| 2009 Wimbledon Semi-final: Roger Federer vs Tommy Haas Odds & Prediction |
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Thursday, 02 July 2009
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 The Wimbledon Semi-finals are amongst us as Roger Federer and Tommy Haas battle it out, Friday July 3, at the All England Club to secure a place in the Final. Federer leads Haas 9-2 overall. Wimbledon oddsmakers at Bodog.com have Roger Federer as a whopping -1400 moneyline favorite over Tommy Haas who is listed as +750 underdog. Be sure to get your 2009 Wimbledon Semi-final: Roger Federer vs Tommy Haas Odds & Prediction in now at Bodog.comTommy Haas defeat fourth-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic 7-5, 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-3 as he continues his quest into The Championships semi-finals. This will be Haas fourth appearance in a Grand Slam Semi-final. Haas will now attempt to snap an eight-match losing streak against five-time former champion and second seed Roger Federer on Friday. In their last seven meetings that Federer won the Swiss superstar went on to capture the title. Federer is riding a 17-match winning streak, while Haas is 10 matches unbeaten. Haas has hit 49 aces, been broken nine times, held 85 of 94 service games and saved 19 of 28 break points in five matches thus far. Roger Federer outplayed and outhustled Swiss superstar Ivo Karlovic in a 6-3, 7-5, 7-6(3) win to reach his seventh straight semi-final at The Championships. Federer is riding a 17-match winning streak on the back of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Madrid and Roland Garros titles, withstood 23 aces from Karlovic’s racquet in a one-hour and 42-minute victory. Federer will meet 24th seed Tommy Haas of Germany in the semi-finals on Friday. "Against Tommy I have to play a good match from the start," said Federer. "As we saw [at Roland Garros] in Paris, it was brutal. Yes, it's gonna be tough. But I'm happy to be back into another semi-final. The 21st in a row - it's amazing. Let's see what happens now." At Grand Slam level, Federer is now 117-0 against players ranked outside the Top 5. His last loss to a player outside the Top 5 at a Grand Slam championship was to No. 30 Gustavo Kuerten at 2004 Roland Garros. With a 38-6 record on the season, Federer is attempting to capture his 60th title and 11th trophy on a grass-court. The World No. 2 has been broken three times at The Championships, saved 11 of 14 break points and hit 66 aces in five matches. 2009 Wimbledon Semi-final: Roger Federer vs Tommy Haas When: Fri, July 3, 2009 7:00 AM ET Line: Bodog.com Pick: Roddick +250 Point-Spreads.com 2009 Wimbledon Semi-final: Roger Federer vs Tommy Haas The Bottom Line: Federer can’t be stopped and even when he gets to the final Roddick or Murray won’t be able to beat him. Go Federer! Be sure to get your 2009 Wimbledon Semi-final: Roger Federer vs Tommy Haas Odds & Prediction in now at Bodog.com and start winning today!                        |
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