ATP Rotterdam Tennis Betting – Youzhny, Simon and Lopez in action

Rotterdam, Netherlands – Mikhail Youzhny, the 2010 runner-up, is set to begin his campaign at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament when he takes on Marcel Granollers. Elsewhere, French hopeful Gilles Simon and Spanish hopeful Feliciano Lopez get their bids underway against Benoit Paire and Florian Mayer respectively. Tennis betting markets are in full swing, including tennis betting odds and lines on these matches; so without further ado, here is the breakdown.

Tennis Betting Line:

Marcel Granollers +4½ +100 +375 21 O -110 U -130

Mikhail Youzhny -4½ -140 -650 21 O -110 U -130

Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time (02:00 AM Pacific Time) Wednesday February 9, 2011

Tennis Betting Verdict: Mikhail Youzhny is tipped as the solid favourite at -650 to win outright. The Russian was a runner-up last year when he lost to Soderling in the final (on a retirement). He arrives this year on so-so form, boasting only a 2-1 mark after only competing at the Australian Open this year.

It is the first meeting between Youzhny and Granollers (tipped at +375). The Spaniard is in the negative ahead of this match, boasting a 1-2 mark, not to mention he is at the ranking disadvantage to Youzhny.

Youzhny is the better bet, undoubtedly. Granollers will be no pushover but I expect Youzhny, with all the versatility and tricks in his game, can overcome the baseline grinder comfortably.

Tennis Free Betting Picks: Youzhny in straight sets

Florian Mayer -2½ -130 -200 22½ O -120 U -120

Feliciano Lopez +2½ -110 +150 22½ O -120 U -120

Match Time: 05:00 AM Eastern Time (02:00 AM Pacific Time) Wednesday February 9, 2011

Tennis Betting Verdict: The matchup between Florian Mayer and Feliciano Lopez is a much-anticipated affair, expected to deliver several twists. Lopez goes into the clash at the disadvantage at +150 while Mayer is tipped at -200. This is purely down to form. Mayer has had a great start to his season. He is 9-4 ahead of the clash, which includes a quarterfinal in Brisbane and two semis appearances – Sydney and Zagreb. Moreover, owns a big scalp on the season, beating former top-ten player Nikolay Davyenko in Melbourne. Confidence is high in his camp and that makes him the better bet. That said if Lopez wins, it wouldn’t be a shocker.

Tennis Free Betting Picks: Mayer in three sets

Tennis Betting Line:

Benoit Paire +5 -145 +500 20½ O -120 U -120

Gilles Simon -5 +105 -1000 20½ O -120 U -120

Match Time: 07:00 AM Eastern Time (04:00 AM Pacific Time) Wednesday February 9, 2011

Tennis Betting Verdict: Bookmakers are cornering the market on this match firmly in Simon’s camp, and for good reason. The Frenchman is a hot favourite at -1000 and recommending such a whopping price tag is a significant on paper edge over his opponent and compatriot. Simon has the surface edge as well as good form on the season, 6-2 that includes a title. He took Federer to five sets in Melbourne, not an easy thing to do. Moreover, he has experience over his lesser-ranked compatriot, Benoit Paire.

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