Youzhny vs. Big John Isner

[Shonner]

Hate to say it here but I am going with Youzhny. He is a very consistent player and can match Isner's consistent, cool and collected style of play. I think he should be favored more than -140 and my analysis has him at -175 or so. He took out Isner with ease last year (small sample size but still) and I just don't think Isner can match him today even though he'll be the crowd favorite. Youzhny isn't a big name but he's an underrated player and I like him to advance. Good luck if you bet this match.

[AceKingHigh]

I'm with you on him Shonner, BOL to all of us!

[Shonner]

Isner laboring out of the gate, down a break already.

[dlweaver]

wayyyyyyyy toooooooooooo early

[B1GER1C828]

is the game on tv?

[Diesel79]

Isner looks like he dont want to be there..... no fire at all

[Shonner]

wayyyyyyyy toooooooooooo early

it's never too early to say that someone started slow...i never said he was going to win (which he will in straight sets)

[B1GER1C828]

figured isner would lose with his ankle bothering him too...didnt take em though.

[Shonner]

Isner looks like he dont want to be there..... no fire at all

He had no preparation, has a gimpy ankle, and is playing a superior opponent...he's shot and never had much of a chance from the start.

[chizzy]

who won games 5 and 6? ive had a live bet on them but lost my connection and couldnt see who won them

[Shonner]

who won games 5 and 6? ive had a live bet on them but lost my connection and couldnt see who won them

Isner has a nice 2nd set comeback going, it is 5-5 and isner is serving 30-15

[Shonner]

who won games 5 and 6? ive had a live bet on them but lost my connection and couldnt see who won them

The game is on the Tennis channel if you have that, it's part of a sports package i get with my cable company

[Tommy_de1st]

If not, get a stream online

[GoldRush7]

here we go isner

[Shonner]

Nice 2nd set win for Isner, he really rode the crowd. I am surpised, I thought for sure Youzhny would win in straight sets after being up huge in the 2nd set...regardless, you have to win 3 sets to win a tennis match at the US Open and I don't think Isner can carry the momentum that long.

[lasker]

Nice 2nd set win for Isner, he really rode the crowd. I am surpised, I thought for sure Youzhny would win in straight sets after being up huge in the 2nd set...regardless, you have to win 3 sets to win a tennis match at the US Open and I don't think Isner can carry the momentum that long.

I agree. Youzhny will still win this. It might take five sets but Youzhny will win.

[Shonner]

I agree. Youzhny will still win this. It might take five sets but Youzhny will win.

It's hard to beat someone in straight sets, rarely ever see it with players that aren't top 10 at this point in the tourney. Youzhny is a consistent player and that's a rare "mini bad streak" for him, but he's a veteran and will recover. Like you said, it may take 5, but he will get the job done. If this was anywhere but America Youzhny would have been a bigger favorite.