Los Angeles, USA – Second-seed Sam Querrey is set to bid for a spot in the quarterfinals of the Farmers Classic, an ATP 250-level event in Los Angeles and the second US Open series event leading up to the US Open, on Thursday.
Standing in his way is Kevin Anderson of South Africa.
Gstaad, Switzerland – Clay-court guru’s Nicolas Almagro and Albert Montanes feature at the Allianz Suisse Open this week. Joining the Spanish pair, both of which are incidentally titlists during this short summer-clay-court swing, is former top-ten player Richard Gasquet of France.
Hamburg, Germany – On form Jurgen Melzer of Austria secured his place in the International German Open, an ATP 500-level event, with a hard fought yet unwavering 7-5, 7-6(4)win over Jeremy Chardy. Melzer, the No.3 seed is one of several short odds on favourites for the title this week at BetUS Sportsbook.
Atlanta, USA – It is obvious who the favourite going into the Atlanta Tennis Championship quarterfinal round is and that is Mardy Fish, of course.
The tipping question is whether compatriot and friend, Taylor Dent has a chance at all for the upset.
Atlanta, USA – Isner, in his first appearance since THAT Wimbledon epic he partook in – you know, that five-set marathon that went to 70-68 in the fifth and deciding set – was made to work very hard by Gilles Muller of Luxemburg.
Atlanta, USA – Isner, in his first appearance since THAT Wimbledon epic he partook in – you know, that five-set marathon that went to 70-68 in the fifth and deciding set – was made to work very hard by Gilles Muller of Luxemburg.
Atlanta, USA – Andy Roddick was sorely tested by Rajeev Ram in his opening round match yesterday, needing three sets to stop Ram’s bold effort 6-1, 6-7(1), 6-3.
Top seed, Roddick is a hot favourite at BetUS Sportsbook for the title in Atlanta but after his less than scintillating start to the tournament, he leaves something to be desired.
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Portoroz, Slovenia – Home favourite Polona Hercog is through to the quarterfinals of the Banka Koper Slovenia Open and she will be looking to keep hope alive when she takes on Stefanie Voegele for a spot in the semis.
Elsewhere, Vera Dushevina has set up an all-Russian battle in the final eight against fellow Russian Anna Chakvetadze.
Atlanta, USA – American Taylor Dent beat James Blake in the first round of the Atlanta Tennis Championships yesterday, taking out the former top ten player in three sets 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Dent’s win over a much-favoured Blake was an upset in the tennis betting markets.
Atlanta, USA – The US Open series is officially underway with the first of six events leading up to the US Open starting in Atlanta.
Andy Roddick is competing and his presence really beefs up the draw. Also in action are Americans John Isner, Mardy Fish, James Blake and Taylor Dent, to name a few, and BetUS is on hand, bringing you all the up-to-the-minute tennis betting action.
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