posted July 14, 2008 at 17:28 in Tennis Betting Trends

Indianapolis, IN – The 2008 U.S. Open Series starting with the Indianapolis Tennis Championships kicks off a six-week stretch of tennis betting at BetUS Sportsbook leading up to the final Grand Slam of the year – the 2008 US Open. The US hard-court swing on the ATP tour is one of the most exciting periods in sports betting for North American tennis gambling fanatics as they have an opportunity to enjoy a distinct U.S. flavour on this worldwide sport. In keeping with the American essence, the Indianapolis Championships is aptly headed up by top seed James Blake and a whole host of American tennis players. So to get you stated betting on this first of many U.S. hard court tournaments this summer, here is a look at the tennis wagering odds currently on offer at BetUS Sportsbook.

Tennis Betting Line: Donald Young +115 Vincent Spadea -155

Match Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time Tuesday July 15, 2008

Tennis Analysis: This is the first-ever career meeting between these two American players. No.94 Vincent Spadea is the veteran player of the two. No.88 Donald Young at 19-years-old is yet to come into form. Last week at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, Spadea pushed through to the semis where he lost to eventual champion Fabrice Santoro. In comparison, Young reached the R16 in Newport last week. In terms of handicapping this matchup, Spadea is a good play at -155 favourite odds. Despite being one of the oldest players still active on the ATP tour, he enjoys modest success in American tournaments. Young on the other hand is still an unseasoned player who needs to complete the maturation process. Although he is a talented player (making him a good bet as well at +115) and could give Spadea a challenging match, I believe the more experienced Spadea will persevere.

Tennis Free Picks: Spadea in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Andreas Seppi -300 Nicolas Devilder +200

Match Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time Tuesday July 15, 2008

Tennis Analysis: No. 34 Andreas Seppi enjoyed a moderately successful spring season and carrying the momentum through the summer months, he arrives in Indianapolis with a 21-19 mark for the year. Ranked No.34 in the world, Seppi, favoured on the money line at -300, is a good play for the win in his opening match. He faces No. 80 Nicolas Devilder – a player who owns one ATP match for the year. Devilder is a clay-courter. Of the 16 events he contested (comprised of ATP level tournaments and the lower circuits) he entered only one other hard court tournament. This is his second hard court event this year.

Tennis Free Picks: Seppi in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Agustin Calleri -200 Guillermo Garcia Lopez +150

Match Time: 11:00 AM Eastern Time Tuesday July 15, 2008

Tennis Analysis: This is a contest between two very good dirt-ballers on the circuit. Although neither player has enjoyed much career success on hard surface, Calleri lists hard courts as one of his favourites. At the start of the season, he reached the Doha and Sydney quarterfinals – both encouraging results for his upcoming U.S. Open series. At -200 he is a good bet. No.69 Guillermo Garcia-Lopez cannot be discounted though as well. Earlier this year he reached the semis in San Jose, the R32 at the Australian Open and the quarterfinals in Chennai. More importantly, both players are coming off a good run in last week’s tournaments. Calleri reached the semis in Stuttgart (clay) and Garcia-Lopez reached the semis in Gstaad. So with both players entering the Indianapolis Tennis Championships in equally good form this match should be a tight contest. Either player can take the initiative. In terms of betting, the money play is with Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.

Tennis Free Picks: Garcia-Lopez inthree sets

So there you have it, a nice short break down for you of some of the exciting tennis betting options available at BetUS Sportsbook. Now that you are all read up, you are ready to start betting on tennis!

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