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Old 19-01-2006, 21:49
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Re: Tennis 2006 - Weeks 3 and 4, January 16-29 *Australian Open*

The two selections that I nearly took, Chela and Mirnyi, both won

Round 3

Mario Ancic to beat David Ferrer 10pts @ 1.55 (betfair)
It seems like I back Ancic every time I post here, but yet again I have to repeat, on hardcourts he only loses to big servers and (I have said in the past world class players, but will modify slightly) players in world class form/world class players. Ferrer is a solid player, but isn't a player who will beat guys that are quality on a surface. Ancic won 6-1 6-1 in their only previous meeting.

Feliciano Lopez to beat Ivan Ljubicic 5pts @ 3.85 (betfair)
Ljubicic isn't a good grand slam player - never made it past the 3rd round. Lopez beat Ljubicic in their only metting (start of 2004) and, crucially, it was on Rebound Ace, the same surface as is being used here. Can't leave a price like this alone, despite Lopez's slow start to 2006. Could see a 5 setter here, so should be a good one for the traders too.
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