Archive for the ‘Tennis’ Category
French Open Roland Garros Update: American James Blake Stunned in Second Round Upset
The weather in Paris continues to make headlines, as Roger Federer’s and Rafael Nadal’s second round matches have been suspended due to mid-afternoon showers in Stade Roland Garros Paris, France. While Rafa came out this morning looking very strong taking a commanding (6-4, 5-0) lead against a huge underdog in Devilder, Federer has looked a bit shaky before play was …
Read More...by Abe Luciano on May 29th, 2008 Leave a comment »
French Open Roland Garros 2008 Women’s Second Round Bettings Odds
Much like the men, the women have also fallen behind on their 2008 French Open Roland Garros schedule, due to incrementing precipitation in the City of Light’s forecast. At this point, some matches have already moved on to the third round, however, many second round matches still remain to be played. The flamboyant # 5 seeded American Serena Williams, is …
Read More...by Abe Luciano on May 29th, 2008 Leave a comment »
French Open Roland Garros 2008 Men’s Second Round Betting Odds
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 …
Read More...by Abe Luciano on May 29th, 2008 Leave a comment »
The French Open Roland Garros Men’s Betting Odds Prediction 2008
The 2008 French Open Roland Garros is officially underway at Stade Roland Garros, France. The fact that, the French Open is played on a clay surface, for tennis aficionados, bettors, and those alike, should immediately remind everyone of one player alone. The Spaniard, Rafael Nadal is the most successful professional (active) tennis player in the world, when playing on clay. …
Read More...by Abe Luciano on May 25th, 2008 Leave a comment »
The French Open Roland Garros Women’s Betting Odds 2008
The world of tennis was suddenly shaken up by the news that WTA’s world’s No.1 ranked player, Justine Henin, will never swing a racket again in a professional circuit. However, if there is one person, which benefited the most from Henin’s abrupt retirement, is the Russian, Maria Sharapova. Justine Henin announced her retirement from tennis just weeks before the French …
Read More...by Abe Luciano on May 23rd, 2008 Leave a comment »
Justine Henin Retires From Women’s Tennis as No.1
To say it has been a very sad week in Women’s professional sports (so far) would be an understatement. On Tuesday, one of the most prominent figures and the greatest women’s golfer of our era, Annika Sorenstam, announced she is thru, with the game of golf, at seasons end. And on Wednesday, the Belgian-born Justine Henin, announced her retirement from …
Read More...by Abe Luciano on May 15th, 2008 Leave a comment »
French Open Tennis 2008 Championship Betting Odds
The ATP French Open Championship officially begins May 25th, and ends June 8th 2008. This is the seconds Grand Slam of the year. All the action takes place in Stade Roland Garros, France. Two players that have recently dominated their peers on this surface will be defending their title. Both, they have ruled the competition in historic fashion. For the …
Read More...by Abe Luciano on May 9th, 2008 Leave a comment »
Italian Pro Giorgio Galimberti caught in Tennis Betting Scandal
Italian tennis player Giorgio Galimberti has been axed from the sport for placing bets on the outcome of games. It´s another betting scandal to hit tennis. The Italian Davis Cup player was judged to be guilty of betting on games which runs against the ATP's anti-corruption programme. The Italian has been banned for 100 days. Betway.com has some great tennis …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on February 19th, 2008 Leave a comment »
Davis Cup thrashing for Great Britain
Great Britain are predictably experiencing a poor Davis Cup tennis tournament against a strong Argentina side. The South Americans easily won the opening singles with David Nalbandian and Augustin Calleri seeing off the respective Jamie Baker and Alex Bogdanovic. The result puts them 2-0 in front. Betway.com have a superb selection of betting odds. The three day Davis Cup event in Buenos …
Read More...by Jay Harrington on February 9th, 2008 Leave a comment »
Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in Australian Open Final
Novak Djokovic shocked the world by beating world number one Roger Federer in the semi finals of the Australian Open. He not only beat Federer but Djokovic put a beatdown on the Swiss tennis ace. He gave Roger his first straight-set defeat at the Grand Slam level since 2004. After his surprising win in the semi finals he easily disposing …
Read More...by Steve Hastings on January 28th, 2008 Leave a comment »





