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[aoluain]

Very important news has just leaked from Australia.
''Per email sent to WTA players just now, Tennis Australia has told WTA PC  that fully vaccinated players won’t be required to quarantine or bubble at all.
Unvaccinated players will be allowed to enter, TA tells WTA, but must do 14 days of hotel quarantine.''

Source: https://twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/1452352307316895747/

So, although it has been said for a long time that it will not be possible for unvaccinated players  to perform at this GS, a compromise has obviously been reached on this issue.
I wonder if this decision was made due to public pressure and to allow Djokovic to perform, given that his negative attitude towards vaccination is well known.
What do you think?
By the way, the authorities in Australia are very strict when it comes to vaccinations, but here they obviously had to change their position.

I think this is more of a vaccination discussion than anything else but I do feel
that they have to accomodate the top seed and world #1. On vaccinations
they are not compulsory in the Australia but obviously the AO have their own
requirements.

In the bigger picture they have to protect the overall competition and make sure
firstly that it ia safe for people and secondly to ensure the competition can run
its course, no one player should be bigger than the tournament itself.

[LittleBitFunny]

Very important news has just leaked from Australia.
''Per email sent to WTA players just now, Tennis Australia has told WTA PC  that fully vaccinated players won’t be required to quarantine or bubble at all.
Unvaccinated players will be allowed to enter, TA tells WTA, but must do 14 days of hotel quarantine.''
Source: https://twitter.com/BenRothenberg/status/1452352307316895747/
So, although it has been said for a long time that it will not be possible for unvaccinated players  to perform at this GS, a compromise has obviously been reached on this issue.
I wonder if this decision was made due to public pressure and to allow Djokovic to perform, given that his negative attitude towards vaccination is well known.
What do you think?
By the way, the authorities in Australia are very strict when it comes to vaccinations, but here they obviously had to change their position.

I think this is more of a vaccination discussion than anything else but I do feel
that they have to accomodate the top seed and world #1. On vaccinations
they are not compulsory in the Australia but obviously the AO have their own
requirements.
In the bigger picture they have to protect the overall competition and make sure
firstly that it ia safe for people and secondly to ensure the competition can run
its course, no one player should be bigger than the tournament itself.

I don't know why they changed the rules but yes maybe bringing Djokovic and the public pressure could be a viable reason for why they did so. After all, if Djokovic plays in the tournament, it's a win for the business side of the game right? I'm quite surprised at the decision, to be honest as Australia is known to strictly follow the COVID-19 rules and regulations. I just hope that this decision doesn't backfire and hope no one gets affected by COVID.

[Cnut237]

no one player should be bigger than the tournament itself.

There shouldn't be one player who is bigger than the tournament, but unfortunately there is. Nadal and Federer are on the way out. Djokovic is by far the biggest draw in men's tennis, the only superstar left at the top... and there is also his record in Australia to consider, winning it year after year after year. If Djokovic wasn't allowed to compete, then whoever won the title, everyone would be saying that Djokovic would have won if he'd been there... the whole thing would be a joke. So I think their hands are tied really, they have to accommodate him. But to be honest, regardless of what the AO officials want, I'm surprised the government has allowed it.

[Timelord2067]

Anyway Kontaveit won the final today even though she was loosing throughout wast majority of the match.

I was going to put a wager on Kontaveit but I've inadvertently clicked on her opponent in their match in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

• Aleksandra Krunic @ 5.47 - Taken Amount: 0.05 mBTC - Possible Payout: 0.27 mBTC
• Anastasia Gasanova @ 3.15 - Taken Amount: 0.05 mBTC - Possible Payout: 0.16 mBTC

In Courmayeur, Italy I've put just the one bet on Stephanie Wagner:

• Stephanie Wagner @ 6.91 - Taken Amount: 0.05 mBTC - Possible Payout: 0.35 mBTC

[aoluain]

^
she is up against the 3rd seed Samsonova. I dont know either of the two players,
it will be a nice payout if Wagner wins though.

I watched the Murray v Hurkacz match last night, that was some battle, it went to 3 sets
but Murray (who I didnt bet on) won in the end. I had Hurkacz to win but he made too
many unforced errors and looked like his forehand wasnt working as normal.

I am keeping an eye on both the matches in Vienna and in St.Petersberg. I had wins yesterday
with Bublik, Alcaraz and Korda.

Today I have bets on Zverev and Tiafoe in Vienna (so far). Imight put a few more on later,
there are some big names in action, Felix AA, Ruud v Harris, Norrie v Fucsovics,
Tsitsipas v Dimitrov.

[Yaunfitda]

^^ As I have said previously, the Murray vs Hurkacz will be interesting and that's what really happens as it was on a 3 set win by Murray. It was very intense match the whole game, and no one wanted to lose in this match. And this is Murray's first win for this year against a top 10 so it seems that he is improving although we have doubts that he can win a tournament with his level. He was broken on the 3rd set, but went back and broke Hurkacz on game 2. And then they hold serve until Murray broke him in the sixth game, 4-2. Good match to watch.

[Kemarit]

Today I have bets on Zverev and Tiafoe in Vienna (so far).

Congrats bro, Zverev and Tiafoe won, I haven't check the odds though. Will take a look later, because it seems that this tournament is very interesting to bet.

Imight put a few more on later,
there are some big names in action, Felix AA, Ruud v Harris, Norrie v Fucsovics,
Tsitsipas v Dimitrov.

FAA, Ruud and Norrie also won in 2 sets.

I might go with Sonego winning over Koepfer (-2.5).

Sinner vs Opelka - Over 22.5

[Cnut237]

Murray vs Hurkacz will be interesting and that's what really happens as it was on a 3 set win by Murray. It was very intense match the whole game, and no one wanted to lose in this match. And this is Murray's first win for this year against a top 10 so it seems that he is improving although we have doubts that he can win a tournament with his level.

The part he struggles most with is playing a lot of games in quick succession. As we move into each new round, it gets harder for him to maintain his top level. Alcaraz next, whom he's beaten recently, but this time it comes on the back of a gruelling match in the previous round. I want Murray to win, but it gets tougher for him.

Also on the women's side, nice to see Emma Raducanu winning last night... unbelievably this is actually her first ever victory at a WTA match (because US Open along with other slams is technically an ITF tournament).

[aoluain]

I watched the last two sets with Raducanu v Hercog, in the second set I thought
she was going to lose it, she wasnt playing great, but in the third she turned up the dial
and performed like the U.S Open champion she is. Well done to her.

Today I have bets on Zverev and Tiafoe in Vienna (so far).

Congrats bro, Zverev and Tiafoe won, I haven't check the odds though. Will take a look later, because it seems that this tournament is very interesting to bet.

Imight put a few more on later,
there are some big names in action, Felix AA, Ruud v Harris, Norrie v Fucsovics,
Tsitsipas v Dimitrov.

FAA, Ruud and Norrie also won in 2 sets.

I might go with Sonego winning over Koepfer (-2.5).

Sinner vs Opelka - Over 22.5

Yea not a bad day yesterday betting wise with Zverev and Tiafoe and also Tsitsipas
against Dimitrov, I thought that would be closer TBH instead of 2 sets.

in todays rounds I have Sinner against Opelka and Swartzman against Fognini,
also Shapovalov against Andujar in st.Petersburg Open and Kontaveit to beat Krunic
in Transylvania open, all favourites so odds are low enough.

[Strongkored]

^^ As I have said previously, the Murray vs Hurkacz will be interesting and that's what really happens as it was on a 3 set win by Murray. It was very intense match the whole game, and no one wanted to lose in this match. And this is Murray's first win for this year against a top 10 so it seems that he is improving although we have doubts that he can win a tournament with his level. He was broken on the 3rd set, but went back and broke Hurkacz on game 2. And then they hold serve until Murray broke him in the sixth game, 4-2. Good match to watch.

Hurkacz's defeat in this tournament will open up Norrie's chances of reaching the ATP Finals if he reaches atleast semifinals at ATP Vienna. Norrie will face the FAA, Norrie is the favorite to win but with a small odds difference so this match will be tight, likely 3 sets.

[Cnut237]

Hurkacz's defeat in this tournament will open up Norrie's chances of reaching the ATP Finals

Yes, of course. An early defeat for Hurkacz is the ideal situation for Norrie, as they are fighting each other for the last spot in the ATP Finals. I think Sinner has come back into contention too, but really it's between these three. FAA is too far back, and doesn't have time to make up the points difference.

[Trofo]

Hurkacz's defeat in this tournament will open up Norrie's chances of reaching the ATP Finals

Yes, of course. An early defeat for Hurkacz is the ideal situation for Norrie, as they are fighting each other for the last spot in the ATP Finals. I think Sinner has come back into contention too, but really it's between these three. FAA is too far back, and doesn't have time to make up the points difference.

Here I am, hoping that Murray continues his come back and wins another match today. Funny thing I never liked him when he was on the top and now I am cheering for him to come back to the top

Alcaraz was in great form earlier this season but he dropped off a little lately. He is also very experienced playing indoors so that should be enough for Murray. I even backed him with ML bet today, it was decent @1.6 odds.

[Jating]

Hurkacz's defeat in this tournament will open up Norrie's chances of reaching the ATP Finals

Yes, of course. An early defeat for Hurkacz is the ideal situation for Norrie, as they are fighting each other for the last spot in the ATP Finals. I think Sinner has come back into contention too, but really it's between these three. FAA is too far back, and doesn't have time to make up the points difference.

Here I am, hoping that Murray continues his come back and wins another match today. Funny thing I never liked him when he was on the top and now I am cheering for him to come back to the top

Alcaraz was in great form earlier this season but he dropped off a little lately. He is also very experienced playing indoors so that should be enough for Murray. I even backed him with ML bet today, it was decent @1.6 odds.

Score is tied 2-2 in the first set, no breaks yet. But it has the footprint of another great match specially coming from Murray who has somewhat playing good tennis lately.

If I'm not mistaken, Alcaraz after playing so good earlier this season has suffered some injuries that has cause him to slow down a bit. And probably trying to regain some in his past 2 tournaments. So let's see how it goes.

Berrettini vs  Basilashvili next, I'm thinking of betting on the under here with Berrettini winning in 2 sets.

[btc_angela]

^ I forget to pull the trigger on the Berrettini vs  Basilashvili as I have been eyeing this match for over totals and it definitely did, going into 3 sets and eventually Berrettini winning it.

FAA vs Norrie, Norrie is the favourite by it is very close, will go on the underdog FAA @2.10, very attractive odds and I think he has a good chance to pull an upset here.

Alex De Minaur vs Zverev - Zverev -4.5 @1.83.

[Kemarit]

Hurkacz's defeat in this tournament will open up Norrie's chances of reaching the ATP Finals

Yes, of course. An early defeat for Hurkacz is the ideal situation for Norrie, as they are fighting each other for the last spot in the ATP Finals. I think Sinner has come back into contention too, but really it's between these three. FAA is too far back, and doesn't have time to make up the points difference.

And Norrie needs to win against FAA next to at least close the gap and maybe he can make the ATP next.

Sinner is number 13, too far to make a difference in points.

Casper Ruud vs Sonego, this is a great match if I'm not mistaken, and could be going into a three sets and with Over in this game.

[Strongkored]

Today only bets on two matches S. Tsitsipas vs F. Tiafoe on under and FAA vs Norrie on over.
At ATP Saint Petersburg M. Cilic vs K. Khachanov, Cilic has lost his touch when he returns to play after a long injury but Khachanov sometimes not consistent with his performance, this match difficult to predict who wins but pick over 20.5 maybe a good choice.

[Cnut237]

Well, Murray lost against a player he beat not long ago. There is an increasingly clear pattern in his matches, he can beat almost anyone in the first round, but after he wins a tough match he will struggle in the next round. I think it's clear which way to bet on him, in which circumstances.

[aoluain]

Today only bets on two matches S. Tsitsipas vs F. Tiafoe on under and FAA vs Norrie on over.
At ATP Saint Petersburg M. Cilic vs K. Khachanov, Cilic has lost his touch when he returns to play after a long injury but Khachanov sometimes not consistent with his performance, this match difficult to predict who wins but pick over 20.5 maybe a good choice.

I also have Tsitsipas who is top seed for the win along with Norrie.

Some of the other games look very good especially for the seeded players. I have
bets on the seeded players, I think Swartzman could be the trickiest one though.

Monfils v Swartzman (8.)
Ruud (4) v Sonego
Novak v Sinner (7)
DevMinaur v Zverev (2)

[Timelord2067]

I'm just in time to place a wager on the WTA - Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Doubles game:

• L. Kerkhove/A. Krunic @ 1.50 - Taken Amount: 0.05 mBTC - Possible Payout: 0.08 mBTC

The odds are shorter than for their opponents ( Ignatik/Prisacariu ) - Krunic didn't do too badly in the singles games leading up to this match that's just started.

[Juggy777]

Today only bets on two matches S. Tsitsipas vs F. Tiafoe on under and FAA vs Norrie on over.
At ATP Saint Petersburg M. Cilic vs K. Khachanov, Cilic has lost his touch when he returns to play after a long injury but Khachanov sometimes not consistent with his performance, this match difficult to predict who wins but pick over 20.5 maybe a good choice.

I also have Tsitsipas who is top seed for the win along with Norrie.

Some of the other games look very good especially for the seeded players. I have
bets on the seeded players, I think Swartzman could be the trickiest one though.

Monfils v Swartzman (8.)
Ruud (4) v Sonego
Novak v Sinner (7)
DevMinaur v Zverev (2)

@aoluain it seems that Tsitsipas is everyone’s favourite to win today, however I’m going to risk only a small amount on him because of his inconsistency.

Also Norrie looks to be in good form, hence a wise selection however as I have only watched him on couple of occasions I’ll not be wagering on him, but I do feel that he may win this match due to his current form.