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May 2010 - French Open Betting

The French Open is one of the most eagerly awaited tournaments on the tennis calendar and never fails to deliver quality matches that excite tennis fans and tennis bettors the world over.

The French Open at Roland Garros is the second Grand Slam of the year. This one is on clay and British interest hasn't gone far in recent years. The last winner from these isles was Sue Barker back in 1976. Can Andy Murray break through and win? Rafael Nadal has been the king of the Ronald Garros court and only lost there for the first time last year. For the latest betting news and previews from the team at betting.betfair keep checking out the French Open page and find out the best odds.

French Open Daily Tips: When two Spaniards go to war...

'Super-intense' Verdasco should have too much for fellow countryman Nicolas Almagro

Andy Murray's out but the excitement continues at the French Open where Ben Caudell has a pair of bets today...

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Ben Caudell

31 May 2010

French Open Daily Tips: Murray must dig deep to beat Berdych

Andy Murray faces a tough match today

After a tough first week at Roland Garros, Andy Murray embarks on what promises to be a hard-fought contest against in-form Tomas Berdych. Does Ben Caudell believe the Brit's fighting spirit will see him into...

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Ben Caudell

30 May 2010

French Open Daily Tips: Ambitious youngster set to go the distance

Number one by Christmas?

Ben Caudell believes there is value to be had when two in-form players come face to face at Roland Garros......

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Ben Caudell

29 May 2010

French Open Daily Tips: Value to be had backing 'the grinder'...

Alexandra Dulgheru will never stop trying

Ben Caudell looks at the ladies draw for today's bet...

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Ben Caudell

28 May 2010

French Open Betting: Why diva tantrum means Jo isn't on Tsong

Cheer up Jo - you're the French number one

The French number one has been having a whinge about the scheduling at Roland Garros. But if he doesn't change his attitude soon, Jo Wilfried Tsonga could be in trouble when he meets a rising...

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Ralph Ellis

27 May 2010

French Open Daily Tips: Going, going, Gonzalez?

French Open Betting

A young Ukranian is out to upset the odds against last year's semi-finalist while a certain Serbian star is getting back to her best. Ben Caudell selects the best bets....

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Ben Caudell

27 May 2010

Murray v Chela: Easy for Andy?

That first round match was an epic but it may have grooved Andy's game

The Brit is looking for a smooth passage to the third round against a familiar opponent. Joe Dyer thinks he can do it...

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Joe Dyer

26 May 2010

French Open Daily Tips: Outsider puts friendship aside in bid to upset odds

They may be friends but they will be going all out to beat each other today

There's an all-French affair at Roland Garros today as two pals go head to head. We may not see an upset but we should see a long match, says Ben Caudell. Meanwhile, a rising Czech...

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Ben Caudell

26 May 2010

French Open Daily Tips: Side with the resolute Aussie

Steely eyes, fist pump and ice water running through the veins. We give you Lleyton Hewitt

Lleyton Hewitt is not one to hide away when the going gets tough and a first-round encounter against a home favourite is tough indeed. This is just the sort of match he's made a career...

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Ben Caudell

25 May 2010

French Open Results: Murray backed at 10-1 as he outlasts Gasquet again

Murray was relieved to get past Gasquet in the first round

Relief for Andy backers as British star trades at big odds before knocking out erratic Frenchman in first round five setter....

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Maxliu

25 May 2010

French Open Daily Tips: Victory for Vera?

Dushevina' s record at Roland Garros isn't great, but it's better than Bondarenko's

Ben Caudell tells us why Vera Dushevina is the player to side with as she goes up against Alona Bondarenko this afternoon....

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Ben Caudell

24 May 2010

French Open Daily Tips: Murray to crash out to home favourite

French Open Betting

Andy Murray's build-up to the second Slam of the year has been far from convincing and a first round clash against the unseeded and extremely dangerous Richard Gasquet is the last thing he would have...

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Ben Caudell

24 May 2010

The Betting Challenge Week 41: Fed up with all of the Nadal hype

Federer can beat Nadal mano-a-mano if they meet in the final as expected

Having called last year's French Open winner, Jack Houghton is back to tennis for more of the same and tells us where his precious £100 is going in Week 41....

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Jack Houghton

23 May 2010

Men's French Open Betting: Tough to oppose Nadal in these conditions

Unless we get bright sunshine and quick courts it's hard to see past Rafael Nadal winning once more

To beat Rafael Nadal on clay you need hot, bright conditions where the ball flies off the racket. Unfortunately for Nadal layers, we're unlikely to get too much of that over the next couple of...

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Sean Calvert

22 May 2010

Women's French Open Betting: Five first round shocks

Down and out or just down? Alicia Molik has a decent chance of knocking out Jankovic at a huge price

Gary Boswell picks five outsiders from the women's first round draw who can upset the odds and make us a profit in the process, including why Alicia Molik can knock out former World Number One...

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Gary Boswell

22 May 2010

Women's French Open Betting: A quartet of dark horses

Maria Jose Martinez-Sanchez gets her teeth into the Rome Open trophy but will you be having a nibble on her price of [42.0]?

Gary Boswell is more than aware of the threat posed by Justine Henin in Paris but even at an invitingly big 3.2, he's staying clear of the little Belgian champ and goes into battle with...

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Gary Boswell

21 May 2010

French Open Betting: Are you backing or laying this man?

Business as usual: Rafael Nadal celebrates winning in Madrid last week

There are no prizes for guessing who is the hot favourite for the French Open title in the men's draw and it's not surprising that Rafal Nadal is trading as short as [1.44]. But all...

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Barry Millns

19 May 2010

French Open Womens' Singles: A favourite, a dark horse and a long shot

Will Justine Henin be celebrating in Paris again?

Justine Henin has a formidable record at Roland Garros and is determined to add to her four French Open titles. Meanwhile, a maturing talent can thrive on home support and a former-Wimbledon champion bids to...

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Barry Millns

18 May 2010

The French Open: All you need to know about the clay Slam

They'll get through a few of these over French Open fortnight at Roland Garros

Simon Mundie pays tribute to the second Grand Slam on the calendar where the crowd can do unpredictable things and only the fittest, most patient players survive...

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Simon Mundie

15 May 2010

French Open Betting: If Nadal fails, who can capitalise?

Ernest Gulbis has all the talent to win a Grand Slam but does he have what it takes between the ears?

As ever, the betting for the French Open revolves around whether Rafael Nadal is a back or a lay at his current price. If he's not the man to win it, then who should we...

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Simon Mundie

7 May 2010