Posted on
11/6/2007 8:11:27 PM
Tennis Wagering Picks Ivanovic vs. Hantuchova
By Nila Amerova
Madrid, Spain – Serbian superstar Ana Ivanovic got the perfect 20th birthday present today when she eked out Svetlana Kuznetsova in a three set victory 6-1, 4-6 7-5. Next up for No.4 Ivanovic is the eighth seed Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia. BetUS tennis odds are in full swing, so check out the odds on the round robin match ups for the Sony Ericsson Championships.
Tennis Line – Ana Ivanovic vs. Daniela Hantuchova
Match Time: 12:00 PM EST
Tennis Prediction – Ivanovic emerged at the start of the year as one of the players to contend with on the WTA tour. Ivanovic amassed a 49/16 record for the season and three titles. Her most memorable achievement was a runner-up finish at Roland Garros (lost to Justine Henin).
Against Hantuchova, Ivanovic is tied at 1 in head-to-heads; both matches were played in 2007, with the most recent being the final at Luxembourg.
2007 S'hertogenbosch GRASS Q D. HANTUCHOVA 6-3 6-1
2007 Luxembourg HARD F A. IVANOVIC 3-6 6-4 6-4
Hantuchova has enjoyed her best season in five years, winning two WTA titles and compiling a 51/21 record for the season.
Going against Hantuchova in this match is a loss against Maria Sharapova in her opening match at the Sony Ericsson Championships. Having suffered a disappointing defeat today, Hantuchova could be disadvantaged mentally for her next match. Moreover, there will be added pressure on her to win this next match, should she wish to continue her campaign in Madrid. But with Ivanovic riding the high of exacting a third consecutive victory over Svetlana Kuznetsova, Ivanovic will have the edge in confidence coming into this match.
Tennis Free Pick – Ivanovic in straight sets
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.