''Maria Sakkari beat defending champion Paula Badosa to reach the biggest final of her career at Indian Wells.''
''Greece's Sakkari, who had previously won just two of her past 14 semi-finals, broke down in tears after overcoming the Spaniard 6-2 4-6 6-1.''
''"I'm turning 27 this year, which is not old, but not young as well, and I'm just more mature and things change in that age," Sakkari said.''
It seems that some players need a lot more time to mature and start achieving great results.
I'm glad for her, she deserved this success.
It seemed to me that Simona Halep had a good chance to reach the finals, but Swiatek still won in an uncertain match.
Swiatek is the obvious favorite in the final but surprises are always possible.
What do you think?
''In the men's draw, American Taylor Fritz set up a semi-final meeting with seventh seed Andrey Rublev.''
Here I expect the victory of Rublev.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/60804929
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I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.
Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.
Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.
Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.
Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.
It will be an intresting match between nadal and alcaraz for sure and will be an amazing match to watch . Also i think Kecmanovic can make a surprise again and knockout Fritz. Decent odd on Kecmanovic ,but lost the first set so hopefully he makes a good comeback
Same here mate, I thought that Kecmanovic can upset Fritz, and he almost did, he forced a tie break in the first set and then dramatically won the 2nd. However he completely lost the 3rd set, when I check the score it was already 5-0 and I don't know what really happen to him. He was strong throughout the second set and chances are high for him to win the third set because of that momentum. Didn't watch the match but maybe there's something wrong in him in the final set.
It will be Fritz vs Rublev in the other semi finals.
Nadal vs the heir apparent Alcaraz, will go Over 22.5 is my bet.
I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.
Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.
Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.
Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.
Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.
It will be an intresting match between nadal and alcaraz for sure and will be an amazing match to watch . Also i think Kecmanovic can make a surprise again and knockout Fritz. Decent odd on Kecmanovic ,but lost the first set so hopefully he makes a good comeback
Same here mate, I thought that Kecmanovic can upset Fritz, and he almost did, he forced a tie break in the first set and then dramatically won the 2nd. However he completely lost the 3rd set, when I check the score it was already 5-0 and I don't know what really happen to him. He was strong throughout the second set and chances are high for him to win the third set because of that momentum. Didn't watch the match but maybe there's something wrong in him in the final set.
I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.
Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.
Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.
Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.
Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.
It will be an intresting match between nadal and alcaraz for sure and will be an amazing match to watch . Also i think Kecmanovic can make a surprise again and knockout Fritz. Decent odd on Kecmanovic ,but lost the first set so hopefully he makes a good comeback
I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.
Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.
Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.
Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.
Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.
Nadal v Kyrgios
Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.
Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.
Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.
Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.
Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.
Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.
Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.
Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.
It will be really be very difficult game for both I will assumed, Alcaraz will try to dethrone his idol. But Nadal wanted to remain on top of the game.
So I just decided to put some bet on Rublev -3.5 against Dmitrov, h2h this two are eve. But I think Rublev can survived this match and can cover that handicap.
My bet goes to Alcaraz ML, Alcaraz +3.5 and Alcaraz to take at least one set.
So all the eggs in same basket, just playing with different stakes. I am thinking Alcaraz to take a set is the most secure one of the above.
Nadal v Kyrgios
Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.
Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.
Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.
Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.
Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.
Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.
Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.
Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.
It will be really be very difficult game for both I will assumed, Alcaraz will try to dethrone his idol. But Nadal wanted to remain on top of the game.
So I just decided to put some bet on Rublev -3.5 against Dmitrov, h2h this two are eve. But I think Rublev can survived this match and can cover that handicap.
Nadal v Kyrgios
Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.
Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.
Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.
Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.
Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.
Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.
Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.
Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.
Kyrgios is really serious in this tournament and now the match has started and he already made a break and is really close to winning the first set. Nadal is also looking really terrible in this match and is making a lot more mistakes then he usually does. I think Kyrgios will win the match.
Close game, Nadal was extended to a third set, Nadal won the first in a tie break.
But Nick come back strong in the second, breaking Nadal, the score is 5-7. Eventually Nadal won the final set, battle of nerves but one Nadal got the break, that's all he needs to seal the set, 6-4.
The Alcaraz vs Norrie was just two set for Alcaraz.
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.
Kyrgios is really serious in this tournament and now the match has started and he already made a break and is really close to winning the first set. Nadal is also looking really terrible in this match and is making a lot more mistakes then he usually does. I think Kyrgios will win the match.
I have Sakkari on the womens side against Rybakina -1.5 @1.86 and I'm glad that I took that risk.
She was down early though and I thought that there will be no comeback as the score in the first set was like 3-1 in favor of Rybakina.
But she broke on the next game and then she took control of the game moving forward, score was 7-5, 6-4 in a 2 sets win.
She was down early though and I thought that there will be no comeback as the score in the first set was like 3-1 in favor of Rybakina.
But she broke on the next game and then she took control of the game moving forward, score was 7-5, 6-4 in a 2 sets win.
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.
Wasn't able to see the match, but yeah Nadal won 2:0 but the score is very close 7-6 twice for Nadal. So obviously I've lost my bet, I thought that Nadal can break Opelka but I was wrong.
Anyhow, couple of games QF,
Nadal vs Kyrgios
Alcaraz vs Norrie
Happened to me a couple of times also, so now I have it as rule.
I don't like Norrie so Alcaraz all the way for me.
I watched Nadal v Opelka and had Nadal to win 0.03mBTC
@ 1.21 another big wager.
It was close just as Trofo predicted, 2 tie break sets. One of the commentators said going
into the 1st set tie break that Opelka had not won any......while Nadal had over 30 ??
Anyway Nadal was able to negate Opelka's massive service game to a point and both
had some fantastic winners and some epic misses.
Interesting indeed is Alcaraz v Norrie, I wouldnt know who to back on this one.
@ 1.21 another big wager.
It was close just as Trofo predicted, 2 tie break sets. One of the commentators said going
into the 1st set tie break that Opelka had not won any......while Nadal had over 30 ??
Anyway Nadal was able to negate Opelka's massive service game to a point and both
had some fantastic winners and some epic misses.
Interesting indeed is Alcaraz v Norrie, I wouldnt know who to back on this one.
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.
Wasn't able to see the match, but yeah Nadal won 2:0 but the score is very close 7-6 twice for Nadal. So obviously I've lost my bet, I thought that Nadal can break Opelka but I was wrong.
Anyhow, couple of games QF,
Nadal vs Kyrgios
Alcaraz vs Norrie
Surprising to see that Nick advancing to the quarter finals and will meet Nadal. We know that this two have history in the past as far as trash talking goes, but eventually Nadal will win this match in another 2 sets fashion?
Interesting is the Alcaraz vs Norrie, Alcaraz is the rising star and even compared to Nadal, so I wouldn't be surprised if this match goes to him.
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.
Wasn't able to see the match, but yeah Nadal won 2:0 but the score is very close 7-6 twice for Nadal. So obviously I've lost my bet, I thought that Nadal can break Opelka but I was wrong.
Anyhow, couple of games QF,
Nadal vs Kyrgios
Alcaraz vs Norrie
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.
^
I believe Nadal is "making hay while the sun shines".
I said just before the AO when Djokovic was sent home that Nadal will be
driven to win that and claim the first 21st GS. He is still driven specially
when Djokovic remains absent from the majors.
If his for continues and he wins the French Open he will be on 22 GS's and closer
to the #1 spot He's up to #4 as of 7/3/22
I believe Nadal is "making hay while the sun shines".
I said just before the AO when Djokovic was sent home that Nadal will be
driven to win that and claim the first 21st GS. He is still driven specially
when Djokovic remains absent from the majors.
If his for continues and he wins the French Open he will be on 22 GS's and closer
to the #1 spot He's up to #4 as of 7/3/22
Nadal is playing really good this season and is playing really good now. He is much closer to 22th grand slam then Novak Djokovic to 21st honestly. Djokovic lacks matches and that will be a serious problem if he dosent start playing lots of tournament really soon.
It will be really hard for Djokovic to compete if he is going full retard on his anti-vcxx belief.
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
I think after this war started that everyone forgot about covid,so i think it will end in about a month or something fully. Also Opelka has a really powerfull serve and it will take make serious problems to Nadal. It will be really hard to break Opelka i think we might see a tie-break in this match.
^
I believe Nadal is "making hay while the sun shines".
I said just before the AO when Djokovic was sent home that Nadal will be
driven to win that and claim the first 21st GS. He is still driven specially
when Djokovic remains absent from the majors.
If his for continues and he wins the French Open he will be on 22 GS's and closer
to the #1 spot He's up to #4 as of 7/3/22
I believe Nadal is "making hay while the sun shines".
I said just before the AO when Djokovic was sent home that Nadal will be
driven to win that and claim the first 21st GS. He is still driven specially
when Djokovic remains absent from the majors.
If his for continues and he wins the French Open he will be on 22 GS's and closer
to the #1 spot He's up to #4 as of 7/3/22
Nadal is playing really good this season and is playing really good now. He is much closer to 22th grand slam then Novak Djokovic to 21st honestly. Djokovic lacks matches and that will be a serious problem if he dosent start playing lots of tournament really soon.
It will be really hard for Djokovic to compete if he is going full retard on his anti-vcxx belief.
Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.
^
I believe Nadal is "making hay while the sun shines".
I said just before the AO when Djokovic was sent home that Nadal will be
driven to win that and claim the first 21st GS. He is still driven specially
when Djokovic remains absent from the majors.
If his for continues and he wins the French Open he will be on 22 GS's and closer
to the #1 spot He's up to #4 as of 7/3/22
I believe Nadal is "making hay while the sun shines".
I said just before the AO when Djokovic was sent home that Nadal will be
driven to win that and claim the first 21st GS. He is still driven specially
when Djokovic remains absent from the majors.
If his for continues and he wins the French Open he will be on 22 GS's and closer
to the #1 spot He's up to #4 as of 7/3/22
Nadal is playing really good this season and is playing really good now. He is much closer to 22th grand slam then Novak Djokovic to 21st honestly. Djokovic lacks matches and that will be a serious problem if he dosent start playing lots of tournament really soon.
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