2008 Australian Open Betting Tips
As the clash of the tennis titans at Melbourne
approaches, the focus will be on the possible contenders for the men's
and women's singles crown. Punters will be scrambling for all the
Australian open betting tips they can find, while the players
themselves will be honing all the weapons in their arsenal for the
first showdown of the year.
2008 Men's Singles Betting Tips
On paper, there are several tennis players who, on the day, can walk away with one of the richest purses in professional tennis, and the added glory of a Grand Slam victory.
Andy Murray
One young contestant who is exhibiting early form is Britain's number one, Andy Murray. The feisty, young Scot represents the hopes of a nation over the next decade. He has proven already that he is world-class material, yet he is still to reach the quarterfinals at any of the major events.
His single most debilitating problem has always been his physical vulnerability, which has often manifested itself in injury. He has, however, worked hard on improving his fitness levels, and brings mental toughness to the courts as well.
Novak Djokovic
Another young player who has impressed, and is currently the world's number 3, is Novak Djokovic. He and team member, Jelena Jankovic had a successful Hopman Cup outing recently, and he looks to be in blistering form. He has, in the past, subdued both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the finest two players in the world today, and he ended his 2007 Grand Slam quest with a place in the US Open final.
David Nalbandian is yet another star performer who is worthy of a Grand Slam victory. He enjoyed a late season surge in 2007 and won back-to-back ATP Masters Series titles in Madrid and Paris and is currently in the top 10 of the ATP rankings.
Roger Federer
However, when the dust has finally settled over Melbourne Park, there will, in all probability, be one superstar who will walk off with the men's singles crown, and that is the commanding Roger Federer. The world number one is on course for his 13th Grand Slam title, and unless the 'Tennis Gods' turn their backs on this genius of the courts, he is a 'dead cert' for a win at the Rod Laver Arena this month.
2008 Women's Singles Betting Tips
With last year's withdrawal by Justine Henin, the ladies singles event was wide open, and American 'comeback kid' Serena Williams, took the title by demolishing Russia's Maria Sharapova in two sets.
There are many strong players contending for the Daphne Akhurst Trophy and we have compiled the hottest 2008 Australian Open bettings tips for the Women's Singles below.
Serena and Venus Williams
The legendary Serena Williams is on track to defend her title at the Australian Open. The powerful American was cursed with injury woes for most of 2006 and 2007, but she has come out guns blazing at recent Hopman Cup encounters.
Currently ranked number 7 in the world, Williams has opted to rest a week before the Australian Open, and has vowed that she will become the number 1 in the world yet again. She is looking fitter and trimmer than ever before, which does not bode well for her rivals. Venus is also on the up and up and it may well be a Venus versus Serena contest all over again.
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova has also taken her preparations for the Australian Open up a notch. She was clearly hampered by the notoriously hot conditions at Melbourne last year, and in an effort to negate the effects of the weather, has been training in the sweltering conditions of Singapore.
The attractive Russian has won two Grand Slam titles to date – the 2006 US Open and Wimbledon in 2004. She did not have an overwhelmingly successful 2007 season, but she has the talent, skill and tenacity to take a third Grand Slam title in 2008.
Justine Henin
There is, however, one young athlete who has dominated women's tennis recently, and that is the World number one, Justine Henin. She withdrew from the 2007 Australian Open citing personal problems, but since then has claimed 11 singles titles including the French Open, the US Open and the Tour Championships. In the women's event, she is undoubtedly the one to beat!
If you'd like to have a bet on the Australian Open 2008, then take a look at the tennis betting odds from William Hill.
