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4/29/2008 5:36:19 PM
WTA Online Tennis Betting – 2nd Round Action at Grand Prix de SAR
By Nila Amerova
Fes, Morocco – In the second round, several matchups have already been confirmed, namely the matchups for sixth seed Alisa Kleybanova, seventh seed Sorana Cirstea and eighth seed Ekaterina Makarova, who advanced after winning their respective first round encounters today. With lots of online tennis betting action to choose from at the Grand Prix De Sar, here is are some free tennis picks on the second round billings for this trio that tennis bettors can look forward to betting.
Tennis Betting Line: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova vs. Sorana Cirstea
Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time, Wednesday April 30, 2008
Tennis Prediction: Sorana Cristea is one of several rising talents on the WTA circuit. Seeded seventh in this event, she is favoured to emerge from this matchup into the final eight. In order to confirm her place in the quarterfinals, the 18-year-old Romanian must top Russian teenager, 16-year-old Anastasia Pavlyuchenkov next. Based on her previous results in clay court tournaments this season, Cirstea is the better play.
Tennis Free Picks: Cirstea in straight sets
Tennis Betting Line: Arina Rodionova vs. Alisa Kleybanova
Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time, Wednesday April 30, 2008
Tennis Prediction: Sixth seed Alisa Kleybanova of Russia must battle compatriot Arina Rodionova for a berth in the final. Currently ranked No.69 in the WTA rankings, Kleybanova is another player to watch this year. She brings a 19-8 mark for the year into her upcoming encounter. On paper, Kleybanova is the better play. She outranks her compatriot Rodionova (who comes in at No. 285) and has outperformed her in tournament play this year.
Tennis Free Picks: Kleybanova in three sets
Tennis Betting Line: Olga Savchuk vs. Ekaterina Makarova
Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time, Wednesday April 30, 2008
Tennis Prediction: Russian Ekaterina Makarova is the eighth seed in this tournament, as such, she is expected to advance in the quarterfinals tomorrow with a victory over Ukrainian Olga Savchuk. However, in Savchuk she meets a tough competitor. Savchuk arrives in Morocco after reaching the quarterfinal of the Estoril Open a fortnight ago (l. to Maret Ani). The last tournament Makarova competed in was Amelia Island (l. to Szavay in the second round). An in-form Savchuk is my pick to advance.
Tennis Free Picks: Savchuk in three sets
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.