Australian Open 2011 just days away

Well hello anybody on stumbles upon this post. It's been quite some time since I have made a post on this blog but I can gladly say I'm still around and pumped for the 2011 Australian Open.

So who do I think will win this year's Australian Open?
Not an easy call obviously otherwise I would stick everything I have on them although it normally comes down to those top seeds of course. I'm going to stick my neck out and say Roger can back up his 2010 Australian Open title. Federer has been in some nice form leading into this years Open and I've even had a small wager on him myself at some nice odds of $4.33 (no commission's paid). His price has since come into $3.00, the same price as Rafael Nadal who started at $2.88 (A slight drifter). If you wondered I bet at IASBET.

Any roughies you like this year who will give it a shake? 
Of course the roughies are always given a chance and perhaps it's time to see some sort of upset in a slam nearby. It's been quite some time since we seen somebody outside the top ranked players (mainly Federer and nadal titles) who has won a grand slam and poor old Andy Murray has been knocking on the door for some time now but just can't seem to deliver the good's when it matters. Having said that I've been really impressed with Robin Soderling's form of late and I think he has got what it takes to upset the two top guns Federer & Nadal (at his highest level). His really got what it takes and seems a much improved player over the past year. Anyways there's my input on the 2011 Australian Open.

If you happen to drop by this post before it gets underway or during it then why not drop me a comment and tell me your thoughts. Have a nice day!

Del Potro wins the 2009 Us Open

Del Potro has ousted Roger Federer in 5 sets to take his first grand slam title. The first set was taken by roger 6-3 and going into the 2nd set with confidence managed an early break to lead 4-2 until some raging forehand winners from Del Potro seen him return the break and go on to win the second set in a tie breaker. Federer then took control again in the 3rd set taking it 6-4 before an eager Del Potro who just wouldn't lie down with some great winners in the 4th set and once again toughing it out in a tie breaker. The pumped Argentine held his nerve and played and amazing 5th set to claim the victory 4-6 7-6 4-6 7-6 6-2. He was the man with the best form leading into the slam however pulling this off was a huge achievement for him and I was very impressed with how he handled himself in the final, I wish him all the best in future slams and its also nice to have another gun right in the markets now.

Us Open Underway

The US Open is now underway as we are aware of and I'm still in favor of Rafael Nadal bringing home the goods. You can see http://theatptour.blogspot.com/2009/07/us-open.html for what I wrote about the US Open a bit over a month back. Nadal is currently still a great price for those of you who are willing to put a wager on him, just try to get the best possible price. Anyway folks I don't have a whole lot to say today but I'm interested in other peoples thoughts and tips always so If you do happen to drop by here don't hesitate in giving your two cents worth.

Livescores

Andy Murray Prevails in Montreal

Andy Murray the number three seed has ended Juan Martin Del Potro's winning streak with a 6-7(4) 7-6(3) 6-1 victory earlier this evening. Murray who will now replace Rafael Nadal as the number 2 ranked player earned himself $443,500 and 1000 ATP tour ranking points.
Del Potro who played his 9th match in just 13 days seemed to be worn down in the final set by the persistent Murray, none the less a match that was so very close during the first 2 sets.
So now I guess we all wonder just can the Brit win his first grand slam in the US Open which kicks off at the end of August or will the experience of grand slams set in and see a Nadal or Federer victory, I guess time will tell.

Del Potro Salutes in Washington

Juan Martin Del Potro Celebrated in Washington (9/8/09) after dismissing Andy Roddick in three sets. Roddick took the first set 6-3 and looked the goods but as we have seen quite a few times this year the Argentine after losing the first set coming back to claim victory in 3. There was little between them in the final set tiebreaker with the scoreline finishing 3-6 7-5 7-6(6). Del Potro commented after the match:
"I’m very happy to win another title and defend this championship."
"Roddick is in much better condition this year. His game has improved a lot. I beat him, but the difference was so close."

Gonzalez shows fine form in Washington

Fernando Gonzalez impressed in his quarter final match up with in form Tommy Haas after claiming victory 7-5 6-4 in 83 minutes. Dominant serving by both players in the first set lead to very few break point opportunities. It wasn't til late into the 11th game that Gonzalez took advantage of a break point to lead 6-5, he then went on to claim the set 7-5. The second set was a little different as Gonzalez raced to a 5-2 lead with a double break. Haas managed to regain a break back but the Chilean closed it out 7-5 6-4. Gonzalez will now face Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro in the semi final later this evening with the winner to meet either John Isner or Andy Roddick in the final.

ATP Washington results round one & two

Mens tennis singles first round winners:
B Becker df R Genepri 7-6(3) 6-7(1) 7-6 (4)
R Schuettler df L Mayer 6-1 3-6 7-6(5)
S De Chaunac df D Istomin 6-3 7-6(7)
J Ferrero df N Lapenetti 6-4 6-7(5) 6-0
Mens tennis singles second round winners:
S Devvarmen df M Cilic 7-5 6-4
T Berdych df E Gulbis 6-2 7-6(6)
T Haas df F Dancevic 6-1 4-6 6-4
J Del Potro df Y lu 4-6 6-3 6-2
A Roddick df B Becker 6-3 6-2
S Querry df I Kunitsyn 6-3 6-4
I Karlovic df R Schuettler 6-4 7-5
J Isner df J Tsonga 4-6 7-6(2) 7-6(4)
S De Chaunac df D Tursnov 3-6 7-6(3) 7-5
P Petzschner df M Fish 1-6 6-4 6-1
J Ferrero df T Robredo 6-3 6-2
W Odesnik df I Andreev 2-6 7-5 6-4
F Gonzalez df A Falla 7-5 7-5
R Soderling df M Youzhny 6-3 6-1
M Gicquel df V Troicki 3-0 ret'd
L Hewitt df D Sela 6-3 2-6 6-2