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February 2007 - Players Under the Microscope

The best players at any sport are never at their best all the time. This is very much true for tennis players. The team at betting.betfair often have a look at how some of the players are doing and what they need to do better. By doing this sometimes we can get an insight as to how to bet on tennis as by knowing whose hot and whose not we can bet on tennis with just that little bit more confidence.

Henman happy to be back

admitted he was surprised to play so well on his comeback from injury after beating Nicolas Mahut in straight sets in Las Vegas. The British number two has been out of action since late...

28 Feb 2007

Henman ready to rock in Vegas

Tim Henman will finally get his 2007 season up and running on Tuesday despite admitting he is not match fit. The British number two faces Nicolas Mahut in the first round of the Tennis Challenge...

27 Feb 2007

Federer recovers to edge past Pless

withstood an early scare before beating Kristian Pless in the first round of the Dubai Open. The unstoppable Swiss star, playing in his first match since the Australian Open final, was forced into a...

27 Feb 2007

Novak Djokovic profile

Although Roger Federer is the talk of the town this week as he enjoys a record-breaking stay in the world number one spot, the new kids on the block are still capable of getting the...

26 Feb 2007

Federer eyes another record

Roger Federer has broken a 30-year-old record to become the longest reigning world number one player. The Swiss ace has held the top spot now for 161 consecutive weeks, beating the previous best held by...

26 Feb 2007

Venus makes Memphis final

took just 71 minutes to see off Ioana Raluca Olaru and book her place in the final of the Memphis International. Former world number one, Williams, playing in her first event in over four months...

26 Feb 2007

Williams Peer-less in Memphis

Venus Williams has targeted a place in world's top 16 after easily beating Shahar Peer in the final of the Memphis International. The 26-year-old has only just returned to action after a lengthy absence due...

25 Feb 2007

Murray out in Memphis

rued a number of missed chances after losing in straight sets to Andy Roddick in the semi-finals of the Memphis International. The British number one was looking to make it back-to-back victories over the...

25 Feb 2007

Murray makes last four

Andy Murray brushed past Stefan Koubek to set up a semi-final showdown with Andy Roddick at the Memphis International. The progressive 19-year-old beat Austria's Koubek 6-3 6-2 to set up a repeat of last week's...

24 Feb 2007

Henin fights back to reach Dubai final

Justine Henin has made it through to the final of the Dubai Open, after coming from a set down to beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 1-6 6-4 6-0. The top seed lost the first seven points of...

23 Feb 2007

The wonder of Murray in Memphis

Andy Murray enjoyed a comfortable path to the quarter-finals of the Memphis International, defeating Denmark's Kristian Pless in straight sets. The British number one beat Pless on his way to winning the San Jose event...

23 Feb 2007

Henin edges past Paszek

Justine Henin admitted she was lucky to make it through to the quarter-finals of the Dubai Open after scraping past Tamira Paszek. The top seed lost the first set but eventually turned the game on...

22 Feb 2007

Murray digs deep in Memphis

Andy Murray survived a last-set scare to beat Frank Dancevic 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the first round of the Memphis International. The 19-year-old Scot, fresh from his San Jose Open success, was in inspired form...

22 Feb 2007

Experience the key - Murray

Andy Murray believes the experience he has gained over the last year or so will help him become more consistent this season. Fresh from retaining his SAP Open title in San Jose, the British number...

21 Feb 2007

Murray retains his SAP title

Andy Murray came from a set down to defeat Croatia's Ivo Karlovic and retain his SAP Open title in San Jose. The British number one lost the opening set tie-break but then highlighted his battling...

19 Feb 2007

Federer equals number one record

Roger Federer has matched Jimmy Connors' record for the longest spell as world number one - 160 weeks. The Swiss ace first reached the top of the rankings in February 2004 and has since won...

19 Feb 2007

Player Profile - Gael Monfils

Gael Monfils caused an early surprise at the Australian Open in Melbourne last month, when he knocked out 2006 runner-up Marcos Baghdatis in the second round. It wasn't just that he won, it was the...

19 Feb 2007

Murray books San Jose final date

Defending champion Andy Murray got the better of Andy Roddick again to book his place in the final of the SAP Open in San Jose. British number one Murray, who beat Roddick at the same...

17 Feb 2007

Murray wants extra strength

Andy Murray admits he is trying to add more power to his game as he prepares to face Hyung-Taik Lee in the last eight of the SAP Open. The British number one faces the South...

16 Feb 2007

Murray shows the way in San Jose

Betfair punters who backed Andy Murray to retain his San Jose Open title will have been impressed by the Scot's battling performance as he overcame Kristian Pless in the third round. Murray was pushed all...

15 Feb 2007

Murray makes winning return

Andy Murray cruised to victory in his return to the ATP Tour, beating Kevin Kim in straight sets at the San Jose Open. The British number one claimed a 6-3 6-1 success over his American...

14 Feb 2007

BETFAIR PROFILE....RICHARD GASQUET

French ace Richard Gasquet goes into the Open 13 in Marseille with a glowing tribute ringing in his ears after his Davis Cup exploits at the weekend. The 20-year-old rugby fanatic from Beziers won both...

12 Feb 2007

Murray set for first defence

Andy Murray begins the defence of his SAP Open title in San Jose on Tuesday looking to preserve his status in the world's top 20. The 19-year-old shocked the tennis world 12 months ago by...

12 Feb 2007

Murray set for return

Andy Murray has been drawn to face America's Kevin Kim when he makes his return to the ATP Tour next week. The British number one has not played a competitive tournament since the Australian Open,...

10 Feb 2007

US handed Williams boost

Serena Williams has confirmed that she will play for the United States in this year's Fed Cup, which will be her first appearance in the event since 2003. The Australian Open winner has been hampered...

9 Feb 2007

Henin marches on at Paris Open

Justin Henin was forced to come from a set down to beat Emilie Loit and book her place in the second round of the Paris Open on Wednesday. Playing her first match since November because...

8 Feb 2007

Henman targets Rotterdam Open

Tim Henman's comeback from a knee injury has been put on hold after he pulled out of next week's Open 13 in Marseille. The British number two has been out of action since appearing in...

8 Feb 2007

Henin raring to go

Justin Henin has revealed her desire to get back on court helped overcome the heartache of her marriage break-up. The Belgian star made the final of all four Grand Slams last year, winning the French...

6 Feb 2007

Profile - Fernando Gonzalez

For two weeks in January he was the talk of tennis, the hot property eager to test the mighty Roger Federer. It didn't quite end how he would have wanted at the Australian Open in...

5 Feb 2007

Federer fires warning

Roger Federer has issued a warning to his rivals that he plans to continue his domination of the sport for at least another five years. The world number one showed his intent at keeping his...

5 Feb 2007