EP36's Tennis Elbow

[sharlataans]

Total: 26-19 [+12.00]

Hey EP, a very good record. Is this luck or skill? Just kidding!

[EaglesPhan36]

Think we both know it's luck.


It'll even out eventually. It's tennis after all.

[soonerstud7804]

on your wta play..lets cash this morn...

[EaglesPhan36]

Yeah I think I am going to need that one to dig out of an early morning hole. Rufin's been a bit rough early in this match with Jaziri. Hopefully he starts pounding Jaziri's 2nd serve because the guy is getting in less than 40% of his 1st serves.

[apeterlives]

I don't agree with Safarova I think Kerber can/will outhit her, plus not impressed with Safarova's start this year. They're close in ranking as well, but i'm not playing that match, just my opinion, good luck! Btw what book do you use for the challenger events usually?

[EaglesPhan36]

Been between Bovada or 5Dimes. Whichever has the better price for the match ... and/or has them listed which has been Bovada earlier than 5Dimes shockingly enough.

[apeterlives]

I'll have to check out Bovada haven't looked at them at all, thanks

[EaglesPhan36]

Man I am backing the wrong fukkos today. Normally would have taken Jaziri, but bought into the French fukko. Eeesh.

[sharlataans]

Pironkova 2-0 is +225 live.
Li looks lazy, probably Paris WTA does not pay well

[EaglesPhan36]

Dallas Challenger: Baker +165
This is one I marked as a potential upset, so I am sticking to my guns here. Brian Baker opens against Odesnik. Baker is an interesting story. He was once one of the promising up and comers in the US, but fell to injuries that booted him from the game for three years. He was teaching tennis at Belmont University and said he felt healthy enough and wanted to try the game again before he got too old. He did that nicely late in 2011, making a Challenger final in Knoxville. He's had months to rest up and get strong for another go at it and this is the spot he picked. When on, Baker has a solid serve that can produce some easy points. He'll hope for that recipe on this surface. Odesnik is a solid vet and he's out the gate quick with a Challenger title on clay. His record on this indoor surface though is not great at 9-15 and he hasn't played any matches on it since early in 2010. I think if Baker is confident with his serve early, he can pressure Odesnik and have a shot here to continue his comeback story.

[apeterlives]

Another interesting thing about this Kerber-Safarova match is how Safarova was left off the Czech Davis Cup team--had she been on it she would have played against Kerber (Kerber won her Davis Cup match against Hradecka not long ago). Also Kerber has a worse record against left handed players, but not sure how valuable this stat is really.

*you can get Safarova now at +odds my book has +110

**kerber has yet to win a match in this event as well

[EaglesPhan36]

I think Kerber is the better overall player, but the surface gives Safarova a shot. Then again, I am in donation mode to the books early this morning, so ...

[EaglesPhan36]

Damn all the money went on Kerber. Could have had Safarova as a dog. This should be fun.

[EaglesPhan36]

Li quits in the 2nd.

[sharlataans]

Li quits in the 2nd.

It's a pity I was riding Pironkova and my bet gets voided. I don't think Li was injured, just felt tired and disinterested.. a bad way to treat your opponent and withdraw

[EaglesPhan36]

Not sure. I think she took a medical timeout, but not sure what for.

[MatI]

It's a pity I was riding Pironkova and my bet gets voided. I don't think Li was injured, just felt tired and disinterested.. a bad way to treat your opponent and withdraw

Can i ask what book voided that? I would think they would pay it out since one set was completed. Shame, it would have been a good hit.

She was having her back worked on..

[EaglesPhan36]

He had it 2-0. Exact set betting has to go the full match.

[MatI]

Thanks, didnt realise he had the 2-0. Chin up EP, I like the baker play.

[sneakerhead]

Do you guys have any live stream links for tennis? Ill send points for a link

[beefcake]

Wow,some major upsets today in the WTA, should not be surprised though..Betting all the dogs might pay off in Thailand..

[apeterlives]

Can i ask what book voided that?

He likely had the 2-0 set betting, but if you bet at bookmaker.eu (and i'm sure some other books have this policy) for tennis the entire match needs to be completed for a tennis bet to be graded, so even if one set is complete any player withdraws your bet becomes a push regardless of the side you're on. This has saved me a few times though! They don't carry any challenger matches/many tennis props unless it's a major usually.

Beefcake did you get in any of those? I won a bit from Keothavong

Do you guys have any live stream

eurosport stream:

http://www8.livetv.ru/webplayer2.php?t=ilive&c=24385&lang=en&eid=104925&lid=32482&ci=72&si=4

[EaglesPhan36]

Do you guys have any live stream links for tennis? Ill send points for a link

http://www.livescorehunter.com/Livescores/Livescore-Tennis.html

[EaglesPhan36]

And so the evening out process has begun. Getting it handed to me so far today. Maybe Safarova can pull a Li for me.

[blackbeSSt]

And so the evening out process has begun. Getting it handed to me so far today. Maybe Safarova can pull a Li for me.

whats 5dimes rule, 1 set complete?

[EaglesPhan36]

Yeah. I got that one at Bovada though, so it has to go the whole way.

[blackbeSSt]

Yeah. I got that one at Bovada though, so it has to go the whole way.

retire NOW BITCH

[EaglesPhan36]

Adding one more in Dallas ..

Dallas Challenger: Reix -105
Reix v. fellow Frog, Eyserric. Why bet this one? Well, trying this angle. Reix made it through qualis here in Dallas and flashed a decent serve in two of those three matches. Eyserric is a clay courter. He hasn't won on a non-clay surface since a Challenger qualifying win on an indoor hard court in 2009. Seems an odd spot for him to even playing honestly. Neither guy is a flashy talent, but Reix had a good run last year on hard courts in a few events and the confidence of qualifications might make the difference here. Plus, I'd like to go 0-5 today.

[sharlataans]

Dallas Challenger: Baker +165
This is one I marked as a potential upset, so I am sticking to my guns here. Brian Baker opens against Odesnik. Baker is an interesting story. He was once one of the promising up and comers in the US, but fell to injuries that booted him from the game for three years. He was teaching tennis at Belmont University and said he felt healthy enough and wanted to try the game again before he got too old. He did that nicely late in 2011, making a Challenger final in Knoxville. He's had months to rest up and get strong for another go at it and this is the spot he picked. When on, Baker has a solid serve that can produce some easy points. He'll hope for that recipe on this surface. Odesnik is a solid vet and he's out the gate quick with a Challenger title on clay. His record on this indoor surface though is not great at 9-15 and he hasn't played any matches on it since early in 2010. I think if Baker is confident with his serve early, he can pressure Odesnik and have a shot here to continue his comeback story.

Baker is +200 now and I like this bet. Odesnik is due for a fade whenever you get such a good price.
Taking both, Reix, too with you!

[sharlataans]

What about Peer? Price seems inadequate for me.

[sharlataans]

Guess Peer has some personal problems

[EaglesPhan36]

WTA, always tread lightly. Think I may just stick to parlays if I do WTA.

[EaglesPhan36]

Can feel that 0-5 coming. Baker blows the opening set after he went up a break.

[EaglesPhan36]

Well Reix keeps the bagel off the board for today's picks. Wild match. He won 6-4 in the 1st, lost 0-6 and now uwins 6-1 in the 3rd.

[EaglesPhan36]

Dallas Challenger Chalky Chalk Parklay: Berankis + Sweeting + Querrey [-104]
Normally dislike anything more than two selections in a parlay, but I like all three of these guys - just cannot fathom taking any of them at the larger single prices though. Berankis, I think carries the most risk simply because his season has started very poorly. Still, Eaton is not someone who looks like he will beat he better players on tour on this surface. Berankis' mark on this indoor surface shows his prowess as a young player. He's 41-17 and went 18-8 last season, mostly at Challengers. Sweeting draws Ball who can be tricky when his serve is working. Still, Sweeting is supposed to a breakout type of guy and this is one he needs to get to put some backing behind that thought. He's played well here in the past, even beating Ball a couple years ago. He might start slow, but if he gets his serve going, he should prevail. Querrey vs. Kuznetsov. Quite frankly, if he can't beat Kuznetsov on this surface .. Querrey might consider joining the other girls on the WTA tour. He whipped Kuznetsova on a hard court late last year when he was trying to rebuild his ranking some, so I feel confident he can do the same here.