Nalbandian Vs Soderling

**limitation** · 08-12-10, 12:08 AM

Personally, I am not playing this match. But, if I have to choose one I would go with Nalbandian. The guy is in great form and playing very well at the moment. Only thing going against him is the fatigue factor.

**Goldman** · 08-12-10, 02:34 AM

I'll give you best tip here, DON'T BET.

Soderling is big server, killing forehand but Nalbandian is very hot right now and you simply can't bet against him.

**lasker** · 08-12-10, 02:43 AM

I'm betting Nalbandian at the current odds, -115, simply because he's playing with tremendous confidence right now and Soderling seems to struggle more on this surface. Soderling has a great serve but Nalbandian is one of the best returners in the game, he's faster and his overall play looks crisper.

**papitopapita** · 08-12-10, 04:03 AM

may go with a little play on nalbandian in this one.

**Dr.Gonzo** · 08-12-10, 04:20 AM

I like Nalbandian.

He is a very hot and cold player but luckily for us here he is on fire.

**Mr.Kitty** · 08-12-10, 04:23 AM

My lean: over 2.5 set @ +120/2.20

This could easily go to three sets.

**nulldah** · 08-12-10, 04:30 AM

i'll take my chance with fresh/rusty Soderling at this odds. Yes, it might be public play

**Goat Milk** · 08-12-10, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by nulldah

i'll take my chance with fresh/rusty Soderling at this odds. Yes, it might be public play

Nalbandian will be a public play. This guy can completely shut off the switch in one day. I might take Soderling which is probably a big risk considering the way Dave has been playing. Very tough match to call.

**BiePoker** · 08-12-10, 05:07 AM

I like Nalbandian. But it's tooo risky for such odds

**jjgold** · 08-12-10, 07:00 AM

No idea because both like to quit at times

pass

**nulldah** · 08-12-10, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

Nalbandian will be a public play. This guy can completely shut off the switch in one day. I might take Soderling which is probably a big risk considering the way Dave has been playing. Very tough match to call.

after seeing the line movement, have to agree nalbandian become public play, surprised me little bit, i'm guessing people still trusting soderling like I do

and let's be honest, he's good, but does he really deserve favorite against top 10 player? He is 10-0 back from injury, but which player that he beat is in form? I don't see any where I see most of them are in transition to hard court season. It's more like he get more than enough rest from the injuries while others are still battling fatigue from clay and grass season and try to be fresh for the real US open.

I think this is the only time Soderling being underdog to outside top 10 player this year. So is current Nalbandian form equal to the likes of Nadal, Murray, Federer?

**HeeeHAWWWW** · 08-12-10, 07:14 AM

It's an ugly matchup. Nalbandian can take the ball early and hard, which is exactly what you need to dominate Soderling, who is somewhat cumbersome in his movement. Also the returns, takes a lot away from Soderling if you get his serve back repeatedly.

Other things effective against Soderling: dropshots, netplay, short cross-court slices ..... Nalby has them all. That elusive thing called "court craft", the ability to spread the court, to exploit the weaknesses of a limited ballbasher by wrongfooting them. Watch Cilic-Nalbandian last week for a demo of what's about to happen.

The biggest problem for Nalbandian is fatigue, he's played a lot this week and last. If it does start to bite, his game could fall apart.

**jjgold** · 08-12-10, 08:24 AM

Small play Soderling

I just gave in and bet it

**swiss88** · 08-12-10, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by lasker

I'm betting Nalbandian at the current odds, -115, simply because he's playing with tremendous confidence right now and Soderling seems to struggle more on this surface. Soderling has a great serve but Nalbandian is one of the best returners in the game, he's faster and his overall play looks crisper.

I'm on Nalby too, good luck!

**ringemup** · 08-12-10, 09:58 AM

soderling here

**Cappinpicks** · 08-12-10, 11:01 AM

soderling wins, nice call

**HeeeHAWWWW** · 08-12-10, 12:18 PM

Nalbandian should have won in straights, was much the better player all match. First set just had two howlingly awful service games where he threw in tons of errors.

**Dr.Gonzo** · 08-12-10, 12:44 PM

It was tough dropping that 1st set but we got there in the end

Nalbandian didn't even play anything near what he is capable of until that last set.

**biff** · 08-12-10, 12:55 PM

Going against Nalbandian i have lost over 150 (a lot for me). I know if i jump on the bandwagon now this lucky pos will lose his next match (yes, i know he was great once). so my plan? fade him until i go broke haha...

I swear, if this dude was an American they'd make a Disney movie about him.

**beefcake** · 08-12-10, 12:56 PM

Dam whats "Kick Ass Daves" Us open future?

**Dr.Gonzo** · 08-12-10, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by biff

Going against Nalbandian i have lost over 150 (a lot for me). I know if i jump on the bandwagon now this lucky pos will lose his next match (yes, i know he was great once). so my plan? fade him until i go broke haha...

I swear, if this dude was an American they'd make a Disney movie about him.

He has won 12 straight. I agree he is probably going to tire and someone will eventually get the better of him this tournament but there are better options.

**Dr.Gonzo** · 08-12-10, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by beefcake

Dam whats "Kick Ass Daves" Us open future?

100/1 into 20/1

**HeeeHAWWWW** · 08-12-10, 01:40 PM

I won't be on Nalby next - look at the trouble he had against Ferrer, really lost it, and Simon took him to 3 also. Big hitting immobile types like Soderling or Cilic he knows he can outwit, but those with the good defensive games just give him no pace to feed off.

For the US Open, I'm sure Nalby won't survive physically - he'll pick up injuries, or just get tired. So much harder than best of 3.

**biff** · 08-12-10, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by Dr.Gonzo

He has won 12 straight. I agree he is probably going to tire and someone will eventually get the better of him this tournament but there are better options.

True there are better options. Thing is I have taken this whole fading Nalbandian thing personally. I know it's extremely stupid. He has got to lose, right? Also, this guy is a poor sport. I just don't like him..

ok, crazy rant over...

**Michigan** · 08-12-10, 11:20 PM

I was surprised that Soderling lost this one.

**rm18** · 08-12-10, 11:25 PM

over 95% think Murray will win, and Naldandian is favored pretty obvious who to take from that.

**D3 Mighty Ducks** · 08-12-10, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by rm18

over 95% think Murray will win, and Naldandian is favored pretty obvious who to take from that.

who?

**rm18** · 08-12-10, 11:45 PM

espn streak for the cash pickers

**nulldah** · 08-12-10, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by biff

True there are better options. Thing is I have taken this whole fading Nalbandian thing personally. I know it's extremely stupid. He has got to lose, right? Also, this guy is a poor sport. I just don't like him..

ok, crazy rant over...

glad i'm not the only one that keep fading nalbandian for some reason that I don't even know. Burnt twice within his crazy streak, backing Baghdatis and this time Soderling...

**xCointoss** · 08-13-10, 12:03 AM

Murray or Nalbandian... it's hard to pick one since Nap ia on fire.

**sanchez985** · 08-13-10, 12:05 AM

nalbandian is playing like in the old times

**mikejamm** · 08-13-10, 02:28 AM

Nalbandian will beat Murray tomorrow, bank it! Guy is on roll right now and very strong! It took Murray 3 sets to knock off Geal, and Nalbandian came back and beat Solderling in two straight sets after losing the first. Nalbandian will make quick work of Murray!

**noober** · 08-13-10, 03:19 AM

Nalbandian is on fire but don't underestimate Murray.

**HeeeHAWWWW** · 08-13-10, 06:53 AM

Worth checking out the trouble Nalby had with Ferrer - that was a match he should have lost.