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Tennis Betting: Women's year review - part two

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:53:12 +0000

In the concluding part of his look back at women's tennis in 2009, Guy McCrea reviews some more of the season's top stories.

Tennis Betting: Finished at 30

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:29:10 +0000

A punishing schedule, excessive amounts of money and psychological pressure mean tennis players' careers are getting shorter, says Simon Mundie.

What are the ingredients needed to master the art of winning in tennis?

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:16:33 +0000

Simon Mundie investigates what it takes to acquire the winning habit

Tennis Betting: Survival of the fittest

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:46:56 +0000

With just over a month to go until the O2 Masters in London, many of the top players are out injured. Sooner or later the mens' punishing schedule will have to be reduced, says Simon Mundie - otherwise some exceptional talents could be forced into early retirement.

Tennis Betting: Check the statistics for punting pointers to 2010

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:59:58 +0000

The numbers help to show strengths and weaknesses of various players, so who needs to do what to advance next year? Simon Mundie breaks it down for you

Tennis Betting: The finds of 2009

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:36:10 +0000

Soderling abandons mood swings, Ferrero makes rediscovers his bite and two young American's eye the big time - Simon Mundie looks at the most promising players to emerge (and re-emerge) in 2009.

Tennis Betting: Justine Henin announces return

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:10:52 +0000

Former world number one Justine Henin plans to return to the WTA Tour next season. The Belgian is the latest major star to make a comeback in women's tennis. Guy McCrea asks if she can emulate the fairytale return of her compatriot Kim Clijsters to the sport ...

Tennis Betting: Watch out Tennis world - Nadal is on his way back

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:27:33 +0000

Women's Tennis 2009: The battle is on for No.1 status, but who wants it?

Thu, 07 May 2009 11:01:11 +0000

Barry Millns assesses the state of play in the women's game where few seem capable of grasping the mantle of "world's best".

Tennis 2009: The trouble with the women...

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:20:07 +0000

Simon Mundie is distinctly unimpressed by the top players in the women's game.

BNP Paribas Open Thursday Night Tips: Young Niki to slay Terrible Ivan

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:04:23 +0000

Fresh from an 100% record with yesterday's tips, Ben Caudell talks us through day two's selections including a win for young gun Nishikori over an ageing Ivan Ljubicic.

Women's Tennis Betting: An attractive option

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:36:59 +0000

As tennis punters, we may be more familiar with the men's game than the women's but that tends to make value harder to find where Roger and Rafa are concerned... Matthew Walton explains why knowing how to sort the brides from the bridesmaids can be profit.

Grand Slam Betting: Tsonga and Murray have what it takes but will 2009 be their year?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:58:27 +0000

2008 was significant in that someone other than Nadal or Federer won a Grand Slam. But just what do you need to win one and who of the curent crop not to have won one yet, have what it takes, asks Simon Mundie.

Sampras v Stepanek Odds: Stepanek the favourite to beat old-timer in Prague

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:28:18 +0000

The King of Swing returns tonight in an exhibition match against Radek Stepanek to raise money for charity. The proceeds of the betting on Betfair are going to charity too, so what excuse not to get involved?

Tennis Betting: Who to keep an eye on in 2009

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:58:04 +0000

It's been an intriguing year on the Men's Tennis tour and Simon Mundie reflects on the events of 2008 as well as taking a look at which players could be making an impact in 2009.