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posted February 26, 2008 at 15:11 in Tennis Betting Trends

Acapulco, Mexico – The first day of action in Acapulco Mexico saw third seed Juan Monaco (-550) rally to three sets, after letting the second set slip, clinching the victory over compatriot Juan Pablo Brzezicki (+325) 6-3, 2-6, 6-3; and sixth seed Nicolas Almagro convincingly dismissing Jiri Vanek of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-2. With more action in the first round on Day 2 of the tournament, here are a few choice tennis free picks for the Abierto Mexicano Telcel tennis odds currently live at BetUS.

Tennis Betting Line: Carlos Berlocq    +190        317 Guillermo Canas    -275

Match Time: 04:00 PM Eastern Time, February 26, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No. 22 Guillermo Canas is making his first appearance of the season at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel Tournament. Coming up against compatriot No. 75 Carlos Berlocq of Argentina, Tipped at -275, Canas, owing to his performance in 2007 is the better play. While this is his first test of the season, on the Challenger circuit, Canas holds a 3-0 record over Berlocq. Berlocq brings a 3/4 record for the season into this match and a 0/2 record against Top 30 players.

Tennis Free Pick: Canas in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Ivo Minar    +250        Filippo Volandri    -400

Match Time: 04:00 PM Eastern Time, February 26, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No.41 Filippo Volandri has enjoyed some good runs in his last two tournaments. In Costa do Sauipe, he reached the quarterfinal round (l. to eventual champion Nicolas Almagro) and in Buenos Aires, he reached the semi-final round (l. to Jose Acasuso who finished as the runner-up). Entering the first round of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, Volandri holds a 6/5 record for the season. His clay court rhythm well tuned, Volandri at -400 is a good play.

Tennis Free Pick: Volandri in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Bruno Echagaray    +350        312 Agustin Calleri    -600

Match Time: 04:00 PM Eastern Time, February 26, 2008

Tennis Prediction: No.47 Agustin Calleri of Argentina enters the first round of the Abierto Mexicano with an 8/7 record for the season, which includes a run into the quarterfinal of his home event in Buenos Aires. At -600, the odds makers’ favorite Calleri is the better play.

Tennis Free Pick: Calleri in straight sets

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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.