Archive for the ‘Tennis’

  • Australian Open: Heart says Murray, head says Nadal
    Andy Murray (GBR) v Rafael Nadal (SPA) Preview by Betfair’s Ben Caudell. The Spanish Bull is getting back to his best and is the value bet in this humdinger of a quarter-final The early morning (GMT) match between the world number two and world number four has understandably been given top billing in Melbourne Park, and is the only featured match in the evening...
    by selectabet at January 25th, 2010 at 09:01 pm
  • Watch the Australian Open Live at Bet365
    The 2010 Australian Open gets underway on Monday 18th January and you can watch all the action live at Bet365. Once you subscribe for just £10, you will be able to watch over 230 matches with their fantastic Live Streaming service. To get you started, they’ll also credit your account with a £10 bonus. To subscribe please log in to Bet365, click on Live Streaming...
    by selectabet at January 17th, 2010 at 09:01 pm
  • Australian Open Betting Preview
    Will the winner of this year’s Australian Open be a former champion in the shape of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic or will we see a first-time winner? More importantly, which of the two options offers the best betting value, asks Betfair’s Simon Mundie. This year’s Australian Open promises to be one of the most open in years, with more...
    by selectabet at January 17th, 2010 at 08:01 pm
  • ATP World Tour Finals: Murray Can See Off Federer
    With a good record against the world number one and greater mental toughness, Andy Murray should be backed to defeat Roger Federer at the O2 Arena on Tuesday night, says Betfair’s Ben Caudell. The lucky 16,000 odd thousand fans who managed to get a ticket for Tuesday evening’s match will be in for a treat. They will have the privilege of watching number one...
    by selectabet at November 24th, 2009 at 03:11 pm
  • Paris Masters: Davydenko the One to Watch
    Fatigue, unpredictable levels of bounce, injuries and the upcoming end of year extravaganza in London will all play a part in who does well in one of the most difficult tournaments of the calendar to bet on but Nikolay Davydenko could go far, says Betfair’s tennis expert, Sean Calvert. As predicted, Andy Murray proved himself too good for the field in Valencia, while...
    by selectabet at November 9th, 2009 at 08:11 pm
  • Betting Masterclass: Interview with a Professional Gambler Part 1
    This week I’ve delved into the archives and pulled out an interview I had with Matt over at Punt.com about a year ago. He’s a pro punter, or a Sports Trader as he prefers to call it, and he kindly took time to answer a few questions and offer some advice for us part-time punters. In this exclusive two-part interview he offers a fascinating insight into how...
    by selectabet at September 20th, 2009 at 05:09 pm
  • Five potential first round upsets at the US Open
    …plus four hot favourites to swerve at Flushing Meadows from Betfair’s resident tennis expert. It was another excellent week last week in New Haven, where Fernando Verdasco romped to the Pilot Pen title without dropping a set at 7.0 (Betfair) and what better way to reinvest those winnings than in some possible first round shocks at the US Open. The tournament...
    by Betfair at August 31st, 2009 at 09:08 am
  • US Open Betting Preview
    With the US Open starting next week and plenty of five set matches sure to take place, Betfair’s Simon Mundie tells us who we should be siding with when it comes to a decider and who we should be opposing at a time when stamina and mental strength is the name of the game. With the US Open just about ready to get underway, it’s time for the players who can produce...
    by selectabet at August 29th, 2009 at 04:08 pm
  • Murray v Tsonga: Betting Preview & Tips
    Murray v Tsonga Montreal Masters Semi-Final. There’s more than just a place in the final at stake for Andy Murray when he squares up to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Montreal Masters this evening. A win for the Scot will take him up to 2nd in the ATP World Rankings, leapfrogging Rafael Nadal who lost to Juan Marin Del Potro in the quarters. It’s fair...
    by selectabet at August 15th, 2009 at 06:08 pm
  • Miami Nice: Back Murray to Take Tour Title
    With Nadal out the picture and the fading Roger Federer succumbing to Novak Djokovic the way is clear for Andy Murray to claim another ATP Tour win, this time in Miami. Tonight he faces Juan Martin Del Potro, conqueror of Rafa in the last round, for a place in the final. DelPo has signalled his arrivalat the top table this season with some powerhouse performances and his...
    by selectabet at April 3rd, 2009 at 07:04 pm