Two from the early morning China games. Can't see myself getting too involved this week. Some of the bentest characters playing are involved this week
. Davis Cup matches next week muddy things further.
Schuttler-Cilic
Cilic has done nothing on this surface to justify favoritism even against a fading Schuttler. The German has good record in Asia and Cilic is barely in the top 200 on hardcourt.
1 Unit Schuttler @ 2.20
Lu-Pashkani
Pashkani was playing in the wilds of the Ukraine late Saturday so has had little time to acclimitaise here. As it is he is a clay courter through and through and faces Lu who has 4 Challenge titles (all hard won in Asia). Lu is nothing special but the flights will probably catch up with Pashkani here.
1.75 Units Lu @ 1.60