Tennis League All Thread

[Trofo]

Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.

Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.

Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.

Wasn't able to see the match, but yeah Nadal won 2:0 but the score is very close 7-6 twice for Nadal. So obviously I've lost my bet, I thought that Nadal can break Opelka but I was wrong.

Anyhow, couple of games QF,

Nadal vs Kyrgios
Alcaraz vs Norrie

Consider it as payment for education, now you will remember to always go for sets against big servers rather than handicaps 

Happened to me a couple of times also, so now I have it as rule.

I don't like Norrie so Alcaraz all the way for me.

[Jating]

I have Sakkari on the womens side against Rybakina -1.5 @1.86 and I'm glad that I took that risk.

She was down early though and I thought that there will be no comeback as the score in the first set was like 3-1 in favor of Rybakina.

But she broke on the next game and then she took control of the game moving forward, score was 7-5, 6-4 in a 2 sets win.

[Joca97]

Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.

Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.

Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.

I'd go with Nadal to beat Kyrgios, Alcaraz to beat Norrie, Rublev to beat Dimitrov. Halep vs Swiatek is interesting and I honestly prefer Swiatek to win. In challenger, Musetti is playing Wolf another event to add in a parlay.

Kyrgios is really serious in this tournament and now the match has started and he already made a break and is really close to winning the first set. Nadal is also looking really terrible in this match and is making a lot more mistakes then he usually does. I think Kyrgios will win the match.

[Kemarit]

Anyhow, tournament still continues in Indian Wells, Nadal is still the favorite to win this tournament to me. I have him -3.5 against Opelka. The odd might be lower though at 1.68, but I will take it as we all know that Nadal seems to be unstoppable.

Opelka is a big server and I never like to play handicaps against them. This can easy go to tie breaks in case he has his day. Better bet for me would be Nadal to take it 2:0.

Very though games at Indian Wells, just can't find value picks, which is very unusual for me. Skipping it for today, Martić passed yesterday but I am afraid to pick her against Halep.

I'd go with Nadal to beat Kyrgios, Alcaraz to beat Norrie, Rublev to beat Dimitrov. Halep vs Swiatek is interesting and I honestly prefer Swiatek to win. In challenger, Musetti is playing Wolf another event to add in a parlay.

Kyrgios is really serious in this tournament and now the match has started and he already made a break and is really close to winning the first set. Nadal is also looking really terrible in this match and is making a lot more mistakes then he usually does. I think Kyrgios will win the match.

Close game, Nadal was extended to a third set, Nadal won the first in a tie break.

But Nick come back strong in the second, breaking Nadal, the score is 5-7. Eventually Nadal won the final set, battle of nerves  but one Nadal got the break, that's all he needs to seal the set, 6-4.

The Alcaraz vs Norrie was just two set for Alcaraz.

[aoluain]

Nadal v Kyrgios

Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.

Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.

Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.

Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.

[Jating]

Nadal v Kyrgios

Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.

Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.

Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.

Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.

It will be really be very difficult game for both I will assumed, Alcaraz will try to dethrone his idol. But Nadal wanted to remain on top of the game.

So I just decided to put some bet on Rublev -3.5 against Dmitrov, h2h this two are eve. But I think Rublev can survived this match and can cover that handicap.

[Trofo]

Nadal v Kyrgios

Just as the guys came onto the court I checked the odds on Sportsbet and they
were giving Kyrgios +4.5 @ 1.50 but unfortunately I didnt take it.

Kyrgios had the match there on a plate to win but unfortunately his mental
issues played a big part in his performance. I watched the match and was shocked
at the "Jekyll and Hyde" spectacle. I feel sorry for him but I guess that Nick.

Now to the next bit if business for Nadal....against Alcaraz.

Will Alcaraz be able to beat his Idol in a semi? while obviously Nadal is performing
sub par.

It will be really be very difficult game for both I will assumed, Alcaraz will try to dethrone his idol. But Nadal wanted to remain on top of the game.

So I just decided to put some bet on Rublev -3.5 against Dmitrov, h2h this two are eve. But I think Rublev can survived this match and can cover that handicap.

I am actually liking Alcaraz chances against Nadal today. He has the game for sure and he is playing in good form. Nadal has experience on his side but I hope it will not end up being that close match.
My bet goes to Alcaraz ML, Alcaraz +3.5 and Alcaraz to take at least one set.

So all the eggs in same basket, just playing with different stakes. I am thinking Alcaraz to take a set is the most secure one of the above.

[aoluain]

I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.

Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.

Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.

[Joca97]

I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.

Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.

Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.

It will be an intresting match between nadal and alcaraz for sure and will be an amazing match to watch . Also i think Kecmanovic can make a surprise again and knockout Fritz. Decent odd on Kecmanovic ,but lost the first set so hopefully he makes a good comeback

[Kemarit]

I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.

Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.

Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.

It will be an intresting match between nadal and alcaraz for sure and will be an amazing match to watch . Also i think Kecmanovic can make a surprise again and knockout Fritz. Decent odd on Kecmanovic ,but lost the first set so hopefully he makes a good comeback

Same here mate, I thought that Kecmanovic can upset Fritz, and he almost did, he forced a tie break in the first set and then dramatically won the 2nd. However he completely lost the 3rd set, when I check the score it was already 5-0 and I don't know what really happen to him. He was strong throughout the second set and chances are high for him to win the third set because of that momentum. Didn't watch the match but maybe there's something wrong in him in the final set.

[Yaunfitda]

I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.

Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.

Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.

It will be an intresting match between nadal and alcaraz for sure and will be an amazing match to watch . Also i think Kecmanovic can make a surprise again and knockout Fritz. Decent odd on Kecmanovic ,but lost the first set so hopefully he makes a good comeback

Same here mate, I thought that Kecmanovic can upset Fritz, and he almost did, he forced a tie break in the first set and then dramatically won the 2nd. However he completely lost the 3rd set, when I check the score it was already 5-0 and I don't know what really happen to him. He was strong throughout the second set and chances are high for him to win the third set because of that momentum. Didn't watch the match but maybe there's something wrong in him in the final set.

There was no injury for Kecmanovic in the 3rd, it was that Fritz really put up a great show in the final set and he just needed one break and then he completely roll over Kecmanovic.

It will be Fritz vs Rublev in the other semi finals.

Nadal vs the heir apparent Alcaraz, will go Over 22.5 is my bet.

[Daniel91]

''Maria Sakkari beat defending champion Paula Badosa to reach the biggest final of her career at Indian Wells.''
''Greece's Sakkari, who had previously won just two of her past 14 semi-finals, broke down in tears after overcoming the Spaniard 6-2 4-6 6-1.''
''"I'm turning 27 this year, which is not old, but not young as well, and I'm just more mature and things change in that age," Sakkari said.''

It seems that some players need a lot more time to mature and start achieving great results.
I'm glad for her, she deserved this success.
It seemed to me that Simona Halep had a good chance to reach the finals, but Swiatek still won in an uncertain match.
Swiatek is the obvious favorite in the final but surprises are always possible.
What do you think?

''In the men's draw, American Taylor Fritz set up a semi-final meeting with seventh seed Andrey Rublev.''
Here I expect the victory of Rublev.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/60804929

[bitbollo]

I see Alcaraz at +2.5 on Sportsbet so I'm just going for Alcaraz to win @ 2.24.

Its interesting that Nadal is still favourite even when not playing as well as he
is capable of and Alcaraz playing in good form.

Rublev is through to the other semi-final beating Dimitrov, he will face either Fritz
or Kecmanović, TBH I think he is good for the final. Interesting because he
has progressed to the semi without too much discussion about him.

It will be an intresting match between nadal and alcaraz for sure and will be an amazing match to watch . Also i think Kecmanovic can make a surprise again and knockout Fritz. Decent odd on Kecmanovic ,but lost the first set so hopefully he makes a good comeback

Same here mate, I thought that Kecmanovic can upset Fritz, and he almost did, he forced a tie break in the first set and then dramatically won the 2nd. However he completely lost the 3rd set, when I check the score it was already 5-0 and I don't know what really happen to him. He was strong throughout the second set and chances are high for him to win the third set because of that momentum. Didn't watch the match but maybe there's something wrong in him in the final set.

...
Nadal vs the heir apparent Alcaraz, will go Over 22.5 is my bet.

less than a year ago, on another type of surface, there was practically no competition, with Nadal winning 6-1 6-2.
this precedent does not make me so optimistic about the real possibilities of Alcaraz, enough to place a bet
It must be said that the conditions of play, and the status of the players have changed significantly in recent months.
they are very likely to fight, it will surely be a beautiful tennis match.

[Trofo]

less than a year ago, on another type of surface, there was practically no competition, with Nadal winning 6-1 6-2.
this precedent does not make me so optimistic about the real possibilities of Alcaraz, enough to place a bet
It must be said that the conditions of play, and the status of the players have changed significantly in recent months.
they are very likely to fight, it will surely be a beautiful tennis match.

My faith in Alcaraz comes from watching him on this tournament. He looked great while Nadal did not look nowhere near his Australian Open performances. I am thinking he got a bit tired and maybe jaded and that he is ready for the loss. Despite all that if it comes to few important points Nadal will win simply on his experience and will power.

As I said before I have a couple of bets on Alcaraz but this will not be easy.

[KennyR]

''Maria Sakkari beat defending champion Paula Badosa to reach the biggest final of her career at Indian Wells.''
''Greece's Sakkari, who had previously won just two of her past 14 semi-finals, broke down in tears after overcoming the Spaniard 6-2 4-6 6-1.''
''"I'm turning 27 this year, which is not old, but not young as well, and I'm just more mature and things change in that age," Sakkari said.''

It seems that some players need a lot more time to mature and start achieving great results.
I'm glad for her, she deserved this success.
It seemed to me that Simona Halep had a good chance to reach the finals, but Swiatek still won in an uncertain match.
Swiatek is the obvious favorite in the final but surprises are always possible.
What do you think?

Maria Sakkari deserve the win, and tomorrow's final is going to be a big day for her. Being an young player Świątek will be tough one to play. As said surprises could happen, and I expect this to be a hard fight. Even the odds are on the side of Świątek @1.50 and Sakkari @2.70 and this can vary when surprise happens on the match. Lets see what's going to happen tomorrow.

[btc_angela]

''Maria Sakkari beat defending champion Paula Badosa to reach the biggest final of her career at Indian Wells.''
''Greece's Sakkari, who had previously won just two of her past 14 semi-finals, broke down in tears after overcoming the Spaniard 6-2 4-6 6-1.''
''"I'm turning 27 this year, which is not old, but not young as well, and I'm just more mature and things change in that age," Sakkari said.''

It seems that some players need a lot more time to mature and start achieving great results.
I'm glad for her, she deserved this success.
It seemed to me that Simona Halep had a good chance to reach the finals, but Swiatek still won in an uncertain match.
Swiatek is the obvious favorite in the final but surprises are always possible.
What do you think?

Maria Sakkari deserve the win, and tomorrow's final is going to be a big day for her. Being an young player Świątek will be tough one to play. As said surprises could happen, and I expect this to be a hard fight. Even the odds are on the side of Świątek @1.50 and Sakkari @2.70 and this can vary when surprise happens on the match. Lets see what's going to happen tomorrow.

Yeah, some athletes mature in this late 20's and won tournaments at about that age.

I watch Sakkari's highlights prior to this game and I said that it will be a tough one. And indeed it went to 3 set.

So it will be Sakkari vs Swiatek, another tricky match, haven't bet on it.

[Trofo]

I decided to stay awake and watch Nadal vs. Alcaraz and now I am regretting it. This match should be postponed, I never saw tennis match played in conditions as windy as this. Most of the points don't even look like tennis. Players are just guessing how the ball will be affected. Seems like Nadal is coping with it a bit better. We just had 4 consecutive breaks of serve in 2nd set, that is something for top 10 ATP on hard court

[bitbollo]

I decided to stay awake and watch Nadal vs. Alcaraz and now I am regretting it. This match should be postponed, I never saw tennis match played in conditions as windy as this. Most of the points don't even look like tennis. Players are just guessing how the ball will be affected. Seems like Nadal is coping with it a bit better. We just had 4 consecutive breaks of serve in 2nd set, that is something for top 10 ATP on hard court

I was able to watch the first 2 sets of the match and then... I falling asleep without edging my bet on Alcaraz.
Double mistake since I have placed a bet immediately before the first break point of first set! 
Yes it was definitely a strange match with strong wind. Both players have committed a lot of unforced errors, and in the end of second set Nadal was "pretty confused". I think the lack of experience of Alcaraz weighed... however it's clear he is a strong talent ready to be in top 3 in a couple years.

[Jating]

I decided to stay awake and watch Nadal vs. Alcaraz and now I am regretting it. This match should be postponed, I never saw tennis match played in conditions as windy as this. Most of the points don't even look like tennis. Players are just guessing how the ball will be affected. Seems like Nadal is coping with it a bit better. We just had 4 consecutive breaks of serve in 2nd set, that is something for top 10 ATP on hard court

I was able to watch the first 2 sets of the match and then... I falling asleep without edging my bet on Alcaraz.
Double mistake since I have placed a bet immediately before the first break point of first set! 
Yes it was definitely a strange match with strong wind. Both players have committed a lot of unforced errors, and in the end of second set Nadal was "pretty confused". I think the lack of experience of Alcaraz weighed... however it's clear he is a strong talent ready to be in top 3 in a couple years.

Didn't see the game, but as what @Trofo describe regarding the condition, at least they could have postponed the match.

Anyhow, Nadal is the better player again, winning in 3 sets. Surprising to see Fritz over Rublev, but I reckon that Nadal will take home the trophy in this tournament. Might be 2 sets win for him in the finals (if conditions are good).

[aoluain]

I decided to stay awake and watch Nadal vs. Alcaraz and now I am regretting it. This match should be postponed, I never saw tennis match played in conditions as windy as this. Most of the points don't even look like tennis. Players are just guessing how the ball will be affected. Seems like Nadal is coping with it a bit better. We just had 4 consecutive breaks of serve in 2nd set, that is something for top 10 ATP on hard court

I was able to watch the first 2 sets of the match and then... I falling asleep without edging my bet on Alcaraz.
Double mistake since I have placed a bet immediately before the first break point of first set! 
Yes it was definitely a strange match with strong wind. Both players have committed a lot of unforced errors, and in the end of second set Nadal was "pretty confused". I think the lack of experience of Alcaraz weighed... however it's clear he is a strong talent ready to be in top 3 in a couple years.

Didn't see the game, but as what @Trofo describe regarding the condition, at least they could have postponed the match.

Anyhow, Nadal is the better player again, winning in 3 sets. Surprising to see Fritz over Rublev, but I reckon that Nadal will take home the trophy in this tournament. Might be 2 sets win for him in the finals (if conditions are good).

Same as Bitbollo, I watched the first 2 sets, it was late here so I had to go to bed.

The conditions got really crazy but Nadal was going to won regardless. The first
set showed for me a few things again about Alcaraz, his service game needs to
improve, he lost far too many points on serve. He was well able to break Nadal but
was breakable himself.

Nadal it is evident again is able to find a way. I dont think I'll be betting against him
in the final.