posted June 27, 2008 at 17:07 in Tennis Articles

London, England – With Wimbledon betting heating up over the sports betting weekend, Saturday’s third round line-up in women’s single tennis betting action offers some exciting online betting matchups for online sports betting faithful to bet on. So here is a look at what lies ahead for Wimbledon wagering fanatics in the tennis wagering market at BetUS Sportsbook.

Tennis Betting Line: Ai Sugiyama EV Alisa Kleybanova -140

Tennis Prediction: This is the first-ever meeting between Russian Alisa Kleybanova (18-years-old) and Ai Sugiyama of Japan (32-years-old). Kleybanova has had an very good year this year. In her Wimbledon tune-up event in Eastbourne, she emerged from the qualifying rounds, going to the quarterfinal where she lost to Marion Bartoli. Another example of some of the promising talent pouring out of Russia in tennis, Kleybanova has an opportunity to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.

Tennis Free Picks: Kleybanova in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line:Tamarine Tanasugarn -130 Marina Erakovic -110

Tennis Prediction: At 31-years-old, Tamarine Tanasugarn is having a great Wimbledon so far, but then again she won the title in Eastbourne – a Wimbledon warm-up event. So is her great run really so surprising. En route to the third round, she took out Vera Zvonareva in the second round – one of 2008 standout players thus far. However, the odds makers tip this matchup really close with Tanasugarn only slightly favoured. Erakovic reached the semi-final of Birmingham in her Wimbledon tune-up event. At 20-years-old, she is another player to watch. I think she will best Tanasugarn tomorrow.

Tennis Free Picks: Erakovic in three sets

Tennis Betting Line: Venus Williams -1000 Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez +500

Tennis Prediction: Defending Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will face a relatively easy challenge in the third round. Now unlike Ivanovic and Sharapova, Williams is a true champion with a litany of credentials the precede her. For her to be upset she would have to be thoroughly beaten. She will not succumb meekly as the aforementioned. Williams loves Wimbledon. She plays her best tennis on this surface. Frankly, I do not see an upset here in spite of the malady affecting the rest of the locker room.

Tennis Free Picks: Williams in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Caroline Wozniacki +225 Jelena Jankovic -350

Tennis Prediction: With both her Serbian counterparts suffering straight set losses – Djokovic in the second round to Safin and Ivanovic to Zheng in the third round – the question is whether Jankovic can avoid the same fate. Is she made of grittier stuff? I believe so. Ivanovic was never known as a pressure player (point and case: down a handful of games in the first set against Zheng Ivanovic was already in tear!!! Simply inexcusable!!) Jankovic will more likely smile through her entire match – winning or losing – her attitude is always positive. As such, she will not go down without a fight. Now the potential of an upset is real here as Caroline Wozniacki is a fast-rising teenager and has the talent, skill and game to take out Jankovic. I would not put it past her. Perhaps a small wager on the Dane is in order.

They have never played each other before so theirs will be an interesting matchup. Jankovic has the edge in movement and if she is in her best form, I like her chances to deliver on her favourite odds.

Tennis Free Picks: Jankovic in three 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