Alcaraz is already very mature and I am really impressed with his mental resilience. That is something we almost never see in young players and I am quite sure we have future number 1 one in him. Don't even see who can compete with him after Nadal and Djoković finish their careers.
Musseti on the other hand is just a talented youngster. We have heaps of those and very small number of them actually make a great career. He is definitely one of those that I am surprised he even won one tournament and wouldn't dream on betting on him to continue the streak.
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Alcaraz is now especially very changeable. I think he's still a little under the pressure. But he, too, is only a child in fact. When he is a bit older and more experienced he will withstand the pressure better. We have seen that he has what it takes to become the next Nadal. Nadal was looking for a new gravel king because he is now at the end of his career, but for now Nadal is still the clay king. It is impressive how many times he has won Roland Garros. I don't think we will ever see a player who wins Roland Garros more times than Nadal has.
Holger Rune has had a crazy drop off in terms of quality and levels after some commendable performances in the slams. He beat Tsitsipas in Wimbledon and then lost to Ruud and since then, he hasnt won a single match. Lost 7 matches in a row. He's lost to Carreno Busta, Peniston, Giron, Husler, Griekspoor and very recently to Zapata Miralles. High hopes from this kid and at the moment seems to be on a down ward spiral. Hope he picks things back up soon.
He is still a kid. You cannot expect him to play at a top level all of the time. Even Alcaraz dosent play at that top level all of the time. This kids need time,Rune is lost now and will need time to get back on track. This players that he lost to are all solid players he still needs experience to win them all easily
One of my rules for betting on Tennis is: Do not bet on a person who'd just won a title couple of days ago. That's because generally the drive and fitness is just not easy to sustain for 2 tournaments in a row. Unless you are part of the Big 4. Those guys are a different breed but almost anyone else, is bound to lose to a decent quality opponent. That's what is happening now at Umag. Cecchinato is a set and a break up against Musetti and looks very likely that Musetti will go down in 2 sets. If Musetti somehow makes a comeback, I'd be very surprised.
You are right vennali, I suffered last year with Sinner I think but this year one player has defied
that rule! Alcaraz won a number of tournaments and finished quite high in others.
Rio Open - Won the final
Mexican Open - Semi final loss
Miami Open - Final win
Barcelona - Final win
Madrid Open - Final win
So betting on him would surely have made anyone profits but yes I agree with venalli, usually
it doesnt work out and maybe Musetti doesnt get a "double bounce"
One of my rules for betting on Tennis is: Do not bet on a person who'd just won a title couple of days ago. That's because generally the drive and fitness is just not easy to sustain for 2 tournaments in a row. Unless you are part of the Big 4. Those guys are a different breed but almost anyone else, is bound to lose to a decent quality opponent. That's what is happening now at Umag. Cecchinato is a set and a break up against Musetti and looks very likely that Musetti will go down in 2 sets. If Musetti somehow makes a comeback, I'd be very surprised.
Seems 2 Australians are going to play against each other in round of 16. De Minaur and Duckworth, haven't seen the odds, but maybe I will bet later and go with the Over in this match as this could be a 3 set match between this two.
Only 3 seeded left, Isner (2), De Minaur (3) and Brooksby (6). The games though are kinda late in my timezone so I have to bet this early. Los Cabos tournament though, lots of good name, and defending champion is Norrie of England so this could be an interesting tournament in the coming days.
Only 3 seeded left, Isner (2), De Minaur (3) and Brooksby (6). The games though are kinda late in my timezone so I have to bet this early. Los Cabos tournament though, lots of good name, and defending champion is Norrie of England so this could be an interesting tournament in the coming days.
Holger Rune has had a crazy drop off in terms of quality and levels after some commendable performances in the slams. He beat Tsitsipas in Wimbledon and then lost to Ruud and since then, he hasnt won a single match. Lost 7 matches in a row. He's lost to Carreno Busta, Peniston, Giron, Husler, Griekspoor and very recently to Zapata Miralles. High hopes from this kid and at the moment seems to be on a down ward spiral. Hope he picks things back up soon.
I was also looking at Rune after that upset win against Tsitsipas. But after that never heard from him. So he lost 7 matches in a row? There are some names in their, however, Peniston or Giron or Husler, he should have won that. Anyhow, let's see how he goes and hopefully he can get over that slump. Ivashka continuing his winning form in Atlanta, winning against Johnson of USA, and should be facing the top seed Opelka.
Also, an injured Zverev will be world no.1 by 15th of August unless Dani Medvedev reaches the final at Los Cabos (or) reaches quarterfinals at Canadian Open (or) semifinals at Los Cabos + at least 3rd Round at Canadian Open. This is all assuming Zverev himself doesn't play in Canada.
Holger Rune has had a crazy drop off in terms of quality and levels after some commendable performances in the slams. He beat Tsitsipas in Wimbledon and then lost to Ruud and since then, he hasnt won a single match. Lost 7 matches in a row. He's lost to Carreno Busta, Peniston, Giron, Husler, Griekspoor and very recently to Zapata Miralles. High hopes from this kid and at the moment seems to be on a down ward spiral. Hope he picks things back up soon.
I was also looking at Rune after that upset win against Tsitsipas. But after that never heard from him. So he lost 7 matches in a row? There are some names in their, however, Peniston or Giron or Husler, he should have won that. Anyhow, let's see how he goes and hopefully he can get over that slump. Ivashka continuing his winning form in Atlanta, winning against Johnson of USA, and should be facing the top seed Opelka.
Holger Rune has had a crazy drop off in terms of quality and levels after some commendable performances in the slams. He beat Tsitsipas in Wimbledon and then lost to Ruud and since then, he hasnt won a single match. Lost 7 matches in a row. He's lost to Carreno Busta, Peniston, Giron, Husler, Griekspoor and very recently to Zapata Miralles. High hopes from this kid and at the moment seems to be on a down ward spiral. Hope he picks things back up soon.
Good to see Thiem back in decent form after the injury. He said "I'm almost back at the level I had before my injury during training. There are still a few things left in competition. still week to week I've improved, and I'm feeling good. I've mentally progressed a lot.
This was before his match against Sebastian Ofner, who he beat an hour ago. Thiem now reaches his 3rd consecutive Quarter finals and will be close to ranked 170. He will face Yannick Hanfmann next.
This was before his match against Sebastian Ofner, who he beat an hour ago. Thiem now reaches his 3rd consecutive Quarter finals and will be close to ranked 170. He will face Yannick Hanfmann next.
Lets hope he can reach his old level again that he had in 2020 where he reached the final of the Australian Open and won the US Open. If that would be the case, we can get some interesting grandslams as you still have Djokovic and Nadal and on the other hand the "young" generation with Medvedev, Alcaraz, Thiem,...
He has reach the QF or SF or his last tournament if I'm not mistaken, so definitely he may have gotten his form already.
As for the Paire bet, yeah, if I have seen @Trofo's advise, I could have stir away from him. So as a result my parlay was destroyed by Paire not covering that handicap, but that is ok.
So Nick has pulled out, that's what I read due to injuries. But fans are giving him credit now, unlike before, wherein he is the most hated player.
Good to see Thiem back in decent form after the injury. He said "I'm almost back at the level I had before my injury during training. There are still a few things left in competition. still week to week I've improved, and I'm feeling good. I've mentally progressed a lot.
This was before his match against Sebastian Ofner, who he beat an hour ago. Thiem now reaches his 3rd consecutive Quarter finals and will be close to ranked 170. He will face Yannick Hanfmann next.
This was before his match against Sebastian Ofner, who he beat an hour ago. Thiem now reaches his 3rd consecutive Quarter finals and will be close to ranked 170. He will face Yannick Hanfmann next.
Lets hope he can reach his old level again that he had in 2020 where he reached the final of the Australian Open and won the US Open. If that would be the case, we can get some interesting grandslams as you still have Djokovic and Nadal and on the other hand the "young" generation with Medvedev, Alcaraz, Thiem,...
Good to see Thiem back in decent form after the injury. He said "I'm almost back at the level I had before my injury during training. There are still a few things left in competition. still week to week I've improved, and I'm feeling good. I've mentally progressed a lot.
This was before his match against Sebastian Ofner, who he beat an hour ago. Thiem now reaches his 3rd consecutive Quarter finals and will be close to ranked 170. He will face Yannick Hanfmann next.
This was before his match against Sebastian Ofner, who he beat an hour ago. Thiem now reaches his 3rd consecutive Quarter finals and will be close to ranked 170. He will face Yannick Hanfmann next.
agree, it is good to see Thiem back close to top form, he can actually win one of these 250 tournaments
and with Berettinni out now, this tournament looks good to win it, for him, Agut is still there, but others should be easier to beat
from next week focus is back to USA tour, and Djokovic possible play
Good to see Thiem back in decent form after the injury. He said "I'm almost back at the level I had before my injury during training. There are still a few things left in competition. still week to week I've improved, and I'm feeling good. I've mentally progressed a lot.
This was before his match against Sebastian Ofner, who he beat an hour ago. Thiem now reaches his 3rd consecutive Quarter finals and will be close to ranked 170. He will face Yannick Hanfmann next.
This was before his match against Sebastian Ofner, who he beat an hour ago. Thiem now reaches his 3rd consecutive Quarter finals and will be close to ranked 170. He will face Yannick Hanfmann next.
Brooksby vs Paire, I'm liking Paire at +5.5 although odds is 1.64. Might do another multi betting.
Paire is really risky player when you are betting on him to cover handicap. He is very capable but mentally unstable. I have seen and lost money on too many his matches to ever include him on my tickets agsin. He can simply break apart in any period of the match and not win a single game afterwards.Right, and Paire lost with that huge margin, 6-3,6-1.
Nick match against Gojowczyk was cancelled when I did check the scores and it seems most seeded players went through to next round.
In the round of 16, top seed Opelka will go up against Ivashka. Then Americans Isner, second seed vs. Shelton.
Paire is not a reliable player as has been mentioned, I wouldnt bet on him at all.
I have changed temporarily my outlook on Kyrgios, I had a bet on him to win against
Gojowczyk. Lets see how he performs in Atlanta after his result at Wimbledon.
I also had Musetti to win yesterday which he did at Umag and plays Cecchinato next.
Brooksby vs Paire, I'm liking Paire at +5.5 although odds is 1.64. Might do another multi betting.
Paire is really risky player when you are betting on him to cover handicap. He is very capable but mentally unstable. I have seen and lost money on too many his matches to ever include him on my tickets agsin. He can simply break apart in any period of the match and not win a single game afterwards.Right, and Paire lost with that huge margin, 6-3,6-1.
Nick match against Gojowczyk was cancelled when I did check the scores and it seems most seeded players went through to next round.
In the round of 16, top seed Opelka will go up against Ivashka. Then Americans Isner, second seed vs. Shelton.
Brooksby vs Paire, I'm liking Paire at +5.5 although odds is 1.64. Might do another multi betting.
Paire is really risky player when you are betting on him to cover handicap. He is very capable but mentally unstable. I have seen and lost money on too many his matches to ever include him on my tickets agsin. He can simply break apart in any period of the match and not win a single game afterwards. 1.91x on Millman vs Popyrin might be decent odds. Millman has never lost to Popyrin but the matches have been close. Another 3 setter on the cards? Should be a decent gamble on Millman but its going to be close.
I also think that Millman can win this match but I somehow think that it's going to end in two sets, so a riskier bet would on Millman to win 2-0 which is pretty high @3.11, I might go without or probably just go with a safer option which is on him to win.Good, just take a break from my tennis betting, lots of game on the Atlanta Open. And good call on the Millman win, so he has a mastery of Popyrin afterall.
Paul Tommy -1.5 at 1.80 might be a good bet for me. Looking for Kyrgios but so far it's only ML that has been offered, no handicap or other options.
Brooksby vs Paire, I'm liking Paire at +5.5 although odds is 1.64. Might do another multi betting.
1.91x on Millman vs Popyrin might be decent odds. Millman has never lost to Popyrin but the matches have been close. Another 3 setter on the cards? Should be a decent gamble on Millman but its going to be close.
I also think that Millman can win this match but I somehow think that it's going to end in two sets, so a riskier bet would on Millman to win 2-0 which is pretty high @3.11, I might go without or probably just go with a safer option which is on him to win.
1.91x on Millman vs Popyrin might be decent odds. Millman has never lost to Popyrin but the matches have been close. Another 3 setter on the cards? Should be a decent gamble on Millman but its going to be close.
I also think that Millman can win this match but I somehow think that it's going to end in two sets, so a riskier bet would on Millman to win 2-0 which is pretty high @3.11, I might go without or probably just go with a safer option which is on him to win. 
Since I watched Alcaraz play in Umag last year I have been saying we have a future number one here. He is complete player without week point and already strong mentally with just 19 years under his belt. Furthermore he seems humble enough to not let fame get into his head. For instance Umag was his first title and tournament that sort of launched his career and he is still coming back this year to play even though it is arguably below his current level. I was keeping one eye on that news since it is usual that top players cancel these small ATP 250 tournaments.
I actually hope to see him live there in a week or so. I bought tickets for the semifinals, he should be a big favorite to win the tournament in Umag once again.
I hope he plays Rune or Fognini in the semis. I will watch both SF matches so I'll hopefully see Sinner live as well.
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