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May 2011 - 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 Tips: Rafa to be put to the sword

Rafael Nadal hasn't looked his unbeatable self this year on the clay of Paris

He's up against the last man to beat him at Roland Garros and he looks exhausted and shaken. We just have to take on Rafael Nadal when he plays Robin Soderling, says Sean Calvert....

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Sean Calvert

31 May 2011

French Open Result: 12-1 Murray makes the quarters

Murray celebrates the win

It's see-saw stuff for Murray who trades in double figures as he comes through tough fourth round test in the final set...

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Joe Dyer

31 May 2011

French Open Tips: Experienced old hand to come through

Svetlana Kuznetzova for the semi-finals?

Sean Calvert recommends getting involved in the women's quarter-finals at Roland Garros on Tuesday where a Russian with a few years on the clock can find herself in the latter stages of a grand slam...

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Sean Calvert

30 May 2011

French Open Tips: Has Murray reached the end of the line?

Andy Murray lies on the floor after spraining his ankle - will the injury stop him today?

Would you take odds-on about an injured Andy Murray progressing at the French Open today? Sean Calvert isn't!...

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Sean Calvert

30 May 2011

French Open Tips Day Eight: JJ to KO the champion

Jelena Jankovic has a 3-1 advantage in the head-to-head against Francesca Schiavone

Jelena Jankovic is known for a certain inconsistency at times, and often on the biggest stages, but there are good reasons to think she can beat defending champion Francesca Schiavone....

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Ben Caudell

28 May 2011

French Open Tips Day Seven: Alex and Arantxa

Alex Dolgopolov has so far fared pretty well in the five-set format of Grand Slams

Ahead of Saturday's action Ben is siding with a pony-tailed youngster in the men's draw and the Dutch teenager who caused one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far in the women's. Read...

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Ben Caudell

27 May 2011

French Open Tips Day Six: The Juan to end his run?

Is his extraordinary run coming to an end?

Ben has selected the best bets or three Friday ties at the French Open. But there's no doubt about which is the most exciting prospect and our man even reckons we might see an upset....

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Ben Caudell

26 May 2011

French Open Tips Day Five: Kubot to march on?

Kubot is bidding to climb back up the rankings

Ben Caudell selects a pair of promising bets for Thursday at Roland Garros, including a resurgent Polish player....

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Ben Caudell

25 May 2011

French Open Tips: Two outsiders for day four at Roland Garros

Thomas Schoorel is bound for the big time

Ben Caudell is looking for a pair of up and coming youngsters to do the business at long odds on the first Wednesday of the French Open...

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Ben Caudell

24 May 2011

French Open Tips: Head-to-heads make Monaco the bet

Will Monaco be the man on Tuesday?

Ben Caudell has studied the stats and will be getting behind an in-form Argentine at Roland Garros on day three...

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Ben Caudell

23 May 2011

French Open Day Two Tips: Watson can pass tough test

Ben's backing Helen to triumph on day two

Ben Caudell expects an upset in the men's draw on day two and a winning start for a young British pretender in the women's......

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Ben Caudell

22 May 2011

French Open Day One Tips: Montanes can make miserable return for Hewitt

Montanes can send Hewitt packing

It's day one at Roland Garros and Ben Caudell is here to select the best bets and find the value that could give you a winning start......

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Ben Caudell

21 May 2011

French Open Men's Draw: Five potential first round upsets

French Open Betting

On the eve of the French Open, Sean Calvert selects five matches in which punters could find the first round value......

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Sean Calvert

21 May 2011

French Open Women's Draw: Five potential first round upsets

Gary believes Vania King could cause an upset in round one

The Boz tuned in to the French Open Women's draw on Friday and he's been at the form books ever since, working out his potential first round shocks. The following are his top five to...

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Gary Boswell

21 May 2011

French Open Betting: Can Caro crack her Slam duck?

Is Caro ready to roar at the Garros or will she crumble on clay?

She is the world number one but still doesn't have a Grand Slam singles title. Guy McCrea wonders if Caroline Wozniacki will end that wait at the French Open ......

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Guy McCrea

21 May 2011

French Open Men's Draw: Monster Monfils' price a tempter

Can Gael Monfils emerge from the shadows with another Roland Garros run?

Sure, we're all set for a Nadal v Djokovic final but don't rule out a few big priced players enjoying a run at the French Open title, says Sean Calvert...

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Sean Calvert

20 May 2011

French Open Betting: Novak's run MUST end at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic has mastered the switch to clay but can he conjure more wins from his aching limbs?

It's not just a lazy assumption that Jack Houghton is making - the stats say that Novak's dream run will come to an end before the men's French Open final and that makes the Serbian...

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Jack Houghton

20 May 2011

French Open Women's Draw: Perfect for a punt on a longshot

Francesca Schiavone celebrates winning last year's French Open

The French Open women's tournament saw a shock last year as Francesca Schiavone triumphed. Gary Boswell explains why you'd be wise to back a surprise this year too....

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Gary Boswell

17 May 2011

Nole doubt about it - Djokovic's chance to win French Open

Novak Djokovic - is he set for Roland Garros glory?

The French Open gets underway next Monday and a certain Serbian player is making real waves in the winner market as his splendid form continues. Can he deny Rafael Nadal a sixth title?...

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Maxliu

17 May 2011

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Rafael Nadal won't win the French Open

Rafa was floored by Nole in Rome. Will we see a repeat in Paris?

With Federer flailing, you'd think Rafael Nadal was even more of a certainty to win the French Open than usual. Not so the Betfair Contrarian who anticipates an upset at Roland Garros......

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The Betfair Contrarian

16 May 2011

French Open Betting: What it takes to master the clay

Caroline Wozniacki has most of the characteristics needed to prevail on clay

The WTA clay court season is now in full swing, with Madrid, Rome and ultimately the French Open all taking place this month. Guy McCrea discusses some of the key characteristics required to do well...

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Guy McCrea

8 May 2011