EP36's Tennis Elbow

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-24-12, 05:42 PM

Terrible set by Isner.

**dudekid** · 02-24-12, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by EaglesPhan36

Terrible set by Isner.

could he lose this outright??

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-24-12, 05:55 PM

For tonight ...

ATP Memphis: Kubot -120
Told you yesterday about Kubot's blog regarding his racket change and how he believes what he is testing out has added pop to his serve. It has shown over this tournament and the last. I am more impressed with who Kubot has played and lost to or beaten than I am with what Becker has done. Becker dropped off in the 2nd set against Malisse, but he worked through it as Malisse really struggled. Becker's track record still shows some inconsistencies as tournaments move on. 2nd serves will likely be the difference here. Both are only getting in slightly more than 50% of their 1st serves. Whomever can control the 2nd serve I think wins this. I'm taking my shot with Kubot.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-24-12, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by dudekid

could he lose this outright??

Absolutely. His serve is getting returned pretty regular by Melzer. His best shot as usual is going to be to try and survive to a tie break and then work some magic as he often does in those breakers. Melzer has given him some looks at break opps, but no dice so far as far as converting.

**beefcake** · 02-24-12, 06:18 PM

Gonzo you f\*g!

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-24-12, 06:20 PM

Isner just saved double match point from 15-40 on his serve. 5-5 in the 2nd. Get the feeling if he could get this 2nd set, it would be a great adrenaline boost for him. Don't know if that's gonna happen though.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-24-12, 06:34 PM

Dick gets all this publicity for Davis Cup and loses to Melzer on his best surface. Way to fail asshole.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-24-12, 06:36 PM

Oh and to add, no reason Raonic doesn't win back-2-back now. Isner was the only guy I thought could beat him here.

**QuangX** · 02-24-12, 07:13 PM

C.Berlocq Games Won +4 -125 Any value here?

**beefcake** · 02-24-12, 07:52 PM

Wow fat Dave gave him the do-nut in the 1st

**kenneth2k1** · 02-24-12, 08:33 PM

Looks like I didn't get on it in time tonight. What are your guys' plays for tomorrow (either Dubai or Memphis)?

I am a tennis enthusiast but I've never bet it before. Just NBA and football.

**crblahblah** · 02-24-12, 09:33 PM

Raonic has played in a tiebreaker 6 out of 7 matches now. He just cost me the under 21.5 by getting broken for first time all match while serving for game. Real crappy way to lose a bet. I wish he didn't give games away on return just to rely on his serve at end of matches.

**crblahblah** · 02-24-12, 10:49 PM

Took Kubot spread big after almost taking Becker ML, he's looking out of sorts. Fought off a few break points this set and hasn't pressured Becker's serve at all. Now he just got broken and looks broken himself. Not feeling good about my -2. Been an incredibly rough day (was big on Raonic u21.5 and Isner) for me. Hope he turns it around for both of us. Good luck!

Kubot broken first game of 2nd set. I'm chalking this up as a loss and lesson on chasing. Better luck tomorrow too, EP.

**fitguy67** · 02-24-12, 11:30 PM

Kubot has a chance to tie the match now...serving at 5-3. Come on Kubey!

**crblahblah** · 02-24-12, 11:35 PM

Bad luck, 2nd match where someone couldn't serve out a 2nd set and got broken instead. Just not my day.

**QuangX** · 02-25-12, 12:28 AM

Why isnt Tsonga favored EaglesPhan?

**tcarn01** · 02-25-12, 12:30 AM

tsonga is favored quangx..... got him at -125 and del porto at -105

**baskets** · 02-25-12, 01:04 AM

Becker should've lost that match... if he doesn't get it to the tb... or loses in the tb

he would've been toast in the 3rd. unfortuante loss, really

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-25-12, 11:36 AM

Sorry this is my sleep in day and felt like dog poo most of yesterday.

Wolfsburg Challenger: Korolev +135
Think this one is pretty even so doggin it.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-25-12, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by EaglesPhan36

Futures Plays Marseille Tsonga +275 Llodra +2500 Tipsarevic +900 Memphis Isner +500 Raonic +250 I do agree on Isner in Memphis. If he shows up focused, he should do well here. Even though Raonic is on a short turnaround, his draw is set up for him to cruise again so long as he can bounce back quickly from the travel. Marseilles, I think Llodra and Tipsarevic are worth the looks at longer odds. Tipsarevic especially to me is nice at this price as he has little excuse not to be in the semifinals and may have a shot at getting to the final too.

Llodra in the final. Weeeeeeeee!

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-25-12, 01:11 PM

I think I'm just letting the futures ride. Weekends I usually give too much back as with Korolev who is getting spanked. Good luck to you guys.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-25-12, 01:48 PM

Well at least Korolev pushes to a 3rd set. May look at Buenos Aires. Not sure yet, got a gut feeling about one of the dogs pulling a shocker today there.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-25-12, 02:30 PM

Going with my gut here. Firmly believe one of the dogs wins and that would yield a profit if they go 1-1.

ATP Buenos Aires

Wawrinka +185
Nalbandian +215

Wawrinka actually has a good track record against Almagro on clay, pulling off a stunning Davis Cup win over him in 2010 in Spain. Almagro has been the King of Clay in South America the last two years. Almagro made three straight finals during this swing last year and won two of those tournaments, so fatigue isn't necessarily going to be a factor here. Wawrinka has seemingly put the Davis Cup choke job against Fish behind him and he's playing with no pressure here. That usually makes for a dangerous opponent. Nalbandian has a tough task against Ferrer, but the home crowd is going to be hyped. Nalbandian might have been the most impressive player in Buenos Aires this week with how he dismantled Monaco & Berlocq - two in-form clay courters. Ferrer has had a cakewalk to this point, so seeing how he responds if Nalbandian pushes him will be fun to see.

**SFGiants93** · 02-25-12, 02:57 PM

I'm opposite on both. You may be right though, one of them has a chance to pull the upset. I just decided to stick with the ole reliable spanish clay courters. Ferrer and Almagro are usually money on this surface.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-25-12, 03:37 PM

Hey you can have one of them, I'll take a win in the other.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-25-12, 05:42 PM

Good battle by Wawrinka, but he loses on-serve in the 3rd 7-5.

**Demonata** · 02-25-12, 05:53 PM

What's everyones thoughts on Greta Arn vs Alexana Candatu?
I'm leaning Arn here...

**showtiime** · 02-25-12, 06:17 PM

cadantu in 3, youngin with confidence after her annihilation of lino.

**EaglesPhan36** · 02-25-12, 06:29 PM

Should have kept my original plan of no more bets. Nalbandian getting shucked. Won't be playing anything tomorrow except Del Potro to hedge against the Llodra future.

**Demonata** · 02-25-12, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by showtiime

cadantu in 3, youngin with confidence after her annihilation of lino.

I hope you wrong man. There were soo many upsets in WTA today. Hoping greta arn wins this. Need her and ferrer to win to save my day after tipy screwed me.

**fitguy67** · 02-25-12, 07:00 PM

come on nalbo, show some home-crowd-driven character and toughen up this second set

**reformed** · 02-25-12, 07:29 PM

is andreev fixing?

**fitguy67** · 02-25-12, 07:46 PM

ferrer is just a more consistent (with regard to both stroke-fundamentals and temperament) player...nalbandian develops an "aw fukkit...4th place money is ok" attitude as soon as he gets broken

**beefcake** · 02-25-12, 08:10 PM

Who is this girl Babos?

**showtiime** · 02-25-12, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by reformed

is andreev fixing?

Nah, played the over @+110 for sh*ts & giggles, he's playing a local 18 year old with 2 career matches under his belt, just gambled on the fact that he didn't really feel like pushing too hard because he knew he would win regardless. Sure enough the over is cashed in the first set.