posted October 10, 2007 at 19:47 in Tennis Free Picks

Moscow, Russia – While getting no favors from the media, Serena Williams, often receives favor from the odds makers. Competing at the Kremlin Cup in Moscow, Russia, Serena Williams, set to play in the second round on Thursday, October 11, 2007, is tipped at a whopping -3000 price tag at BetUS.

Tennis Betting Line: Serena Williams -3000 Tatiana Perebiynis +1000

Tennis Prediction: This season, the lowest ranked player Serena William’s recorded a loss against was No. 56 Sybille Bammer in Hobart, Australia. But, unperturbed, Williams bounced back and the following week blazed through the Australian Open to seize the first Grand Slam title of the year.

In 2007, Serena Williams reprised her waning tennis career with an exclamation point. After winning the Australian Open, Serena Williams went on to win a second title this season in Miami. Amassing a 32/7 record for the season, Williams season has been remarkable.

Serena Williams is undoubtedly the better play in this match up, but with a whopping price tag of -3000, to win a $100 on Serena Williams you need to bet $3000! Hardly seems worth it doesn’t it? But then again she is the sure play.

No. 130 Tatiana Perebiynis of Ukraine is a huge underdog, disadvantaged by the odds makers at +1000. In all respects, Perebiynis is a long shot. Perebiynis (24-years-old) ranks beyond the Top 100, her record for the season sits at 27/17 and since turning professional in 1996, she has yet to win a WTA title. She has never met Serena Williams in a major or non-major tournament alike.

Of course, in terms of price, betting on Perebiynis’ long odds holds value as a $100 bet would dish out mega bucks – $1000 to be exact. That is a long shot bet! But what happens if she does upset Williams and you missed this chance to bank on the underdog and cash in! A chancy risk!

To win, Perebiynis would have topped one of the most intimidating female players on the WTA tour. Hardly seems likely, but Serena Williams’ attitude has recently born the brunt of a media onslaught that accused her of being flippant towards the sport of tennis. Should Williams’ mental state be one of nonchalance in tomorrows match, her lack of focus could very well provide the perfect conditions for an upset.

Tennis Free Pick: Williams in straight sets

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