Posted on
5/6/2008 6:14:16 PM
Tennis Betting Predictions - Rome Masters Series 2nd Round
By Nila Amerova
Rome, Italy – As the first round of online tennis betting action came to a close today in Rome, amidst some mixed results, the complete second round line-up scheduled to take the court on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 was determined. What lies ahead for tennis bettors is another scintillating round of online tennis betting at BetUS Sportsbook. So without further ado, here is a look at some of the upcoming matchup’s sports bettors can bet on.
Tennis Betting Line: Luis Horna vs. Jose Acasuso
Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time Wednesday May 7, 2008
Tennis Prediction: Acasuso has been inconsistent this year, but on clay, he has enjoyed some encouraging results. Entering the second round with a 15-12 mark for the year, after defeating Dmitry Tursunov in the first round, coupled with a 5-0 edge over Luis Horna, Acasuso must like his chances of reaching the third round in Rome. Meanwhile, Luis Horna owns the victory over Richard Gasquet, the tournament’s ninth seed and first casualty. The victory will give Horna confidence coming into this matchup against a player he has never defeated. More over it has been like forever since they met, their last meeting was at the US Open in 2005 and their last clay court meeting was in 2003. To me, there is no clear favourite in this matchup, but after felling – albeit a slumping – Gasquet, I like Horna to advance.
Tennis Free Picks: Horna in three sets
Tennis Betting Line: Mario Ancic vs. Nikolay Davydenko
Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time Wednesday May 7, 2008
Tennis Prediction: Davydenko owns a 4-2 record over Mario Ancic, with the most recent match contested in 2008 at the ATP Masters Series in Miami; en route to winning the title, Davydenko beat Ancic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the R16. The last clay court victory – though ages ago, in 2006 at the ATP Masters Series in Hamburg went to Ancic in 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the quarterfinals. Davydenko has a great return game and came play on all surfaces. Ancic has an arsenal of weapons in his serve and forehand shot. Both enter the Rome draw on the heels of solid performances this year. I expect this match to be a close affair, with Ancic finally solving the Davydenko dilemma.
Tennis Free Picks: Ancic in three sets
Tennis Betting Line: Fernando Gonzalez vs. Evgeny Korolev
Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time Wednesday May 7, 2008
Tennis Prediction: This match is another tight affair in the second round as Gonzalez and Korolev are tied at one in head-to-heads. The most recent victory went the way of the Russian, who ranks just within the Top 100, in Las Vegas earlier this year. That being said, Gonzalez arrives in Rome after winning the title in Munich – his second clay court triumph in 2008. Gonzalez has been playing well lately, and with his clay court game in high form, I expect him to avenge his loss to the Russian in the second round tomorrow.
Tennis Free Picks: Gonzalez in straight 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.