As the women start their quarter finals and the men finish off 4th round, here are the tips for Day 9.
Women:
Venus Williams vs Francesca Schiavone – Head-to-head Williams leads 7-0 but the last two times Venus and Francesca played it was very close. Schiavone is playing confidently and Venus really needs to bring her best game to win this encounter. Bet on Venus to win 2-1.
Kim Clijsters vs Samantha Stosur – Australian Stosur beat one of the favourites (Elena Dementieva) but next up is the none other than Kim Clijsters. Kim and Sam have met three times on hard-courts and Sam has not won a single set against her. Bet on Kim to win in straight sets.
Note: Check the latest odds here or here.
Men:
Rafael Nadal vs Feliciano Lopez – Nadal will win easily exploiting Lopez non-existing backhand. Feliciano is actually not a bad player, but mentally and physically he is inconsistent. Bet on Rafael to win in straight sets.
David Ferrer vs Fernando Verdasco – Verdasco is a bad match-up for Ferrer because he is a bigger server and has bigger forehand, but most importantly he knows how to outplay his opponent with a non-aggressive game. Bet on Fernando to win.
Stanislas Wawrinka vs Sam Querrey – Finally the Swiss’ talent has confirmed his potential. He’s played fabulous tennis and sent Andy Murray packing. I am sure he is very confident at this stage and will know how to outplay the American’s only weapon, his giant serve. Bet on Stanislas to win.
Mikhail Youzhny vs Tommy Robredo – The Russian’s shots are too much for the Spaniard to handle. Youzhny is not a good match up for Robredo and unless the Russian retires, I don’t see the Spaniard making the next round. Bet on Mikhail to win.
Note: Check the latest odds here or here.