The weather in Paris certainly hasn’t cooperated for this year’s French Open Roland Garros to get off to a smooth start, and we’ll have to wait and see, if this will take its toll on the players physically as well as mentally. So far after one round of play, everything has progressed according to plan. The world’s No. 1, Roger Federer, and #2 Rafael Nadal both advanced to the second round in straight sets. Meanwhile the world’s No. 3 ranked player, is the only one in the top three to have moved on to the third round. Novak Djokivic, pulled through after loosing the opening set, by coming back strong, to ultimately win in 4 sets. SportsBetting.com has all the best French Open Roland Garros Men’s Second Round Betting Odds.

The hands down favorite to win this year’s French Open R.G, Rafael Nadal, quickly eliminated huge underdog opponent, the Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci in straight sets (7-5, 6-3, 6-1). Rafa, who has never lost a match in the French Open R.G, is trying to win his 4th consecutive title, and tie Bjorn Borg’s (open era) record of 4 consecutive titles. In the second round, the young Spaniard, Nadal is a huge -10000 betting odds favorite against Nicolas Devilder +4000. This second round match is scheduled for May 29, 2008 at 5 am EST, and can be seen on the TennisChannel. 

The current #1 Player in the world, Roger Federer, also got rid of his underdog opponent S. Querrey in straight sets (6-4, 6-4, 6-3).

In second round action, Federer will face off against A. Montanes. Federer is a -5000 betting odds favorite against (+2000) Albert Montanes.

With the # 6 world ranked player, Andy Roddick, unable to play in this year’s French, the American’s best hope rests on the shoulders of # 8 James Blake. In the second round, James Blake is a -280 betting odds favorite against (+200) Ernests Gulbis.

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