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Naomi Osaka is one of my favorite tennis players, but unfortunately luck has not been on her side this year, besides having no experience in participating in the Olympics, of course Naomi Osaka also has a big burden because she is a mainstay for Japan to be able to get a medal at this year Olympics, but Naomi Osaka The four-time Grand Slam champion had to admit defeat to Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets because she lost 6-1, 6-4 in the third round.
Just checking the draws for tonight and again we have lots of heavy favorites so I have to turn to handicaps. I am thinking easy matches for Zverev and Medvedev so taking them -3.5. Humbet could make some problems for Tsitipas so I am taking Humbert +5.5.
And another value pick, Broady to win against Chardy. When I am looking at the stats this should be easy for Broady and odds are @2.5. I am just a bit skeptical since I never saw him play so it is difficult for me to judge the match up properly.
And another value pick, Broady to win against Chardy. When I am looking at the stats this should be easy for Broady and odds are @2.5. I am just a bit skeptical since I never saw him play so it is difficult for me to judge the match up properly.
Medvedev made it. Far too late for me to have seen this but I am almost skipping pre-match tennis altogether after a really bad showing so far, and going instead to try and catch early games for live betting, waiting to see if favourites drop the first set and then putting money on them. I put it on Nishikori at 2.65 when he was down 6-5 on first set just now. Hope he scrapes out of this mess he made for himself.
Chardy is now 2.6, and Fokina is 14/1 (which a particular bookie will pay out if your ML leads by 4 games at any stage of the game) so considering a small bet on Fokina, as Djokovic has yet to throw a set -- and he normally does at least once a tourney;)
Just checking the draws for tonight and again we have lots of heavy favorites so I have to turn to handicaps. I am thinking easy matches for Zverev and Medvedev so taking them -3.5. Humbet could make some problems for Tsitipas so I am taking Humbert +5.5.
And another value pick, Broady to win against Chardy. When I am looking at the stats this should be easy for Broady and odds are @2.5. I am just a bit skeptical since I never saw him play so it is difficult for me to judge the match up properly.
And another value pick, Broady to win against Chardy. When I am looking at the stats this should be easy for Broady and odds are @2.5. I am just a bit skeptical since I never saw him play so it is difficult for me to judge the match up properly.
Thanks for your picks, I'm probably tailing the Zverev and Medvedev and probably do a parlay.
Just surprised though to see the line going as high as -5.5 for both matches. While the Tsitsipas vs Humbert is now -3.5 for Stepanos.
Nishikori could also be a good bet, -2.5 vs Ivashka.
Just checking the draws for tonight and again we have lots of heavy favorites so I have to turn to handicaps. I am thinking easy matches for Zverev and Medvedev so taking them -3.5. Humbet could make some problems for Tsitipas so I am taking Humbert +5.5.
And another value pick, Broady to win against Chardy. When I am looking at the stats this should be easy for Broady and odds are @2.5. I am just a bit skeptical since I never saw him play so it is difficult for me to judge the match up properly.
And another value pick, Broady to win against Chardy. When I am looking at the stats this should be easy for Broady and odds are @2.5. I am just a bit skeptical since I never saw him play so it is difficult for me to judge the match up properly.
So to move away from Croatians... Um so, yeah, I'm not having good luck with even Olympic betting. Barty killed my accas, then next Swiatek, so I'm definitely leaving women's tennis alone unless Osaka AND Nishikori win next one on straight sets to give me some of my losses back.
I told myself not to bet...
Right, so, Tsitsipas to finally stumble next, easy money right? I know it's bad to bet against a guy who keeps tripping but this is the same guy (Tiafoe) who smashed him out absolutely just a month ago.
Sorry to hear about your losses there have been a lot of surprises in women tennis at these olympic games thats why i will be carefull when betting on them as for tsitsipas and tiafoe it was a tricky thing to bet on tiafoe because he won against tsitsipas in wimbeldon and this will extra motivation for stephanos plus its in different courts so anything can happen. I told myself not to bet...
Right, so, Tsitsipas to finally stumble next, easy money right? I know it's bad to bet against a guy who keeps tripping but this is the same guy (Tiafoe) who smashed him out absolutely just a month ago.
And Osaka is out, don't know what happened in first set but second one was very competitive. Vondorusova kept her level of play and in the end Osaka just made too many unforced errors. Net was not her friend today, she hit top of the net numerous times and lost the point every time. If just few of those balls dropped a bit differently they would now be in third set.
I'm sorry about Osaka, at one point she seemed like Serena's natural heiress but obviously she can't overcome her psychological blockages and the pressure of top tennis.
Maybe she should really seek psychological help because she hasn’t played at her usual level in a long time, from GS in Australia.
It would really be a great pity for such a great tennis talent to fail.
Sometimes it is very difficult to meet the high expectations of the public.
Which do you think, which of the remaining tennis players in the women's competition at the Olympic tournament is the main favorite for gold?
And Osaka is out, don't know what happened in first set but second one was very competitive. Vondorusova kept her level of play and in the end Osaka just made too many unforced errors. Net was not her friend today, she hit top of the net numerous times and lost the point every time. If just few of those balls dropped a bit differently they would now be in third set.
I guess it was just to much pressure for Osaka. If i remember correctly she already said before the french open that she has some sort of depression and does not want to talk to journalists anymore. So she seems to be a very sensible person in this regard and now she is in the situation, that she was the last one to carry the torch to ignite the olympic fire in the stadium which is a huge honor but also applies a huge pressure on you to perform well during the games. So i would say that this was a pretty bad pick by the japanese olympic team to choose Osaka to do that, both for her and for them. They surely knew that she is a very sensible person but still decided that way.
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How many male players did achieve the golden slam yet? Djokovic will definitely go for it and make it. With Olympic gold in his back he is going to the US Open and will be unstoppable again. I can't see anyone seriously threatening his reign for at least the next two years to come.
How many male players did achieve the golden slam yet? Djokovic will definitely go for it and make it. With Olympic gold in his back he is going to the US Open and will be unstoppable again. I can't see anyone seriously threatening his reign for at least the next two years to come.
no one yet, if he win both, he will be the first one, it is a rare opportunity, TBH, since Olympics are every four year
back on topic, Nishikori pulls out a nice win, and he is set to play Ivashka in next round, then Djokovic, match with Djokovic would be a good one few years ago, but at the moment, even home ground could not bring him any advantage, to even make that match interesting
Djokovic will play mixed-doubles as well, with Stojanovic
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Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
regarding Greek players, could remember only Pete, but he played for USA
regarding Tsitsipas chances against Djokovic, I do not see it as possibility for him to beat Djokovic in any way, it is probably one of most secure outcomes on the Olympics, that Djokovic will take gold
out of competition, Medvedev and Zverev could provide interesting matches for Djokovic, but hardly win
and yeah, Tsitsipas has to reach final to meet Djokovic
Pete Sampras is of Greek origin, but yes, he is a US players.
Yeah, I know that Osaka is out, just disappointed that she didn't perform.
How many male players did achieve the golden slam yet? Djokovic will definitely go for it and make it. With Olympic gold in his back he is going to the US Open and will be unstoppable again. I can't see anyone seriously threatening his reign for at least the next two years to come.
~snip
Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
regarding Greek players, could remember only Pete, but he played for USA
regarding Tsitsipas chances against Djokovic, I do not see it as possibility for him to beat Djokovic in any way, it is probably one of most secure outcomes on the Olympics, that Djokovic will take gold
out of competition, Medvedev and Zverev could provide interesting matches for Djokovic, but hardly win
and yeah, Tsitsipas has to reach final to meet Djokovic
Pete Sampras is of Greek origin, but yes, he is a US players.
Yeah, I know that Osaka is out, just disappointed that she didn't perform.
~snip
Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
regarding Greek players, could remember only Pete, but he played for USA
regarding Tsitsipas chances against Djokovic, I do not see it as possibility for him to beat Djokovic in any way, it is probably one of most secure outcomes on the Olympics, that Djokovic will take gold
out of competition, Medvedev and Zverev could provide interesting matches for Djokovic, but hardly win
and yeah, Tsitsipas has to reach final to meet Djokovic
It would indeed be nice to see a rematch between Djokovic and Tsitsipas,
the only change would be the surface and of course Djokovic is proficient on
all surfaces it seems.
Medvedev and Zverev are going well, I havent had any bets on them, they
are so far big favourites in the matches ive seen.
In todays matches I have bets on Khachanov, Hurkacz, Nishikori and Medvedev,
all favourites.
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Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
regarding Greek players, could remember only Pete, but he played for USA
regarding Tsitsipas chances against Djokovic, I do not see it as possibility for him to beat Djokovic in any way, it is probably one of most secure outcomes on the Olympics, that Djokovic will take gold
out of competition, Medvedev and Zverev could provide interesting matches for Djokovic, but hardly win
and yeah, Tsitsipas has to reach final to meet Djokovic
And Osaka is out, don't know what happened in first set but second one was very competitive. Vondorusova kept her level of play and in the end Osaka just made too many unforced errors. Net was not her friend today, she hit top of the net numerous times and lost the point every time. If just few of those balls dropped a bit differently they would now be in third set.
Right, so, Tsitsipas to finally stumble next, easy money right? I know it's bad to bet against a guy who keeps tripping but this is the same guy (Tiafoe) who smashed him out absolutely just a month ago.
So I didnt bet on him and he wins in straight sets on a hard court. He could be back on track and one to watch for the semi's and final.
Could be, hard to tell, came across a headline that he was the first Greek to win at Olympics for a really long time so that bit of news actually came across as a surprise to me. Not that I can name Greeks off the top of my head right now but you sort of imagine the birthplace of Olympics would have quite a few tennis players.
Now wouldn't it be amazing if he ended up getting a chance at revenge against Djokovic in the final? Does the route make that possible? Can't tell from how it's all set up now.
So to move away from Croatians... Um so, yeah, I'm not having good luck with even Olympic betting. Barty killed my accas, then next Swiatek, so I'm definitely leaving women's tennis alone unless Osaka AND Nishikori win next one on straight sets to give me some of my losses back.
I told myself not to bet...
Right, so, Tsitsipas to finally stumble next, easy money right? I know it's bad to bet against a guy who keeps tripping but this is the same guy (Tiafoe) who smashed him out absolutely just a month ago.
I told myself not to bet...
Right, so, Tsitsipas to finally stumble next, easy money right? I know it's bad to bet against a guy who keeps tripping but this is the same guy (Tiafoe) who smashed him out absolutely just a month ago.
Yes I was looking at this match for today and while Tsitsipas while favourite to win
he just doesnt instill confidence, I lost two bets on him recently, last at Hamburg
against Krajinovic and then at Wimbledon against Tiafoe, Matches he was expected
to win even though Tiafoe is a very good player.
So I didnt bet on him and he wins in straight sets on a hard court. He could be
back on track and one to watch for the semi's and final.
That was it for Čilić, he lost again against a player he should not be losing after winning the 1st set. He fell apart once again, he had 37% 1st serve percentage in the deciding set and no break points after winning the 1st one.
Mektić/Pavić are our best shot at the medal anyway, currently they won the 1st set against the Italian pair Musetti/Sonego.
Mektić/Pavić are our best shot at the medal anyway, currently they won the 1st set against the Italian pair Musetti/Sonego.
Things like this don't really surprise me with Cilic anymore.
He has obviously lost his confidence and faith and he is also losing matches that he easily won earlier.
Cilic was actually supposed to lose in the first round of the tennis tournament, but it is probably not clear to him or to others how he won that match.
What actually happened to a player who played 3 GS finals and won 1 GS?
Fortunately, Croatia has probably the best tennis pair in the world at the moment, Mektic and Pavic, and they are our main hope for gold in tennis at the Olympic Games.
In the men's competition I will continue to support Djokovic to win the tournament and get closer to realizing his dreams, Golden Slam.
Given what shape Djokovic is currently in and so many top players skipping the Olympic games, is there even any serious competition for Djokovic at this tournament? I mean like always it is all about him and his performance, but at this tournament without Nadal and maybe Federer (who wouldn't be favorite anyway), and also without Thiem, who could possibly stop Novak?
So to move away from Croatians... Um so, yeah, I'm not having good luck with even Olympic betting. Barty killed my accas, then next Swiatek, so I'm definitely leaving women's tennis alone unless Osaka AND Nishikori win next one on straight sets to give me some of my losses back.
I told myself not to bet...
Right, so, Tsitsipas to finally stumble next, easy money right? I know it's bad to bet against a guy who keeps tripping but this is the same guy (Tiafoe) who smashed him out absolutely just a month ago.
I told myself not to bet...
Right, so, Tsitsipas to finally stumble next, easy money right? I know it's bad to bet against a guy who keeps tripping but this is the same guy (Tiafoe) who smashed him out absolutely just a month ago.
Pavić/Mektić complicated things a bit today, they won 10-7 in the 3rd set after losing the 2nd one in the tie-break.
I watched a bit and Musetti/Sonego really played well, but the experience that Pavić/Mektić have turned out to be crucial today. When it mattered the most they stepped up and played without fear, they will only be stronger as the tournament goes on. I agree that they should be considered as main contenders for the gold medal.
Now we are turning this topic into bit of Croatian discussion, should have had it in the local board maybe I watched a bit and Musetti/Sonego really played well, but the experience that Pavić/Mektić have turned out to be crucial today. When it mattered the most they stepped up and played without fear, they will only be stronger as the tournament goes on. I agree that they should be considered as main contenders for the gold medal.
Pavic and Mektic is almost unstoppable combination this year and they are first favorites for sure. Probably not even gonna watch them until final where they should arrive. I am more interested to see Cilic/Dodig play. I read reports that they had great first match and Cilic said that it was his best doubles game in life. Maybe we can get multiple medals in doubles this year.
Singles gold already has Djokovic name but women side of the draw could be much more interesting. Would love to see Osaka take it.
Carreno-Busta vs Cilic - 3rd set now, I have a bet on Busta -1.5.
Djokovic vs Struff as well, Djokovic winning the first set 6-4, leading 2-0 the second set.
Djokovic and Busta already won the match, bet on Djokovic vs Struff match at over 18 and won it.Djokovic vs Struff as well, Djokovic winning the first set 6-4, leading 2-0 the second set.
Quite surprised by the results in the women's section, Sabalenka lost to Vekic, Swiatek lost to Badosa and Kvitova also lost to Van Uytvanck, unexpected results like this often make my multibet mess up, especially for Sabalenka she is quite favored by bookies that is why the odds in each match are very low but look at the results it is quite disappointing.
I've check the handicapped for Djokovic vs Struff, -5.5, good thing that you have been on the over 18 and not on that because it was only -5.
I think all the seeded players on men won, but as you have said, the women's is quite mess up. It could have been the weather though.
I didnt place any bets on the mens matches today, I didnt fancy any of the odds.
On the womens side my picks from yesterday won, they were all favourites but
as you say the womens tournament is very competitive and at times unpredictable,
look at barty!
Osaka v Golubic
Sakkari v Stojanovic
Muguruza v Wang
Pliskova v Suaraz Navarro
Pavić/Mektić complicated things a bit today, they won 10-7 in the 3rd set after losing the 2nd one in the tie-break.
I watched a bit and Musetti/Sonego really played well, but the experience that Pavić/Mektić have turned out to be crucial today. When it mattered the most they stepped up and played without fear, they will only be stronger as the tournament goes on. I agree that they should be considered as main contenders for the gold medal.
I watched a bit and Musetti/Sonego really played well, but the experience that Pavić/Mektić have turned out to be crucial today. When it mattered the most they stepped up and played without fear, they will only be stronger as the tournament goes on. I agree that they should be considered as main contenders for the gold medal.
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