I've just looked up the odds for the tennis tournament at the Olympics. Wanting to get a discussion about who's got a shot. Considering the fact it is a best out of 3 format I like to bet on an upset.
After a quick glance at the board I like JW Tsonga at +1700, Ferrer at +3400 and Nishikori at +20100. Tsonga I like cause of his big serve and his volley game that should come in handi at a grass surface. I thought that he had a big chance to beat Murray at Wimbledon and felt like he kinda blew it by coming out slow. Being a best out of 3 format has a pro and con side for Tsonga as it improves the chances of an upset but the con is Tsonga's generally slow start which he needs to avoid.
Ferrer I think isn't getting enough credit for what he's capable on grass. Ppl assume hes only solid on clay, whereas I think he has improved a lot in the recent year and has the ability to frustrate the bigs. He too has a great volley feel, but he has a slow serve. I think hes able to beat everybody because hes so solid and if the superstars arent at their peak he can beat them, they cant lose focus against this guy. Also I like his size, hes a midget and for once I think thats in his advantage as on grass the balls bounce up lower and thats great for him and the final guy I like...
Nishikori is my very very dark horse for this tourney. The main reason I like him is his size like with Ferrer I like the grass surface for his lenght. Also the guy has skills, he can be a nutcase and doesnt always show up, but when he does he has some game. And he should have some pride playing for his country, so should come focused.
One other point I was thinking about but for now disregarded, will good davis cup players be good olympians because its the same principle of playing for your country instead of individual glory? In that case, servo-croatian players look interesting, especially the likes of Tipsarevic and Cilic.
So what do you think? Any of you betting on outright winners and/or do you think long shots are not interesting as it will be down to Fedex-Djoko final?
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I've just looked up the odds for the tennis tournament at the Olympics. Wanting to get a discussion about who's got a shot. Considering the fact it is a best out of 3 format I like to bet on an upset.
After a quick glance at the board I like JW Tsonga at +1700, Ferrer at +3400 and Nishikori at +20100. Tsonga I like cause of his big serve and his volley game that should come in handi at a grass surface. I thought that he had a big chance to beat Murray at Wimbledon and felt like he kinda blew it by coming out slow. Being a best out of 3 format has a pro and con side for Tsonga as it improves the chances of an upset but the con is Tsonga's generally slow start which he needs to avoid.
Ferrer I think isn't getting enough credit for what he's capable on grass. Ppl assume hes only solid on clay, whereas I think he has improved a lot in the recent year and has the ability to frustrate the bigs. He too has a great volley feel, but he has a slow serve. I think hes able to beat everybody because hes so solid and if the superstars arent at their peak he can beat them, they cant lose focus against this guy. Also I like his size, hes a midget and for once I think thats in his advantage as on grass the balls bounce up lower and thats great for him and the final guy I like...
Nishikori is my very very dark horse for this tourney. The main reason I like him is his size like with Ferrer I like the grass surface for his lenght. Also the guy has skills, he can be a nutcase and doesnt always show up, but when he does he has some game. And he should have some pride playing for his country, so should come focused.
One other point I was thinking about but for now disregarded, will good davis cup players be good olympians because its the same principle of playing for your country instead of individual glory? In that case, servo-croatian players look interesting, especially the likes of Tipsarevic and Cilic.
So what do you think? Any of you betting on outright winners and/or do you think long shots are not interesting as it will be down to Fedex-Djoko final?
Oh, almost forgot at the womens table I like Kimmie Clijsters at +2600, Kvitova at +600 and Lisicki at +2900.
Clijsters had troubles with her abdomines (hope I wrote that word correct LOL) at Wimbledon so I wouldnt write her off just because of that showing, still think she is not to be written off, as she actually once managed to co dominate the WTA which now is just a sesspool of mediocre players who can all win (except for Serena but conditioning/mental issues).
Kvitova is a Wimbie winner and I like her to go far, could see her as one of the few beating Serena.
Lisicki is a hard hitter which is good for a grass surface, also she is one of he few girls who actually can hit a fast serve. Her lack of continuity can kill her though, but who knows, if she plays the tourney of her life she can trouble anyone.
Any insights on Men or Women tournament greatly appreciated
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Oh, almost forgot at the womens table I like Kimmie Clijsters at +2600, Kvitova at +600 and Lisicki at +2900.
Clijsters had troubles with her abdomines (hope I wrote that word correct LOL) at Wimbledon so I wouldnt write her off just because of that showing, still think she is not to be written off, as she actually once managed to co dominate the WTA which now is just a sesspool of mediocre players who can all win (except for Serena but conditioning/mental issues).
Kvitova is a Wimbie winner and I like her to go far, could see her as one of the few beating Serena.
Lisicki is a hard hitter which is good for a grass surface, also she is one of he few girls who actually can hit a fast serve. Her lack of continuity can kill her though, but who knows, if she plays the tourney of her life she can trouble anyone.
Any insights on Men or Women tournament greatly appreciated
i will probably be putting 0.5 unit on Dimitrov at +25000. Too good of a value to pass by considering his excellent form recently. The kid's game is made for grass and in best of 3 on grass he shouldn't have any physical problems.
waiting on the draws though. Unlike previous Olympics, I don't see many upsets.
Like Dimitrov and Roddick's chances to get a medal at least.
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i will probably be putting 0.5 unit on Dimitrov at +25000. Too good of a value to pass by considering his excellent form recently. The kid's game is made for grass and in best of 3 on grass he shouldn't have any physical problems.
waiting on the draws though. Unlike previous Olympics, I don't see many upsets.
Like Dimitrov and Roddick's chances to get a medal at least.
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