Andy Roddick vs Ivan Ljubicic BNP Paribas Open Final Odds 2010: After upsetting the defending champion and third ranked player in the world, Ivan Ljubicic [+200 ML] has reached the Indian Wells ATP finals and will face off against sports betting odds favorite American, Andy Roddick [-275 ML] tonight. This BNP Paribas Open Men’s Final Odds is set to get under way at 5 PM ET following the Women’s Final between Caroline Wozniacki vs Jelena Jankovic.
The 20th seeded underdog found himself a set down against non other than defending champ, Rafael Nadal in the semifinals of BNP Paribas Open 2010. But instead of folding, the Croatian picked himself up and recovered gracefully. He was able to win the second set and reach the tiebreak.
Ljubicic got his victory with a powerful forehand down the line, final score of 3-6, 6-4, 7-6. “It was a great, great match,” Ljibicic told reporters. “Probably the best I've ever played in my career.”
Roddick found himself holding off sixth-seeded Soderling, who seemed resilient Saturday night. After losing the first set, Soderling put up a fight in the second. But in an hour and 46 minutes, with the crowd on his side, Roddick clinched the win and reached the finals for the first time in four attempts.
“I definitely would love to win this,” said Roddick. “This is probably the only real big tournament in North America that I haven't won. I feel like the crowd was on my side and I would hope they’re there tomorrow. They certainly have an effect on a match.”
