Punters get ready for biggest US Open final in history!

Monday, September 12th, 2011

The Nadal vs Djokovic spectacle is living up to its billing as the biggest turnover final in the history of the US Open with Rafa Nadal proving very tempting for punters at 13/10. Hills offer 21/20 that it is a five set thriller.

Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams said. “At this stage we are Djokovic fans for the big match tonight but turnover has been fantastic and it could all change in the next few hours,”

It is another case of so near but so far for Andy Murray and Hills are 4/9 that he fails to win a Grand Slam in 2012, and 11/10 that he has not won a Slam by the end of 2015.

US OPEN Final: 8/13 Novak Djokovic, 13/10 Rafael Nadal

Set Betting:
Djokovic: 10/3 3-0, 11/4 3-1, 4/1 3-2
Nadal: 6/1 3-0, 9/2 3-1, 9/2 3-2

Number Of Sets In Match: 15/8 Three, 11/8 Four, 21/20 Five

Number Of Tie Breaks: 21/20 None, 11/8 One, 9/2 Two or more

Andy Murray Specials:

Murray Grand Slam Wins 2012: 4/9 None, 7/4 One, 11/1 Two, 80/1 Three, 250/1 All Four

Murray To Win A Grand Slam In 2012: 4/9 No, 13/8 Yes

Year Of first Grand Slam Victory: 13/8 2012, 5/1 2013, 8/1 2014, 25/1 2015, 11/10 No Slam by end of 2015

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Nick Lester - US Open Semi-final Preview

Saturday, September 10th, 2011

This tournament is in serious danger of being remembered for the wrong reasons with the USTA continuing to make farcical decisions and, with Angelique Kerber and Samantha Stosur being forced to play their semi-final on Grandstand Court, that theme looks set to continue.

At least we have the ‘big four’ contesting the semi-finals on the men’s side and Sky Sports’ Nick Lester is back to deliver his verdict on Saturday’s matches.

Enjoy.

Nick Lester - US Open Quarter-Final Update

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

The weather continues to scupper the 2011 US Open in New York and we move into Wednesday’s action with a number of quarter-finals still yet to be determined.

To listen to Nick Lester’s preview of the postponed matches, please click on the link below and that will direct you to the previous tennis podcast.

This edition of the podcast features four match previews as Sky Sports’ Nick Lester looks at Novak Djokovic v Janko Tipsarevic, Roger Federer v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Caroline Wozniacki v Andrea Petkovic and Serena Williams v Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

Enjoy.

Andy looking handy in US Open

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

 

Andy Murray heads into his match with Donald Young with every chance of reaching at least the Semi Finals according to bookmakers, William Hill. Murray is 9/2 to win the US Open although he is 11/8 to make his bow in the Semi Final. Hills will be hoping that he slips up at some point with a Murray win costing the firm a large six figure sum.

 

“The further Murray goes in the tournament, the more money that is staked on him winning his maiden Grand Slam, but with the increased turnover on him comes increased liabilities for us and unlike all British tennis fans, we will be keeping our fingers crossed for more Murray misery,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Andy Murray is 1/16 to win his match against Donald Young on Tuesday. His opponent is 7/1 to defeat Murray in front of the home crowd. The odds hint at a fairly easy victory for Murray with 4/9 offered for a straight sets victory, while Murray is 16/5 to drop just one set en route to victory.

Three of the big four are playing on Tuesday and should Djokovic win against Alexandr Dolgopolov, as is expected (with the Serb 1/33 for victory), Hills are offering 13/8 that the top four in the world fill the four Semi-Final spots.

 

Novak Djokovic is 4/5 to win the US Open while Rafael Nadal is 4/1. Federer completes the top four at 11/2.

Andy Murray Stage of Elimination: 7/1 Round 4; 7/2 Quarter Final; 11/8 Semi Final; 7/2 Runner Up; 9/2 Winner

 

Djokovic, Nadal, Federer, Murray to reach the Semi Finals: 13/8

 

Men’s US Open Outright: 4/5 Novak Djokovic; 4/1 Rafael Nadal; 9/2 Andy Murray; 11/2 Roger Federer; 25/1 BAR

 

Nick Lester - US Open Last 16 Preview

Monday, September 5th, 2011

Andy Murray remains on course to seal his maiden Grand Slam victory, however Novak Djokovic has managed to dispell any doubts about his fitness in the first week at Flushing Meadows and remains a red-hot favourite.

Sky Sports commentator Nick Lester is with Dave Kelner to look at the last 16 matches in both the men’s and women’s side of the draw and he also talks about the effect Rory McIlroy and a new coach have had on Caroline Wozniacki’s game.

Enjoy.

Nick Lester’s US Open Tennis Preview

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

It’s the final Grand Slam of the year at Flushing Meadows in the US Open championships and Novak Djokovic is attracting the attention.

The question is whether the favourite has recovered from injury enough to win the tournament which started his impressive form last year.

Sky Sports’ Nick Lester talks to Ben Bramley at length about the leading contenders in both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments.

He finds some big priced alternatives to the favourites and gives us his best bets ahead of the action.

Womens US Open Singles draw and scores

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

The final Grand Slam of the season takes place in the opulent surroundings of Flushing Meadows where the world’s finest players will by vying to be crowned US Open champion.

Defending champion Kim Clijsters has pulled out due to injury, so Serena Williams could be in line to win her fourth US Open title.

Serena has made four final appearances in New York losing only once, but young Czech upstart Petra Kvitova is searching for her second Grand Slam win. While Sharapova is never one to be discounted.

Running from 29 August until 11 September, the forthcoming three weeks promises to be an exciting feast of fast and furious tennis, and you can follow your favourite player using the draw below.


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