive power of thought now that he knows any time he hits a ball, it will be shanked wide and Kohlschreiber will earn easy points? Yes, the reverse Donkey-denko mojo is strong with this one. He also hit with Roger Federer. More positive mojo. In other serious notes here, Tipsarevic is going to be a darling to most bettors at the low price based on his recent solid run of form. Kohlschreiber though has court time already put in having played doubles with Monfils yesterday and reinforcing that with a win. The power of positive thinking + reverse Donkey-denko mojo blesses the racket of Kohlschreiber today. Will watch the line movement a bit longer with the hopes of maybe getting +160. This shall be either the best or worst pick you see all day, that much is a guarantee.

**Wilforth** · 08-10-10, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by EaglesPhan36

KOHLSCHREIBER +155
Kohlschreiber has been given the gift of the reverse Donkey-denko mojo. He hit balls with Davydenko on Sunday in prep for the Rogers Cup. Can you imagine the positive power of thought now that he knows any time he hits a ball, it will be shanked wide and Kohlschreiber will earn easy points? Yes, the reverse Donkey-denko mojo is strong with this one. He also hit with Roger Federer. More positive mojo. In other serious notes here, Tipsarevic is going to be a darling to most bettors at the low price based on his recent solid run of form. Kohlschreiber though has court time already put in having played doubles with Monfils yesterday and reinforcing that with a win. The power of positive thinking + reverse Donkey-denko mojo blesses the racket of Kohlschreiber today. Will watch the line movement a bit longer with the hopes of maybe getting +160. This shall be either the best or worst pick you see all day, that much is a guarantee.

That's true!

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 11:25 AM

Total is a winner after a first set tie break plus each girl won a game in the 2nd. Petrova trailing McHale by a set, nooice!

Cirstea is destined to bone the parlay.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 11:37 AM

MALISSE-BERRER OVER 22.5 [-105]
Gut feeling on this one that Malisse may struggle a little after a heavy workload in Washington last week. Still, if his serve is on - he should be able to maintain some tight sets. Berrer actually showed pretty well last week in beating Beck and losing in a 3rd set tie break to Verdasco. His game isn't really that great on hard courts, but his results this year on the surface have been a little more encouraging than the past. Even his losses against some of the better players are showing a good competitive spirit. If he can serve a little better, I think this has a fairly decent shot today.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 11:38 AM

Parlay blown up by Cirstea who pretty much quit in the 2nd set. She's close to a no-fly for me, never seem to have much luck with her on sides.

At least Berdych is looking good for the futures play to start off.

**rpdiddy** · 08-10-10, 11:56 AM

Cant believe Petrova retired! Sucks that it's graded as a push even though they had already gone over. Right?

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 11:58 AM

Yes. That is some dirty shit right there. It's 5-3 in the 2nd, suck it up and lose another game.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 12:03 PM

I bet I can take a large head count on people who got buried by Cilic today. Bum loses to Troicki who he was 5-0 against lifetime. I'm guessing he was a parlay killer today. He is definitely not to be trusted.

**EaglesPhan36** · 08-10-10, 12:17 PM

CHALLENGER PLAY: WITTEN +190
I hate going against one of my favorite young players in Berankis, but this is a good situation to fade him, I think. Berankis had a great run at the Vancouver Challenger on the hard surface last week and made the final. The troubling thing though was that rain forced him to play twice on Sunday, including losing the final in straight sets. So just one day of recovery time now and travel to New York for this Challenger. Witten's form is nothing to suggest that he will win as he has struggled with back problems this year. Since Wimbledon, he played two hard court matches - one a loss on the transition back to the surface and then a 3 set loss to Guccione last week in Vancouver. Might forgive that one as Guccione was put in as a late alternate. Witten's key stat today - watch the double fault total. If it's high, then even fatigue from his opponent may not save him.

**rpdiddy** · 08-10-10, 12:56 PM

Shocked to see you go against your boy Berkanis