French Open 2009 Jurgen Melzer vs Gael Monfils Betting Odds: Frenchman Gael Monfils, who reached the semi-finals at the French Open in 2008, may be the last best hope for the French in this year's Roland Garros. Monfils' fellow countryman, Gilles Simon, the seventh ranked player in the world, fell this morning in straight sets to Victor Hanescu.
French Open 2009 Jurgen Melzer vs Gael Monfils Betting Odds at Bodog.com have Monfils listed as a -250 money line favorite in his match with the Austrian Melzer.
Gael Monfils has played up to his No. 10 ATP ranking this week, easily getting the better of American Bobby Reynolds in the first round by a score of 6-2, 6-3, 6-1. He also recorded a straight sets victory in the second round, besting Victor Crivoi 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
The opening round wins improved Monfils to 17-8 in singles play this year. The French national, who resides in Switzerland, is now 116-89 overall with one career singles title.
Jurgen Melzer, who faced Monfils in last year's French Open, will be looking to get past the third round for the first time at a Grand Slam event. Despite his 12-15 record this year, Melzer has looked sharp in the first two rounds of Roland Garros action. The Austrian beat Sergio Roitman 6-4, 7-6, 6-0 in the first round and dispatched Guillaume Rufin 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 in round two.
Melzer's current 26th ranking is the highest of his career.
Bodog.com French Open 2009 Jurgen Melzer vs Gael Monfils Betting Odds:
Jurgen Melzer +180 (Moneyline)
Gael Monfils -250 (Moneyline)
Visit Bodog.com today for the latest French Open 2009 Jurgen Melzer vs Gael Monfils Betting Odds. This match is set to begin at approximately 4:00am ET on Saturday, May 30th.
