Posted on
2/13/2008 11:13:18 PM
WTA Tennis Betting – Proximus Diamond Games
By Nila Amerova
Antwerp, Belgium – The Proximus Diamond Games will see World No.1 and top seed Justine Henin take Centre Court for the first time since her crushing quarterfinal loss to Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open. Henin, tipped at whopping price tag of -5000, will open her campaign in the second round against Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova in this her home event in Belgium. Bet on the short odds on favorite Henin as she begins her title run at the Proximus Diamond Games with BetUS.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Singles - Second Round Results:
(3) Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) d. (WC) Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) 64 63
(4) Patty Schnyder (SUI) d. Ai Sugiyama (JPN) 63 64
(9) Li Na (CHN) d. Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) 64 63
Tennis Betting Line: Justine Henin -5000 Tsvetana Pironkova +1200
Match Time: 04:00 AM Eastern Time, Thursday February 13, 2008
Tennis Prediction: Arriving with a 7/1 record for the season, which includes her title victory in Sydney and quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open, last season’s Sony Ericsson Tour Champion and flat-out most impressive athlete (female or male) of 2007 by any stretch, Henin at the whopping price tag of -5000, the sure play in this matchup.
Tennis Free Picks: Henin in straight sets
Tennis Betting Line: Sofia Arvidsson +400 Anna Chakvetadze -700
Match Time: 06:00 AM Eastern Time, Thursday February 13, 2008
Tennis Prediction: Second seed Anna Chakvetadze arrives in Antwerp, following her victorious title run in Paris last week, defeating Agnes Szavay in three sets to clinch her season’s first title and seventh overall career title.
Bringing a 7-2 record for the season, the Russian is the second favorite to emerge from her quarter of the draw into the final; however, Arvidsson could prove to be a tough obstacle in her path to overcome. Arvidsson owns a 7/3 record for the season, following her first round victory over Meilen Tu of the USA. Arvidsson owns a 2/0 record over Top 20 players, having defeated Dementieva (ranked No.11) in Sydney and Marion Bartoli (ranked No.10) at the Australian Open. Arvidsson is an underdog with potential value.
Fellow finalist in Paris, Agnes Szavay, already ousted from the tournament, Chakvetadze will strive to avoid becoming an opening match casualty and continue her winning ways in Antwerp.
Tennis Free Picks: Chakvetadze in straight sets
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.