German Tommy Haas will play Croation Marin Cilic, Friday June 26, for some Round 3 Wimbledon action. Wimbledon oddsmakers at Bodog.com have Tommy Haas as -160 moneyline fav over Marin Ciliic who is listed as +120 underdog. Be sure to get your 2009 Wimbledon: Marin Cilic vs Tommy Haas Odds & Prediction in now at Bodog.com
Tommy Haas only played a half a set before his opponent M. Liodra retired. Before that he beat A. Peya 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Round 1. At the 2009 Australian Open, Haas had decent run beating easily Eduardo Schwank in the 1st Round and Flavio Cipolla in the 2nd. In the 3rd Round, he fell to the tournament's #1 seed Rafael Nadal with a score of 4-6, 2-6, 2-6. At the 2009 French Open, Haas was narrowly defeated by the former world No.1 and eventual Roland Garros champion Roger Federer; 7-6(7-4), 7-5, 4-6, 0-6, 2-6 in the 4th Round Match. Haas is 17-9 this year with one title and 12 career titles. Haas has an all-court playing style. He has consistent groundstrokes, and while he is known for his exceptional single-handed backhand and service return, he is most known for his strong forehand.
Marin Cilic defeated Sam Querry 4-6, 7-6, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 in Round 2. In Round 1 he beat A. Martin in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. He won his first title of 2009 and second career ATP title in the 2009 Chennai Open, defeating first-time finalist Indian Somdev Devvarman. He reached the fourth round of the Australian Open after beating David Ferrer in straight sets, equalling his 2008 record. In the fourth round, he was defeated by Juan Martin del Potro in 4 sets. Cilic would later win the PBZ Zagreb Indoors defeating compatriot Mario Ancic in the final 6-3, 6-4. He helped his country defeat Chilean opponents in the Davis Cup first round tie by winning the opening singles match and by joining forces with Mario Ancic to win the doubles rubber. Cilic reached a career best at the French Open when he beat eighteenth seed Radek Stepanek in the third round in straight sets 6-1, 7-6(4), 6-3. After two competitive sets against the third-seeded Andy Murray, Cilic went away and lost the match, 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-1.
2009 Wimbledon: Marin Cilic vs Tommy Haas
When: Fri, June 26, 2009 7:00 AM ET
Line: Bodog.com
Pick: Haas -160
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