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Old 09-06-2007, 11:38
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Re: Men and Womens Final

20pts Henin to break first (1.50 @ Ladbrokes)
21pts UNDER 22.5 Games (1.66 @ Ladbrokes)
54.40pts Henin to beat Ivanovic (1.21 @ Betfair)

Sharapova played like a cunt in the semis. While I'm not taking anything away from Ivanovic in that match, I don't think Sharapova turned up in the semis at all and the semis is by no means indicative of Ivanovic's merits against Henin. Prior to playing Serena Williams, I'd mentioned I can't see the winner coming beyond the Henin-Williams tie and I still haven't seen anything to change my mind. If anything, I think many have overlooked how a less-than-fully-fit Kuznetsova troubled Ivanovic in the immediate aftermath of the Serb's euphoric triumph over Sharapova. In essence, I haven't seen anything to be remotely convinced Ivanovic will pose enough problems for the Belgian.

Henin's experience and pedigree here is well-established and beyond question. While Ivanovic's strength very much lies in her first serves, she'll be up against an opponent on this surface she has never previously encountered en route to the final - Henin's return will certainly give the Serb something to think about and if Henin remains focused, this should prove to be no more than a walk in the park.

Similarly, So long as Henin takes this one in straight sets with a break in each set (and assuming she doesn't take this 7-5, 7-5 ), the under 22.5 games market certainly looks tasty IMO.

Cheers & Good Luck!

Starting Bank : 100.00pts
Current Bank : 95.40 pts
Profit/Loss : -4.60 pts
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