Posted on
3/4/2008 7:05:05 PM
Tennis Betting Odds - 2008 Bangalore Open Betting
By Nila Amerova
Bangalore, India – Making history contesting their first-ever matches on Indian soil, the Williams’ sisters got up and running with a victory Tuesday morning, edging past Andreea Ehritt-Vanc and Tamarine Tanasugarn in the first round doubles action. On Wednesday, Venus and Serena Williams’ sisters, who due to their back-to-back seeding – No.2 and No.3 respectively – fell into the same half of the draw, get ready to open their singles action in the second round. BetUS Bangalore Open 2008 tennis odds are currently live, so don’t miss this opportunity to bet on star-studded line-up in India.
Tennis Betting Line: Tzipora Obziler +750 Serena Williams -1800
Match Time: 12:30 AM Eastern Time
Tennis Prediction: No.11 Serena Williams is contesting her first tournament, since her Australian Open title defence campaign ended abruptly in the quarterfinal. Missing over a month in the season because of dental surgery, Williams is a viable title contender. Her opening match against Tzipora Obziler should be a formality.
Tennis Free Picks: Serena Williams in straight sets
Tennis Betting Line: Shuai Peng +350 Venus Williams -600
Match Time: 12:30 AM Eastern Time
Tennis Prediction: The only ever meeting between No.7 Venus Williams of the USA and No.58 Shuai Peng of China was at the 2005 Australian Open R64; the victory was a routine one for the American. At – 600 Williams is a no-brainer. Yes she floundered in Memphis in her opening match, against the most unlikeliest of opponents, but her minor hiccup is no reason to discount her odds in Bangalore. I expect Venus to arrive focused and ready to exact a resounding victory.
Tennis Free Picks: Venus Williams in straight sets
Tennis Betting Line: Sybille Bammer -500 Anastasia Rodionova +300
Match Time: 12:30 AM Eastern Time
Tennis Prediction: No.20 Sybille Bammer at -500 is the better play. After defeating a tough Aikiko Morigami in three sets 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the first round, the 27-year-old from Austria improve to 7/6 for the season. Bammer is one of the fittest tennis players and her form will play to her advantage against Anastasia Rodionova of Russia – who unlike her Russian counterparts lacks their special brand of fire and resilience. I expect and easy victory for the odds makers favorite.
Tennis Free Picks: Bammer in straight sets
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.