Tennis - ATP World Tour 2015

Karlovic's serving game is like wine, it gets better with Karlovic's age. He had 24 aces against Rafa :D

Karlovic played so well and serv has been on good scala but Nadal survives that and win.Nice match to wathc with only one break of serv

Just one notable surprise today, Tomic ousting seventh seed Ferrer, all the other favourites pulled through safely.

ATP Shanghai

Singles - Second Round

[1] N. Djokovic (SRB) d M. Klizan (SVK) 62 61

[3] A. Murray (GBR) d S. Johnson (USA) 62 64

[4] S. Wawrinka (SUI) d V. Troicki (SRB) 76(3) 63

[5] T. Berdych (CZE) d J. Sock (USA) 76(3) 46 64

[6] K. Nishikori (JPN) d N. Kyrgios (AUS) 16 64 64

B. Tomic (AUS) d [7] D. Ferrer (ESP) 64 62

[8] R. Nadal (ESP) d I. Karlovic (CRO) 75 67(4) 76(4)

[9] M. Raonic (CAN) d R. Bautista Agut (ESP) 64 67(3) 76(5) saved 1 M.P.

[10] G. Simon (FRA) d L. Mayer (ARG) 67(0) 64 62

[11] R. Gasquet (FRA) d V. Pospisil (CAN) 64 36 64

[12] K. Anderson (RSA) d F. Fognini (ITA) 63 76(1)

[13] J. Isner (USA) d D. Goffin (BEL) 63 76(5)

[15] F. Lopez (ESP) d D. Thiem (AUT) 67(4) 76(6) 63

Thats not surprise for me.Tomic is very good on hard court and Ferrer is not like he can play.Bigger surprise for me is lose Thiem against Lopez

I watched Djokovic today, a game with such ease, as much as is enough to win. He spent an hour on the ground and it was good to continue the tournament.

I watched Djokovic today, a game with such ease, as much as is enough to win. He spent an hour on the ground and it was good to continue the tournament.

His game looks so easy that it is unlikely.It not lasts from now but throughout this year .

I think he will win this Shanghai so easy.

Rafael Nadal def. Ivo Karlovic 7-5 6-7(4) 7-6(4)

That was actually a nice match in terms of drama and oddly the 1st Sets the "better player" lost.

1st Set - Nadal gave a loose game which Ivo capitalized and Ivo served well in the next games. Really, really should've won that Set but Nadal had a GOAT return game it seems on 4-5*. However, Ivo folded quite easily IMO in the next service game. I thought to myself -- Ivo doesn't win this Set, then I can't anymore.  But Nadal did well to get that break back. Just wished Ivo didn't fold like that, where based on form he might still be able to win the Set on the TB. Yep, on, the, TB.

2nd Set - Nadal seem to be better here and Ivo's shots are missing on return. Quite vulnerable on serve too, but Nadal wasn't able to get break points off it. Ivo was able to get some BPs from Nadal but Nadal saved them all. I thought it would be lights out for Ivo now as it goes to the TB but a great net point gave Ivo a minibreak and served well to close out the Set.

3rd Set - With both sets even-stevens both seem to play OK. I thought during the match that Ivo was actually decent on long rallies, and that he is really not doing well at the net with the net approaches usually getting passed. But he sort of sorted it out in the last part of the 2nd Set and early here in the 3rd. Some shaky crack from Karlovic around the end but was able to push it to a TB. So we go to the TB which was testy. Nadal was solid, and Ivo too...until 4-4 when he missed that 1st serve which I felt he would DF. Nadal did well to serve it out, but Ivo again attempted to go to the net but Nadal passed. Great mental effort from Nadal to finish it but shows he is still quite vulnerable.

Upcoming matches and the odds at William Hill:

1.22 Andy Murray  v  John Isner 4.00

1.08 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga  v  Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7.00

1.04 Novak Djokovic  v  Feliciano Lopez 10.00

1.36 Kei Nishikori  v  Kevin Anderson 3.00

2.50 Marin Cilic  v  Stan Wawrinka 1.50

1.33 Richard Gasquet  v  Bernard Tomic 3.25

1.61 Rafael Nadal  v  Milos Raonic 2.20

2.37 Gilles Simon  v  Tomas Berdych 1.53

Good luck!

Of these matches that await us in the morning It is very possible to be some surprises.

I think Simon maybe can win against Berdych and Cilic can be dangerous for Wawrinka .

I think Anderson can win against Nishikori. The Japanese is not in his best form.He suffered a painfull exit at Tokyo and started this tournament with a hard win against Kyrgios. Anderson has a better service game than Kyrgios so this match could be a tough one.

Anderson's odds seems very good (@3,25) but the Anderson +3,5 could be a better choice (@1,81).

I am wit you gregjo about Anderson handicap +3.5.He have very strong serv and very very good forhend.We see that against Murray on Us open

I also agee with you both. If he serves well,this will be easy bet.He does not allowing breaks in that situation...

I think Anderson can win against Nishikori. The Japanese is not in his best form.He suffered a painfull exit at Tokyo and started this tournament with a hard win against Kyrgios. Anderson has a better service game than Kyrgios so this match could be a tough one.

Anderson's odds seems very good (@3,25) but the Anderson +3,5 could be a better choice (@1,81).

I think the handicap should be good. Anderson won the first set (7:6), and the second set is a tight one as well (6:5*, Anderosn serves).  $$

Nishikori vs Anderson 0:2 (6:7, 6:7)  $$

My next picks are:

Cilic vs Wawrinka

correct score: 1:2 @3,75

Simon vs Berdych

over 2,5 sets @2,5

The last two matches between Cilic and Wawrinka finished with Wawrinka 2:1. Both players played well in the last round showed us strong service games. In my opinion this match would go to final set where Wawrinka will be the favorite to win this match.

I think the odds is really good on 3 sets at Simon vs Berdych. Both player played out 3 sets at this tournament (Simon against Basilashvili and Mayer and Berdych against Sock). Neither of these players is in good form, so I think this pick could be an easy one.

Great win on big odds for Keven Anderson.

Two tie-break and very strong psychical momentum for Kevin.

Murray scraped through by a narrow margin. He managed to beat Isner 67 64 64!, Very intense match.

Cilic vs Wawrinka 1:2 (5:7, 7:6, 4:6)  $$

Simon vs Berdych 0:2 (3:6, 3:6)  >:D

I was affraid of the Cilic vs Wawrinka match because Wawa played well and he was close to finish the match in straight sets. But Cilic won the second set finally, and lost one his second service game in the third. Thanks Wawa and Cilic  :D

With todays program we can be extremly satisfied.

It was thrilling matches like Murray vs Isner and Wawa vs Cilic.Hope so tommorow will be interesting too

Another easy win for Djokovic while Murray battled past Isner and Wawrinka struggled to overcome Cilic. Ramos nearly pulled off the upset against Tsonga.

ATP Shanghai

Singles - Third Round

[1] N. Djokovic (SRB) d [15] F. Lopez (ESP) 62 63

[3] A. Murray (GBR) d [13] J. Isner (USA) 67(4) 64 64

[4] S. Wawrinka (SUI) d [14] M. Cilic (CRO) 75 67(7) 64

[5] T. Berdych (CZE) d [10] G. Simon (FRA) 63 63

[12] K. Anderson (RSA) d [6] K. Nishikori (JPN) 76(10) 76(3)

[8] R. Nadal (ESP) d [9] M. Raonic (CAN) 63 76(3)

B. Tomic (AUS) d [11] R. Gasquet (FRA) 63 67(1) 64

[16] J. Tsonga (FRA) d [Q] A. Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) 67(5) 75 64

Nadal - Wawrinka

Rafa played really nice lately. Last week in Beijing played very good, won: Wu, Pospisila, Sock and Fognini. Of course lost the final from Đoković. He had a tough draw in the first two rounds, won the first Karlović 7:5, 6:7, 7:6, and then Raonic 6:3, 7:6. He had a very difficult task against the two top servers, especially Karlović. Karlovic had in the first set 5:3.

Wawrinka played last week in Tokyo very good tournament, which he won, played against: Stepanek, Ito, Krajicek, Muller and Paire. Here in the first round won vs Troicki 7:6, 6:3. Today beat Čilić 7:5, 6:7, 6:4. Honestly, I do not like his game so far, against Troicki where he wrong entered the match, Viktor had a break up but failed to hold on. Čilić in the first two sets had a break advantage. I think that Stan is a little tired and today played almost 3 hours against Čilić.

Rafa is biggest favorite than the odds shows, playing good tennis, especially surprised to return. Waw is always unpleasant, but does not play something special. With all of that Rafa is fightting for the final tournament in London.

Anderson vs Tsonga would be a good one. They have met two times, Tsonga won both by 2:0. Each of the sets won on tie-breaks. Both players have a good service game but Tsonga is a better receiver. I think Tsonga will win but only in 3 sets.

My picks are:

Tie break in match - YES @1,4 (in my opinion this is a big gift)

correct score: 1:2 @4,3

My prediction for today are Tsonga to beat Kevin , Stan to beat Rafa , Murray easy with Tomas and of course Novak sure win against Tomic.

Quarter-finals coming up, here are the odds at William Hill:

2.10 Kevin Anderson  v  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 1.66

1.67 Rafael Nadal  v  Stan Wawrinka 2.10

1.03 Novak Djokovic  v  Bernard Tomic 11.00

1.40 Andy Murray  v  Tomas Berdych 2.75

Good luck!

Tsonga is through to the semifinal, very tough match. Nadal is cruising by Wawrinka at the moment it seems.

Great game from Nadal that i did not really expect.I thought that Wawrinka  provide much stronger resistence.

Anderson vs Tsonga would be a good one. They have met two times, Tsonga won both by 2:0. Each of the sets won on tie-breaks. Both players have a good service game but Tsonga is a better receiver. I think Tsonga will win but only in 3 sets.

 

My picks are:

 

Tie break in match - YES @1,4 (in my opinion this is a big gift)

correct score: 1:2 @4,3

Anderson vs Tsonga 1:2 (6:7, 7:5, 4:6)  $$

I think this is a very nice start of the day  :D

My next pick is on Murray vs Berdych. H2H is 6:6 vut on hard court is 5:3 for Murray. and in my opinion Andy is really fit. He won 2:1 over Isner who has a mutch better service games than Berdych. Murray should win this game in straight sets.

Correct score: 2:0 @2,1.

Gregjo good pick win , and other one i am with you and i think will be win for Murray in straight sets.

Gregjo good pick win , and other one i am with you and i think will be win for Murray in straight sets.

Thanks mate.

This is the best period of the season every years. I mean the end of the season is the best one. Because You can find a lot of tight match with 3 sets. This is a gold mine  :D

Excellent match for Murray.He smashed Tomas like a wind.In final i expect again Novak and Rafa :)

Anderson vs Tsonga would be a good one. They have met two times, Tsonga won both by 2:0. Each of the sets won on tie-breaks. Both players have a good service game but Tsonga is a better receiver. I think Tsonga will win but only in 3 sets.

 

My picks are:

 

Tie break in match - YES @1,4 (in my opinion this is a big gift)

correct score: 1:2 @4,3

 

Anderson vs Tsonga 1:2 (6:7, 7:5, 4:6)  $$

I think this is a very nice start of the day  :D

 

My next pick is on Murray vs Berdych. H2H is 6:6 vut on hard court is 5:3 for Murray. and in my opinion Andy is really fit. He won 2:1 over Isner who has a mutch better service games than Berdych. Murray should win this game in straight sets.

 

Correct score: 2:0 @2,1.

Murray vs Berdych 2:0 (6:1, 6:3)  $$

It was a perfect day for me so I think tomorrow will be a bad one :D

Djokovic will face Murray in the semi-finals in Shanghai, both played very well today. Nadal will face Tsonga, the Spaniard really hammered Wawrinka.

ATP Shanghai

Singles - Quarter-finals

[1] N. Djokovic (SRB) d B. Tomic (AUS) 76(6) 61

[3] A. Murray (GBR) d [5] T. Berdych (CZE) 61 63

[8] R. Nadal (ESP) d [4] S. Wawrinka (SUI) 62 61

[16] J. Tsonga (FRA) d [12] K. Anderson (RSA) 76(6) 57 64

Here are the odds for the semi-finals at William Hill:

1.44 Rafael Nadal  v  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 2.75

1.28 Novak Djokovic  v  Andy Murray 3.60

Good luck!

Good odds on Novak and Rafa for some double.I think they will win in straigt sets both.In best form they are and that is realistic.

After long time,Novak had to play tie break to win a set.I think that Murray can be a threat to him,but I still see Novak defeating Andy.

After long time,Novak had to play tie break to win a set.I think that Murray can be a threat to him,but I still see Novak defeating Andy.

It seems to me that Novak plays exactly how much he needs.Then next opponent hoped his worse game and he played the best possible.

In the form that Djokovich is he really didn't have to worry against any opponent. But this is Murray still and the match could be very interesting.

It will be an awesome match, Murray is a tricky opponent, always cheerful and motivated against Djokovic. I think there are complexes of Novak, Djokovic is what Murray wants to be. Most of all I would like to Nole win Endi..

Rafa played a fantastic first set with no mistakes. Wawrinka was not fully fit so understandable advantage but still he put no step wrong. Wawrinka was really really bad in the second set. Tanking like no tomorrow. Good win for Rafa's confidence.

Who on earth would have thought Rafa would have more top 10 wins outside clay and that too in post USO swing in a year. Good win for Rafa. Keep going. Any result from now on is bonus.

Nadal vs Tsonga

I think Nadal to win is a big value bet. H2H is 9:3, on hard court 5:1. And the bookies pay 1,5 for Nadal's win? Unbelievable. He played well in the previous rounds. Tsonga could be very tired after his second 3 sets win, so in my opinion Nadal should win this match.

My picks:

Nadal to win @1,4

Correct score: 2:0 @2,1.

Djokovic vs Murray

Djoko and Murray have played 5 times in 2015, and the Serb leads 4:1. But there is only one easy win for Djoko, the other were tough. Djoko is not in his best form ever and Andy knows how to play against the Wolrd No. 1. I think Murray will be able to win one set but will lose the match.

My pick:

Correct score: 2:1 @4.

Easy win for Nole... N.Djokovic - A.Murray 2-0 ( 6-1, 6-3 ).... 13 final in the row....

Duel of two best in the world? I would say the best in the world against some Murray.Djokovic is a class above all. 

Easy win for Nole... N.Djokovic - A.Murray 2-0 ( 6-1, 6-3 ).... 13 final in the row....

Not exactly the exiting match we all expected ;)

Duel of two best in the world? I would say the best in the world against some Murray.Djokovic is a class above all. 

No doubt that only one from the two best in the world was on the court in that one ;)

Novak Djokovic continues his march, he stormed past Murray and will face Tsonga in the final after the Frenchman defeated Nadal in three sets.

ATP Shanghai

Singles - Semi-finals

[1] N. Djokovic (SRB) d [3] A. Murray (GBR) 61 63

[16] J. Tsonga (FRA) d [8] R. Nadal (ESP) 64 06 75

Nadal vs Tsonga

 

My picks:

Nadal to win @1,4

Correct score: 2:0 @2,1.

 

Djokovic vs Murray

 

My pick:

Correct score: 2:1 @4.

Neither of my picks turned green. 0/3. I don't like it. But:

It was a perfect day for me so I think tomorrow will be a bad one :D

I told You my expectations. Nole played very well, next championship title is coming.

Great game by Novak Djokovic.

Like i sad oponent in this case Murray thinking about bad 1st set Novak vs Tomic.

Novak destroyed him very easy.

In final Novak win in straight !!!

Novak destroyad Andy Murray today.Scotish player did not had a chance against Noole in form.

Very dominant performance. Can't wait the final match tomorrow.

I think the final won't be too interesting. Nole is a much better player and of course he has to be fresher as well. This match should be an easy 2:0 for the Serb.

Shanghai final today, here are the odds at William Hill:

ATP Shanghai

1.08 Novak Djokovic  v  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 8.00

Anybody daring to bet on Tsonga? :)

This odd is speaking enough.1.08 in final of the masters.On the other side,if there is any player today that is not afraid of anyone,then it is Tsonga.He has that positive madness,he might make some problems to Nole.