US Open Free Picks – Roddick begins US Open campaign

Flushing Meadow, New York – The final Grand Slam of the season is upon and while it is doesn’t wrap up the season by any means it does spell the end of the majors of the season. If you are anything like me, you are so stoked that the 2009 US Open is finally underway you can’t wait to get started on the betting. So, to dispel with formalities, let us just get to it.

Tennis Betting Line:

Thiago Alves +9 -140 +1200 29 O -115 U -125

Lleyton Hewitt -9 Ev -5000 29 O -115 U -125

Match Time: Not Before 04:00 P.M. Eastern Time Monday August 31, 2009

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Tennis Betting Verdict: Two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt ( 2001 US Open champion and 2002 Wimbledon champion) begins his campaign against Thiago Alves of Brazil. Hewitt is enjoying an encouraging season after suffering a hip injury last year and his career being called into question. Hewitt is 28-16 on the season with one title. He has improved his ranking to No.32 after starting the year beyond the top 100. More importantly, he believes, and so do many in tennis circles, that he belongs in the top 20 at least.

Hewitt is coming off a quarterfinal appearance at Cincinnati where he lost to Federer – not that many believed he would win that match still it bears noting he was hobbled at the time with a knee injury and lost easily 3-6, 4-6.

Hewitt enters this match as the huge favourite at -5000. Barring any lingering injuries, he should be a sure play for the win.

Tennis Free Picks: Hewitt in straight sets -5000 | Over 29 -115

Tennis Betting Line:

Andy Roddick -9 Ev -10000 28 O -135 U -105

Bjorn Phau +9 -140 +1800 28 O -135 U -105

Match Time: 08:30 PM. Eastern Time Monday August 31 2009

Tennis Betting Verdict: Andy Roddick is a massive favourite in this match at -10000. The odds are hardly enticing for tennis bettors but seeing that everyone expects Roddick to sail through this match, easily too, he is the only play. There is really nothing else to say about this match.

Tennis Free Picks: Roddick in straight sets -10000| Under 29 -125