My tennis betting diary

[Horneris]

fucking Stebe.

Came back from the dead to lead 5-1 in the 4th set and Hewitt was huffing and puffing away and Stebe went as low as 1.77 at this point.

Then he just hits a brick wall and instantly chokes and goes from playing lights out tennis to not getting a ball over the net. Lost 6 games in a row to lose 7-5 and the match 3-1. Disgusting scenes.

Hewitt is so finished at the game its unreal though, feel sorry for him. Don't expect an epic encounter when he meets Roddick.

[Sighmuns]

fucking Stebe.

Came back from the dead to lead 5-1 in the 4th set and Hewitt was huffing and puffing away and Stebe went as low as 1.77 at this point.

Then he just hits a brick wall and instantly chokes and goes from playing lights out tennis to not getting a ball over the net. Lost 6 games in a row to lose 7-5 and the match 3-1. Disgusting scenes.

Hewitt is so finished at the game its unreal though, feel sorry for him. Don't expect an epic encounter when he meets Roddick.

My thoughts exactly... can't fkin believe Stebe didn't close out that 4th set. I gave Stebe a huge edge if it went to a 5th; Hewitt looked done.

[Dubai]

Someone needs to tell Stebe that an unforced error results in his opponent winning the point- the second set was a joke, he must have hit 20+

[Horneris]

Benneateau to beat Simon @ 11/8 a great price with Stan James for those of you who can get on. People want to back 2.24 on betfair so it is an arb but also Simon just played a 5 set match taking numerous medical treatment breaks in the process of losing 2 sets to a complete unknown.

Not impossible he will turn it around (esp given the H2H score of 4-1 altho they were different players then) but when you factor in the fact that Benne has been playing some of the best tennis of his life the last few months, I make it almost a pick em.

Its not tonight tho, its 2moro night.

[Dubai]

stan james retirement rules?

[Horneris]

stan james retirement rules?

http://www.tennisform.com/default.asp?action=RULES&tournament=none

Void, that sucks.

[Dubai]

5-4 with ladbrokes, who pay out is a better shout. Plus the price actually exists

[DungBeetle]

I was absolutely anihilated on the Stebe match.  Thought Chewitt was dead on his feet so bought Stebe points supremacy on the spreads heavily when he lead 5-1 in the fourth estimating that he would run away with the 5th set and he hardly won a point after that the useless sack of dung.  My cunning hedge in case Hewitt was tanking the 4th and made a match of the 5th set was to buy total games.

And of course my musings on the 5th set were redundant and both bets exploded in my face   . 

[Sighmuns]

I was absolutely anihilated on the Stebe match.  Thought Chewitt was dead on his feet so bought Stebe points supremacy on the spreads heavily when he lead 5-1 in the fourth estimating that he would run away with the 5th set and he hardly won a point after that the useless sack of dung.  My cunning hedge in case Hewitt was tanking the 4th and made a match of the 5th set was to buy total games.

And of course my musings on the 5th set were redundant and both bets exploded in my face   . 

I think it's fair enough thought process there; Hewitt's legs looked gone, winning that 4th set might well have been his sole chance to win the match.

I make Roddick about 1.12 for the next round with Hewitt based on Hewitt's showing today/Roddick's form. As he's sitting there at 1.35 i've taken the plunge and put a big bet (for me) backing Roddick. Anyone else thinking similarly?

[Dubai]

Yes will be a big bet from me too

Brent i took the 5-4 with lads about ur fella v Simon- if u didnt get on and want any of it, can have any amount- just pm me

[DungBeetle]

Dubai - not sure if you've been there recently but the Skillet Fish has been taken OFF the menu at Umu and replaced by a mediocre black cod.      I've requested for it to be re-installed immediately.

[Dubai]

oh dear- Was gonna go as soon as she is "allowed" to eat raw fish again. Skillet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Black Cod

Black Cod is so overrated generally, proper tourist order. We went to a Japanese cooking course at a ladys house and she couldnt believe the hype over Black Cod, in Japan its cheap as chips and an everyday item rather than a luxury item.

[Dubai]

If you fancy something bit different than eating out, its not as good as Umu obviously but I would highly recommend it still- defo way way better than all the chain Japaneses anyway

http://www.oisushi.com/Pages/home.htm

I got the guy to come round and do a 12 course tasting menu for gfs birthday last year. He has a rough menu and allows you to basically tell him any dishes you want etc, and does seasonal stuff as well

[DungBeetle]

Thanks - will give it a try next time I am down that way.  Well done on your WPT by the way

[Solaris]

Went to bed with Hewitt 2-0 up so to see Stebe blew a 5-1 lead in the fourth put me on huge tilt! Sigh...

Troicki - 4.5 @ 9/10 (2 units)WON WON + 1.8 units
Stebe @ 7/2 v Hewitt (2 units) LOST - 2 units
Adding in-play: Haase @ 5/1 v Roddick (2 units) LOST - 2 units

Total profit: 53.00 units

Has to be said I'm running shit hot atm - to be 53 units up is incredible. Downswingaments are on the way, but for now I'm very happy. Unfortunately/fortunately I start my new job tomorrow so I'm going to have to scale back somewhat as there's no chance of in-play trading. Annoying, but I'm super happy I've got this new job, so a small price to pay.

Action tonight:

Wawrinka @ 13/10 v Baghdatis (2 units)
Lacko @ evens v Young (3 units)
Lacko to win 3-0 @ 11/2
Rochus @ 7 v Berdych
Govortsova @ 2 v Medina-Garrigues
Voskoboeva to win 2-0 @ 6/4 (2 units)