| 2009 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic vs Tommy Haas Quarter Finals Odds & Prediction |
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009
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 Serb Novak Djokovic looks for revenge against German Tommy Haas who recently beat him in the final at the 2009 Gerry Weber Open, a grass court tournament. Fourth seed Djokovic faces 34th seed Tommy Haas, Wednesday July 1, in the Quarter Finals. Wimbledon oddsmakers at BetUS.com have Novak Djokovic as -275 moneyline favorite over Tommy Haas who is listed as +200 underdog. Be sure to get your 2009 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic vs Tommy Haas Quarter Finals Odds & Prediction in now at BetUS.comTommy Haas became the oldest player into the quarter-finals after a 7-6(8), 6-4, 6-4 win over No. 29 seed Igor Andreev of Russia. Haas, who saved two match points against Marin Cilic in the third round, hit 43 winners for victory in two hours and 14 minutes. “The first set tie-break was very important,” admitted Haas. “Luckily I was always ahead, even though I didn't convert my first two set points at 6-4, but managed to win the set. I kind of relaxed a little bit more after that. I served extremely well and I think I didn't give him many opportunities on my serve.” Haas is 17-9 this year with one title and 12 career titles. He recently won the 2009 Gerry Weber Open over Djokovic 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1. Novak Djokovic out powered and outhustled his opponent World No. 46 Dudi Sela in a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 win in just 89 minutes. Novak won the first four games of the match and eventually broke Sela seven times. He hit his fastest serve of 129 miles per hour, struck 11 aces and 19 other winning strokes past his opponent. Novak has only lost one set in four rounds of play or 13 sets. Djokovic leads Haas 2-1, but recently lost to him on grass. “I think it was a very strange match for me because I didn't feel comfortable on the court at all in that final,” admitted Djokovic. “I had some good matches and some really bad matches in that tournament. I was still getting used to the grass. Djokovic is 43-13 this year with two titles and 13 career titles. Djokovic is an all-court player with emphasis on offensive baseline play. His greatest strengths are his groundstrokes, serve and defense. He is consistent off both wings, although his backhand is his preferred stroke. He has considerable speed and his serve is one of his major weapons. 2009 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic vs Tommy Haas Quarter Finals When: Wed, July 1, 2009 7:00 AM ET Line: BetUS.com Pick: Djokovic -275 Point-Spreads.com 2009 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic vs Tommy Haas Quarter Finals The Bottom Line: This is a match that will go back and forth, but Djokovic should pull out the win. Be sure to get your 2009 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic vs Tommy Haas Quarter Finals Odds & Prediction in now at BetUS.com and receive up to 145% in Cash Bonuses and start winning today!                        |
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