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Wimbledon 2009 – Andy Murray v Andy Roddick

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Wimbledon 2009It will be no fairy tale Wimbledon win for Andy Murray this year Gutted he has just been beaten in 4 very close sets sets 6-4 4-6 7-6 7-6.

Andy Murray wil now look to the 2009 US Open as the Scot looks to claim his first grand slam championship and end the British drought.

All credit must go to Andy Roddick, he proved all his doubters that he is indeed still one of the worlds best and looks like he surely is in the form of his life.

Andy Murray v Andy Roddick Preview

Tim Henman reached 4 Wimbledon semi finals, but was never able to take that crucial step into the final. On Friday Andy Murray will pick up were Henman left off as he takes on Andy Roddick in the Scot’s first Wimbledon semi final.

If Murray wins on Friday he will be the first British man to reach the final at Wimbledon since Henry “Bunny” Austin in 1938.

Standing in his way is Andy Roddick, 2 time Wimbledon runner up (2004 & 2005) and 2003 US Open winner.

There match will be second on centre court on Friday 3rd July after the first semi final between Roger Federer and Tommy Hass, which is scheduled to begin at 1pm.

Roddick has been at the top of the men’s game for the last 7 years, spending the majority of his time in the worlds top 5 and even some of it as the world’s number 1 tennis player. If not for Roger Federer he would have surely been a multiple grand slam winner and even multiple Wimbledon winner losing to Roger Federer in 3 grand slam finals and 3 grand slam semi-finals.

In the very recent years he’s been passed by the new generation of top players, first came Rafael Nadal, then Novak Djokovic, then Andy Murray and more recently Juan Martin Del Potro have all established themselves above Roddick in the rankings. Though this year there have been signs that American could perhaps once again break back into the very top of the game, he reached the semi finals in Australia (lost to Roger Federer) and a career best performance at the French Open (lost to Gael Monfils) and has once now for the 4th time reached the semi finals at Wimbledon.

It’s a record that Murray should perhaps fear, but the Scot holds one massive advantage over the American, a huge winning record. They have met 8 times previously with Murray the victor on 6 of those days which include all 3 victories over the last 2 years. There only meeting on Grass was another Murray victory in the third round of Wimbledon 3 years ago.

Year Event Surface Winner Score
2009 Doha Hard Murray 6-4, 6-2 Stats
2008 Tennis Masters Cup Hard Murray 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 Stats
2007 ATP Masters – Miami Hard Murray 5-3 RET Stats
2007 Memphis Hard Roddick 6-3, 7-6(4) Stats
2007 San Jose Hard Murray 7-6(8), 6-4 Stats
2006 ATP Masters – Cincinnati Hard Roddick 6-3, 6-4 Stats
2006 Wimbledon Grass Murray 7-6(4), 6-4, 6-4 Stats
2006 San Jose Hard Murray 7-5, 7-5 Stats

The pressure though will be on Murray, in the next two days the hype built up by the British media will be meteoric and the weight of expectation will grow even more. As yet it appears that Murray is handled it so far, but the stakes are about to be raised and only after Friday will we know if Murray has delivered. On the other hand Roddick has nothing to lose, everyone has been expecting a Murray vs Federer final and the American should be able play freely.

While Murray came through an easy quarter final match in just over an hour and half, Roddick had to endure a 5 set epic against one of the tours scrappiest competitors, which should play into Murray’s hands.

The bookmakers certainly see this as Murray’s toughest test to date – Best odds on a Murray win is 17/50 at Betfair and best odds on Roddick win is 16/5 at Sporting Bet.

Player Andy Murray Andy Roddick
Traditional Odds Decimal Odds Traditional Odds Decimal Odds
Betfair 17/50 1.34 29/10 3.9
William Hill 1/3 1.33 5/2 3.5
Coral 3/10 1.3 12/5 3.4
Paddy Power 3/10 1.3 12/5 3.4
Sky Bet 29/100 1.29 11/4 3.75
Bet Fred 29/100 1.29 5/2 3.5
Bet 365 7/25 1.28 11/4 3.75
Ladbrokes 1/4 1.25 11/4 3.75
Stan James 1/4 1.25 11/4 3.75
Blue Square 1/4 1.25 11/4 3.75
SportingBet 1/5 1.2 16/5 4.2

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Wimbledon 2009 – Mens Singles Winner Odds

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Wimbledon 2009Wimbledon 2009 is 9 Days Down - 4 to go.

The quarter finals are now complete and we are now down to the last 4 men standing. Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Andy Roddick and Tommy Haas all have won their first five matches. We know Rafael Nadal pulled out with Injury and after the hysterical British news coverage of how bad British tennis is now over, the even more hysterical coverage of  Andy Murray is intensifying. The question on every-one’s lips is..

Who’s going to win Wimbledon 2009?

The Favorite – Roger “14 time Grand Slam champion” Federer of course is the favorite, he’ past the first week, last years champion Rafael Nadal is out and Federer is odds on favorite, average odds are dropping every day and are now way less than evens at 2/5 – you’ll get best odds currently at Betfair at 23/50.

Main Challenger to Federer – Leading up to the Wimbledon the Bookmakers had Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal as joint second favorites as Nadal’s injury concerns mounted Murray was installed as clear second favorite and Nadal’s odds lengthened. Since Nadal withdrew Murray has been seen as the only real challenger to Federer this year in the eyes of the bookmakers. His odds also are dropping daily – Average odds 5/2 – Best Odds 16/5 at Betfair.

Andy Roddick? The 3rd favorite is big serving two time finalist Andy Roddick. The 27 year old has just produced a career best performance at the French Open and as a 2 time finalist this big serving American could also produce a career best performance at Wimbledon which would mean him winning the title. He faces Murray in his semi fianl and his odds have been dropping as the rounds go by – Average odds 14/1, best odds 18/1 at Betfair.

25-free-betThe Dark Horse – Tommy Haas - The story of the championships could be Tommy Haas – plagued with injury throughout his career, the 31 year old looks to be in the form of his life. He took Roger Federer to the brink of defeat in their French open match and was within a hand-full of points of a straight sets win. He then went on to win Halle two weeks ago beting Novak Djokovic in the final and again he beat Djokovic in the quarter fianls yesterday. He has proven his pedigree on grass an dnow looks to exact some revenge on Roger Federer. Average odds – 27/1, Betfair Odds – 37/1

If you are placing a bet on the Wimbledon winner this Summer make sure try Betfair, they offer better odds and when you sign up you get a free £25 bet. If you are making a bet you should try Betfair as their odds are consistantly higher, e.g Andy Roddick, 18/1 on average at regular bookmakers, 14/1 at Betfair.

Player Average Odds – All bookmakers Betfair Odds
Traditional Odds Decimal Odds Traditional Odds Decimal Odds
Roger Federer 2/5 1.4 23/50 1.46
Andy Murray 5/2 3.5 16/5 4.2
Andy Roddick 14/1 15 18/1 19
Tommy Haas 27/1 28 37/1 38

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