Djokovic

[Iron]

I don't really follow tennis, but I am surprised that Djokovic is as low as 1.65 at this stage in proceedings. Is he really that much better than Murray and six time Wimbledon winner Federer?

Jeff

[LeTiss]

Is he really that much better than Murray

I don't really follow tennis
Jeff

That says it all, Jeff

[pdupre1961]

I do follow tennis, and am surprised that Federer has gone out to 7.2, any ideas why?

In my opinion it's 50-50 between Djokovic and Federer, to meet Ferrer in the Final.

[LeTiss]

Djokovic has been playing much better here, and he has a very good recent record against Federer.

I also think there are doubts on Federer's fitness. Djokovic will lose his number 1 spot if Federer wins Wimbledon, Novak will hate that, and IMO he's mentally far stronger than Roger

I'd be very surprised if Federer beat Djokovic, very surprised

[pdupre1961]

OK, in that case I predict Federer v Ferrer final now. With 'new' World no.1 Roger Federer.

What I will say is when you're winning, your resolve is stronger. But, Djokovic lost at the French and Federer has been the strongest player this year 2012. His loss to Tommy Haas at Halle was just an accident. His will to win is stronger than Djokovic as we will see on Friday, should be first match on Centre at 1pm.

[pdupre1961]

In my opinion it's 50-50 between Djokovic and Federer, to meet Ferrer in the Final.

If you look at the year to date stats, you will see how close they are. ATP Stats

Federer weighs more (5kgs) and is stronger on his own serve winning 91%, compared to Djokovic at 86%. Djokovic is slightly better on returns. Check out the stats they are very interesting. Federer leads 4-2 on titles this year, as well. Also, they have never played before on grass.

[LeTiss]

Of the 4 titles he's won, he's only beaten Rafa in Indian Wells. He has played Djokovic twice and been beaten both times

The key component could be Federer's back though. He never has treatment on court, so it's clear he has problems

[pdupre1961]

Well, he's looking good now. Betfair is showing 5.4 to win the event.

So, anyone getting in at 7.2 would be up....already.

[Euler]

I'm off to the British GP on Sunday so I'm hoping Murray doesn't make it to the final for completely selfish reasons! Federer is past his best, but his best was much higher than many others. Djokovic has to be favourite but Federer is on the edge of history, so will probably give it that little bit extra. Ferrer is in the best form in his life at the moment so a tough battle for Murray.

Semi finals should be really interesting matches.

[pdupre1961]

In my opinion Murray is very fragile against the very best, and Ferrer is a machine.

First set to Ferrer...7-6...only just though after leading the set 5-2.

John McEnroe:
You've got to respect Ferrer

[Zenyatta]

Good bye Andy Murray
Jeff you should trade the tennis a million times easier than horse race trading

[pdupre1961]

Unbelievable. I've been out and come back to Murray leading 2-1. Wow...

[Iron]

Thanks for the tip, but don't you have to have a deep understanding of tennis or of the dynamics of tennis markets (such as when they are likely to over-react) to trade it successfully?

Jeff

Good bye Andy Murray
Jeff you should trade the tennis a million times easier than horse race trading

[Euler]

Close match but a good Murray win.

[Zenyatta]

Thanks for the tip, but don't you have to have a deep understanding of tennis or of the dynamics of tennis markets (such as when they are likely to over-react) to trade it successfully?

Jeff

Not really. All you really need to know is that Rafa is king of clay and Roger is king of grass. So just back Rafa at the French and Roger at Wimbledon. And whenever theres an injury scare everyone goes bannanas and massively overreacts so whenever you see Roger wincing and rubbing a bit of sweat off his brow his price will suddenly blow out to 15 before dropping back to 5 again