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Since turning pro in 1999, Nikolay Davydenko has won over 18 titles; despite the fact that he has had some success in the Grand Slams (reaching semifinals in both the French and US Opens, and a 4th place in Wimbledon) this Sundays’ victory over Juan Martin del Potro in the World Tour Finals Championship Read More…

This match looks like it could be closely contested but Davydenko’s odds are better.
ATP tennis is a lot more wide open than it used to be.  Underdogs have a much better chance of taking down prestigious titles now than they did in the past.  That Nikolay Davydenko and Juan Martin Del Potro, two players that Read More…

London: Argentinean Juan Martin del Potro scored possibly his second biggest career win to pack off home favourite Andy Murray at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena late Thursday night.
Del Potro’s first real crowning moment of glory came at this year’s US Open final for his maiden Grand Slam title.
And last Read More…

At the start of 2009 tennis betting tips, many thought that Rafael Nadal was set to dominate world tennis after the way he won the Australian Open, beating Roger Federer in an epic five-set final.
However, a knee injury then played its part in his shocking fourth-round defeat at the French Open, and he was Read More…

The men’s US Open proved a surprise for everyone. The tournament seemed in the bag for world No. 1 Roger Federer, who entered the final match against 20-year-old sixth seed Juan Martin Del Potro, against whom Federer had won all 6 of their previous matches. Five sets later, Del Potro walked off the court with Read More…

After defeating Jo-Wildried Tsonga in the Rogers Cup semifinals on Saturday, the Scottish Andy Murray faced Juan Martin del Potro in the final. Both players had a strong game but in the end the Scot defeated the Argentine 6-7, 7-6, 6-1. The title was the fifth for Murray, who, with 50 wins, is having a Read More…

Andy Roddick has an obstacle before him prior to the US Open: the Rogers Cup, held in Montreal, where he will have to face the Spaniard Fernando Verdasco for a position in the quarterfinals of the tournament. He already defeated Igor Andreev on Wednesday in straight sets; he will then face the veteran Verdasco in Read More…

After winning the Legg Mason Classic last year, the 20-year-old Argentine Juan Martin del Potro repeated the feat this year after defeating the American Andy Roddick 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (6) during a hot Sunday. This title is Del Potro’s second this year and the sixth of his professional career. With this triumph, Del Potro is Read More…

10. Tommy Haas.  While Haas may be in the twilight of his career, he’s very experienced and plays his heart out.  He’s been playing great lately, making deep runs at Wimbledon and other majors, and giving top-ranked players an incredibly hard time when he loses.   Haas’s prospects at winning a slam are doubtful, but Read More…