2012 Mens Tennis Specials With Stan James

The 2011 tennis season might be coming to an end but Stan James will keep you entertained over the Christmas period with a variety of tennis specials for the 2012 season. The Australian Open is remarkably only seven weeks away and the best players in the world will be eager to get off to a winning start Down Under.

Novak Djokovic has been the stand-out performer of 2011, winning a stunning three Grand Slam trophies and a plethora of other titles. The Serb will be looking to continue his form into the 2012 season and who would bet against him adding to his rapidly growing trophy cabinet. The 24-year-old is available at 8/1 to repeat his feat of 2011 and win three Grand Slams or go one better at 33/1 and win all four.

Such was the dominance of Djokovic that Rafa Nadal had to settle for just the one Grand Slam this season, his beloved French Open. Nadal lost an incredible six finals to Djokovic but he will surely use this as motivation to come back stronger next year. Nadal is available at 6/5 to win one Slam in 2012 or 12/1 to match 2010 and win three. He is also priced at 2/1 to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam Match Bet.

Andy Murray may still be searching for that elusive first Grand Slam but he can look back on 2o11 as another successful year. The Scot finished as runner-up in the Australian Open and managed to reach the semi-finals in the other three Grand Slams, coming unstuck against his nemisis Rafa Nadal each time. He finished the season strongly, winning the Thailand and Japan Open before injury forced him to withdraw from the ATP World Tour Finals. Murray will be gunning for a Grand Slam in 2012 and is priced at 13/8 to win his first one next year.

Many critics have claimed that Roger Federer is now well past his best. However, he still managed to reach a Grand Slam final, two semi-finals and a quarter final this season, and has also finished well with a few titles and thumped Nadal 6-3 6-0 in just 61 minutes at the ATP World Tour Finals, in what he described as his best win ever.

To Win A Grand Slam In 2012

• 1/3 – Rafael Nadal
• 1/5 – Novak Djokovic
• 5/4 – Roger Federer
• 13/8 – Andy Murray

Djokovic v Nadal Grand Slam Match Bet

• 11/8 – Novak Djokovic
• 2/1 – Tie
• 2/1 – Rafael Nadal

Top 4 Players To Win All 4 Grand Slams
(Djokovic, Nadal, Murray & Federer)

• 8/13 – Yes
• 6/5 – No

Nadal & Djokovic To Win All 4 Grand Slams

• 3/1 – Yes
• 1/5 – No

Novak Djokovic Number Of Grand Slam Wins

• 11/4 – No Slams
• 11/8 – One Slam
• 5/2 – Two Slams
• 8/1 – Three Slams
• 33/1 – Four Slams

Rafa Nadal Number Of Grand Slam Wins

• 9/4 – No Slams
• 6/5 – One Slam
• 11/4 – Two Slams
• 12/1 – Three Slams
• 50/1 – Four Slams

Roger Federer Number Of Grand Slam Wins

• 4/9 – No Slams
• 2/1 – One Slam
• 14/1 – Two Slams
• 66/1 – Three Slams
• 200/1 – Four Slams

Andy Murray Number Of Grand Slam Wins

• 1/3 – No Slams
• 12/5 – One Slam
• 16/1 – Two Slams
• 100/1 – Three Slams
• 300/1 – Four Slams

Odds provided by Stan James

Andy Murray 2012 Grand Slam Specials – William Hill

2011 has been Andy Murray’s best Grand Slam year. Granted, his pursuit of that elusive Grand Slam continues but, in each of the Slams this year he has reached at least the semi-final stage which in itself a fantastic achievement. It is just unfortunate that in three of the Slams he came up against Rafael Nadal and in the other he lost out to the electric Novak Djokovic. At present he may still be agonisingly short of the exceptionally high levels of Djokovic, Nadal and Roger Federer but he is closer than everybody else and definitely has the game to trouble the big three. William Hill are currently running a few early 2012 Andy Murray Grand Slam Specials so place your bets now before the odds shorten next year.

Murray will be fully confident that 2012 is the year he finally breaks his Grand Slam duck. He is currently priced at 6/4 to win one next year and 14/1 to win two. In order to do so it is crucial that he remains positive when under pressure against the likes of Nadal. Murray’s mental strength has often been questioned and in order to up his game  it is essential that he has the right mindset and belief during the big matches.

In terms of the year of Murray’s potential first Grand Slam win, he is currently priced at 7/4  to win it in 2012, 5/1 in 2013,  8/1 in 2014 and long odds of 25/1 in 2015. 2012 is the year for Murray to step up and get his name on one of the famous trophies. First up will be the Australian Open, which is a tournament Murray has reached back-to-back finals in, only to come unstuck against the brilliance of Federer in 2010 and Djokovic earlier this year. No one could have predicted the sensational year Djokovic has had but it is something Murray can draw inspiration from as they were playing at the same level at this time last year. The determined Scot will have every hope of going one step better this year and finally ending Great Britain’s long wait for a Grand Slam winner.

Andy Murray 2012 Grand Slam Specials

• 2/5 – None
• 6/4 – One
• 14/1 – Two
• 80/1 – Three
• 200/1 – Four

Will Murray Win A Grand Slam In 2012?

• 2/5 – No
• 7/4 – Yes

Year Of Murray First Slam

• 7/4 – 2012
• 5/1 – 2013
• 8/1 – 2014
• 25/1 – 2015
• 11/10 – Not Won A Slam By End Of 2015

Which 2012 slam will murray go the furthest in?

• 2/1 – Australian Open
• 5/1 – French Open
• 2/1 – Wimbledon
• 2/1 – US Open

All odds supplied by William Hill

Novak Djokovic – 2012 Grand Slam Betting

Novak Djokovic has simply been in unstoppable form this year. On Monday night the Serb added the US Open to his Australian Open and Wimbledon crowns after he beat Rafael Nadal in a blockbuster clash in Flushing Meadows. Bookmakers Victor Chandler are already looking ahead to 2012 and have released a number of tempting Novak Djokovic Grand Slam bets.

Djokovic is priced at 33/1 to go one better then this year and win all four Grand Slams in 2012, an attractive offer considering the scintillating form he has been in. Winning all four Grand Slams inside one calendar year is a quite phenomenal achievement which has only ever been achieved by two players, Don Budge and Rod Laver, with Laver incredibly doing it twice: in 1962 and 1969. Djokovic is also available at 6/1 to repeat his achievement of 2011 and win three Grand Slams in 2012, while he is 2/1 to win two and 6/4 to win one.

The 24-year-old would love nothing more than to win the career Grand Slam by adding the French Open to his rapidly growing collection, with the Serb has been handed odds of 13/8 to win in Roland Garros. The next Grand Slam is the Australian Open in January 2012 and Djokovic is available at 6/4 to win what would be his third Australian Open title. He can also be found at 13/8 to win next year’s Wimbledon.

Next up for Djokovic is a Davis Cup semi-final against Argentina, starting on Friday 16^th September. Serbia are the odds on 1/4 favourites to beat Argentina, while Argentina are available at 11/4 to win the tie. Serbia were the surprise 2010 Davis Cup winners and are the 5/4 to win again this time around.

Novak Djokovic 2012 Grand Slam Betting

• 11/4 – None
• 6/4 – One
• 2/1 – Two
• 6/1 – Three
• 33/1 – Four

Novak Djokovic 2012 Grand Slam Winner Odds

• 6/4 – 2012 Australian Open
• 13/8 – 2012 French Open
• 13/8 – 2012 Wimbledon

All odds supplied by Victor Chandler

US Open Betting Specials with William Hill

The 2011 US Open gets underway in New York on Monday 29^th August and William Hill are offering a cracking betting special as the best tennis players in the world bid to win the final major of the season. The bookmakers are currently offering tempting odds of 5/1 for the top 4 male tennis players; Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal And Roger Federer to be in semi-finals at Flushing Meadows. With all four players reaching the semis at the French Open and three of the four progressing though to the same stage at Wimbledon, this looks to be a very good bet.

Novak Djokovic heads the betting with odds of 5/4 to win what would be a remarkable third Grand Slam of 2011. Djokovic has reached the final in New York twice but has finished on the losing side both times. However, the 24-year-old is an all together different outfit this time around and comes into the fourth and final Grand Slam with only two defeats to his name this year. Although the second defeat came just a week ago when he had to retire against Murray in Cincinnati due to shoulder injury, which raises questions about his fitness and how he may not be at full strength. This therefore makes his odds look fairly short and if you are after a good price it may be best to look elsewhere.

At 5/1 with William Hill Andy Murray may be the preferred option. The fiery Scot looks in good shape to win his first Grand Slam following his impressive win at the Cincinnati Open, which came as a massive confidence booster. Murray plays some of his best tennis on hard courts and proved this in 2008 when he reached the US Open final. World number two Rafael Nadal is available at 4/1 to win his second Grand Slam of the year. The defending US Open Champion has been overshadowed by Djokovic this year but is still close to unbeatable when he is 100% fit and on top form. However, there have been several concerns over both his form and fitness which is the reason his odds are unusually high.

He may not be dominating the game like he used to but with odds of 9/2 Roger Federer is definitely worth a punt. The 16-time major winner may be without a Grand Slam since the 2010 Australian Open but is always a threat and has won an incredible five times at Flushing Meadows. Outside of the top 4 Mardy Fish is the man to keep an eye out. The American is playing some great tennis and looks a nifty bet at 25/1. Elsewhere Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is priced at 33/1 while former US Open champion Andy Roddick is an outside bet at 66/1.

US Open Men’s Odds

• 5/4 Novak Djokovic
• 4/1 Rafael Nadal
• 9/2 Roger Federer
• 5/1 Andy Murray
• 12/1 Juan Martin Del Potro
• 25/1 Mardy Fish
• 33/1 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
• 40/1 Tomas Berdych
• 40/1 Robin Soderling
• 66/1 Andy Roddick

All odds supplied by William Hill

Serena Williams Hot Favourite In US Open Betting

2011 US Open: 29^th August – 11^th September

The fourth and final Grand Slam of 2011 is soon upon us and the three-time US Open Champion Serena Williams has been installed as the bookies favourite for the US Open, with Boylesports pricing her at 6/4 to come away victorious from Flushing Meadows.

The younger Williams sister has had a difficult past year where she has had to battle back from injury and illness. The 29-year-old has come on heaps and bounds since her return to action in June when she was soundly beaten in the fourth round at Wimbledon by Marion Bartoli. Williams has taken the US hard court season by storm winning back-to-back titles – Standord Classic and the WTA Rogers Cup – thus sending a stark reminder to her rivals of what she is capable of.  Her serve is back on song as is her movement around the court, which makes her a genuine contender in New York. As a result of her improved form she has risen up to 31^st ranking and it won’t soon be long till she is back in the top 10.

The Wimbledon Champion Petra Kvitova is next in the running with odds of 6/1. She is followed by Victoria Azarenka, who is priced at 8/1 and the 2006 Champion Maria Sharapova at 10/1. Sharapova’s odds represent good value as she is playing some great tennis at the moment, and as he recent run to the Wimbledon Final suggests, she is close to reaching her peak after a mixed couple of years. With Serena bursting back on the scene the focus, for once, has been off the World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki, which will come as a welcome relief to the 21-year-old. Throughout the last year the Dane has had to frequently answer questions on when she is going to win a Grand Slam, which she has so far failed to do. With all the build-up talk on other players, at 14/1 she looks like a good punt. She has one of the best all round games in women’s tennis and is also very consistent making her a real threat on all surfaces.

The French Open Champion and Australian Open Finalist, Li Na, is definitely one to watch. The 29-year-old had a fantastic 2011 so far and at 16/1 could well be worth a bet. Elsewhere Venus Williams can be found at 25/1 while Samantha Stosur has odds of 28/1. If you are after an outside bet the former women’s No.1 Ana Ivanovic is available at 80/1. The Serb recently joined up with the former LTA head coach Nigel Sears and providing her game is back on track she could spring an upset or two.

Tournament Outright Odds

• 6/4 – Serena Williams
• 6/1 – Petra Kvitova
• 8/1 – Victoria Azarenka
• 10/1 – Maria Sharapova
• 14/1 – Caroline Wozniacki
• 16/1 – Li Na
• 20/1 – Vera Zvonareva
• 25/1 – Venus Williams
• 25/1 – Sabine Lisicki
• 28/1 – Samantha Stosur
• 40/1 – Marion Bartoli
• 40/1 – Andrea Petkovic
• 40/1 – Agnieszka Radwanska
• 50/1 – Julia Goerges
• 80/1 – Ana Ivanovic

All odds courtesy of Boylesports

Novak Djokovic Early Favourite For US Open

Following his superb victory over Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, Novak Djokovic has been installed as the early favourite for the US Open in August, with odds of 2/1 with the bookmakers Victor Chandler. Simply put, Djokovic has had a stunning 2011. Not only has he won two Grand Slams – Australian Open and Wimbledon – but the Serb has amassed a total of four ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles, and today, he has become the World No.1. Furthermore, he has only been defeated once in 2011 and has beaten Nadal, who is widely considered to be one of the best tennis players ever, a remarkable five times this year. Outstanding.

These achievements were unthinkable a year ago when Djokovic was in a similar position to the one Andy Murray is now – his talent was unquestionable but his execution and self-belief was not. However, a change in mentality has done wonders for the 24-year-old, propelling him to the pinnacle of the sport, and on current form it is going to take a monumental effort to knock him off.

Despite Djokovic’s dominance this year, the US Open is by no means guaranteed. Firstly, he has never won it, and secondly, Nadal and Roger Federer will be more determined than ever to get back to winning ways. As the defending champion and World No.2, Nadal will be his closest challenger for the trophy. After licking his Wimbledon wounds the Spaniard will be itching to get back on the court and claim his second Grand Slam of the year. It is not often that he is overshadowed, and he can be found with odds of 5/2 to win the US Open and get the spotlight firmly back on him.

With odds of 4/1 Federer looks good value. His best days may be behind him but he is still a force in the men’s game, and let’s not forget that he is a five-time winner at Flushing Meadows. If Federer fails to win the last remaining Grand Slam of 2011 then it will be the first time in a mammoth nine years that he has failed to win one of the major tournaments in a calendar year, which we are sure will act as a major motivator come the end of August.

Although his semi-final defeat last week to his nemesis Nadal will hurt, Andy Murray can take confidence from his excellent performances in Grand Slam’s this year. The Scot has finished as runner-up to Djokovic in the Australian Open, and has reached the last four at both the French Open and Wimbledon, falling victim to Nadal on both ocassions. He now needs to draw inspiration from what Djokovic has achieved so far this year, in order to spur him on to win his first Grand Slam. Murray is available at 15/2 to win the US Open, although his time is more likely to come next year.

After his exploits at Wimbledon, the young Australian sensation Bernard Tomic is an outside bet at 100/1. The 18-year-old announced himself on the world stage at The All England Club last week with big wins over Robin Soderling and Xavier Malisse, before taking Djokovic to four sets in the last eight. Similarly, Mardy Fish can be found with long odds of 100/1. The American can reflect on a successful Wimbledon, after he tested Nadal during their quarter-final match, which will give him confidence going into the US Open.

2011 US Open Outright Winner Odds

• 2/1 – Novak Djokovic
• 5/2 – Rafael Nadal
• 4/1 – Roger Federer
• 15/2 – Andy Murray
• 15/2 – Juan Martin Del Potro
• 33/1 – Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
• 40/1 – Robin Soderling
• 50/1 – Andy Roddick
• 50/1 – Tomas Berdych
• 66/1 – Milos Raonic
• 80/1 – David Nalbandian
• 80/1 – Marin Cilic
• 100/1 – Mardy Fish
• 100/1 – Bernard Tomic

All odds supplied by Victor Chandler

Djokovic 12/1 to Win Every Grand Slam

Paddy Power are offering intriguing odds of 12/1 for Novak Djokovic to win all four Grand Slams in 2011. The Serbian superstar has been in sensational form so far this year, and with the Australian Open already under his belt, who says he can’t complete the clean sweep.

At the time of writing the 23-year-old remains undefeated in 2011. His incredible winning streak dates back to the previous year, in which he ended on a high having lead Serbia to their first ever Davis Cup title after beating France 3-2 in a thrilling final. Djokovic has since won the Australian Open, three ATP Masters titles in Indian Wells, Miami and Madrid, as well as tournaments in Dubai and Belgrade. Djokovic is currently looking good in the Rome Masters – an event he won three years ago – and is due to face Robin Soderling in the quarter-finals. His 6-4 6-1 demolition of Stanislas Wawrinka in the previous round takes his 2011 winning tally to 34, only eight wins away from equalling John McEnroe’s 42-0 start in 1984.

Djokovic seems to have overcome a major mental barrier concerning Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer and now goes into every match against the two tennis greats with buckets of confidence, whereas before he perhaps lacked the belief that he was really going to win. The next Grand Slam on the tennis calender is the French Open, which begins on 22nd May, and Paddy Power have Djokovic at 12/5 to win.

Novak Djokovic Specials

12/1 – Win all four Grand Slams in 2011/12

11/2 – Win three Grand Slams in 2011/12

7/4 – Win two Grand Slams in 2011/12

12/5 – Win 2011 French Open

7/2 – Win 2011 Wimbledon

11/4 – Win 2011 US Open

All odds courtesy of Paddy Power

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Women’s US Open – 4th Round Matches

6th September

With just 3 games left for today, you will need to get in quick for the above offer, featured game today includes the second favourite for the US Open Caroline Wozniacki.

• Svetlana Kuznetsova v Dominika Cibulkova
• Kaia Kanepi v Yanina Wickmayer
• Caroline Wozniacki v Maria Sharapova

7th September

Just one game is scheduled for today.

• Andrea Petkovic v Vera Zvonareva

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