Does anyone know when James Blake will play?

**EaglesPhan36** · 01-18-10, 07:29 PM

Look at the Open website.

http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.html

3rd on their court. Probably two hours or so from now.

**tcarn01** · 01-18-10, 07:34 PM

I have James Blake at -255. $128 to win $50. how can i hedge that if i want to break even if Clement is +240???? I am right at my guys marker and I can't afford to lose the $128 or i have to pay my guy this week??? please helppppppppppp

**Boner_18** · 01-18-10, 07:44 PM

Tcran you cannot break even unless the Clement line goes to +255

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-18-10, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by tcarn01

keep seeing TBD. Does anyone have any idea? will it happen tonight.

Are you looking to fade???

**Boner_18** · 01-18-10, 07:46 PM

If you bet 52.41 to win at +240 you WILL lose exactly $2.21.

Here, click this link - Arbitrage Calculator

**Boner_18** · 01-18-10, 07:47 PM

Naw looks like he has to take some off the table Mac. I am indeed fading Blake, especially as the line moves in Clement's favor. You on the fade as well?

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-18-10, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by Boner_18

Naw looks like he has to take some off the table Mac. I am indeed fading Blake, especially as the line moves in Clement's favor. You on the fade as well?

Yeah, I like Clement...

**tcarn01** · 01-18-10, 07:53 PM

hey Boner, thats exactly what i want to do.. rather just lose 2.21 than 128. so that right. i will only lose 2.21 if i take clement for $52.41? is there anything in Tennis that i will lose both of these ? tie, etc?????? and yes i am an idiot ...lol

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-18-10, 08:02 PM

Tie in a tennis tournament...

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-18-10, 08:06 PM

Blake is -280 at TheGreek now. I'd probably only bet a little on Clement and ride your Blake bet out. That way you can turn a little profit if he wins. -255 looks pretty good right now.

Unless you feel confident that Blake is going to lose. If that's the case you might want to load up on Clement. I'm just fading Blake because it's worth a shot in this spot.

**Boner_18** · 01-18-10, 08:06 PM

Just PM'ed you Tcarn. It should be cool as long as the book allows you to bet both sides (any A+ book is cool with this). Otherwise you have to cover it at another book and could have problems if one player retires and the books have different rules.... Let me know if you need more help.

**Boner_18** · 01-18-10, 08:08 PM

Mac is right here too... I like to fade Blake (b/c I think he is a chump) but getting -255 is a good number here... you could bet anything from 0-52 on Clement to take some/all of that wager off the table...

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-18-10, 08:10 PM

General rule at most books is 2 complete set's have to be played for action. If a player get's disqualified or quits less than 2 set's then all bet's are off.

**Shelton** · 01-18-10, 08:12 PM

im lost on this one

**StraitShooter** · 01-18-10, 08:14 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

General rule at most books is 2 complete set's have to be played for action. If a player get's disqualified or quits less than 2 set's then all bet's are off.

actually of the 10-15 major books that take tennis

65% match must be fully complete

28% 2 sets

5 Dimes is the only major US book that is official after 1 set

PLAY ALL YOUR HUGE TENNIS DOGS @ 5 DIMES!!!

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-18-10, 08:19 PM

I know Bodog both players must end the match without either one retiring which is crazy but BetJam and TheGreek both have the 2 set limitation.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-18-10, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by StraitShooter

actually of the 10-15 major books that take tennis

65% match must be fully complete

28% 2 sets

5 Dimes is the only major US book that is official after 1 set

PLAY ALL YOUR HUGE TENNIS DOGS @ 5 DIMES!!!

That appears correct SS. I didn't realize so many books require the match to be completed. I stopped betting at Bodog for that very reason. Good to know.

**StraitShooter** · 01-18-10, 08:27 PM

yes..they vary from book to book my friend

once again I strongly emphasize playing ALL HUGE dogs at 5 Dimes
many times great players retire if they are getting their ass kicked, retire

Lindsay Davenport was virtually unbeatable by big dogs without retiring first

there are several books match must be fully complete

Bet Jam is a great book..but poo poo for tennis..I guess they leave that sport up to big bro Greek

**LT Profits** · 01-18-10, 08:29 PM

Not before 9:30 PM ET

**StraitShooter** · 01-18-10, 08:32 PM

I used to play alot of tennis back in the day at BetTheRock

that was before David Carruthers got arrested in texas and BOS crumbled and stiffed big time days later

Their rule was my favorite one ever..match official grade after one ball is served..you dont see that much nowadays

I played so much tennis at BOS that they gave me free passes to the Lipton and Sony errickson open..ah the good old days

Books that let you parlay tennis are rare..5 Dimes and bookmaker-diamond main two I know of..I use to parlay tennis at WSEX too..but i quit playing there almost two years ago when they went to shit

**StraitShooter** · 01-18-10, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by LT Profits

Not before 9:30 PM ET

What does that mean LT?

**Boner_18** · 01-18-10, 08:34 PM

Answering the OP's question.

**StraitShooter** · 01-18-10, 08:34 PM

never mind..you are referring to bald boy blake`s match..his opponent is playing well..I think he gets on a plane tomorrow and comes home..I sure would not lay that line on Blakey

**LT Profits** · 01-18-10, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by StraitShooter

What does that mean LT?

Right, I was answering the original question.

**StraitShooter** · 01-18-10, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by Boner_18

Answering the OP's question.

my bad

**Boner_18** · 01-18-10, 09:38 PM

just started tcarn, hope you did what you had to do to get clear... if not, hope blake wins for ya!

**The General** · 01-20-10, 01:31 AM

Nice match to watch this morning. One of the Best things about the Australian Open is good early AM action.

Enjoy guys.

**The General** · 01-20-10, 03:13 AM

Darn, I was enjoying the Del Potro vs Blake match, but got changed to the women's match Henin vs Dmentieva on ESPN.

**The General** · 01-20-10, 03:14 AM

Anyone know where the Blake vs del potro match can be viewed on TV or Internet?

Thanks

**WillC** · 01-20-10, 03:16 AM

http://atdhe.net/11402/watch-australian-open-blake-vs-del-potro

1 set all

**Glitch** · 01-20-10, 03:21 AM

you LIKE having matches this late/early?? im basically set to australian time for the next 2 weeks.

**jon13009** · 01-20-10, 05:34 AM

Blake is washed up. He may win a few matches, but never will be the player he once was.

Why no tennis in the SBR book?

**jjgold** · 01-20-10, 06:24 AM

Jon he was never any good, he had a few wins but that was it. He is a nice player than can pull an upset once in a while.

**Boner_18** · 01-20-10, 08:14 AM

JJ is right though I heard the Del Potro match was a thriller.