Tennis, 9.10.2006

[Anastazija]

Hingis - Mauresmo; (1.90) Centrebet ---> 3/10

This match can simply goes in either way. Both are quality players an probably some minor things will make the difference. So my objective opinion would be: wait for live betting and see how things will work out, while my subjective opinion thinks it is worth to make a little punt on Martina.

Momo disapointed against Petrova. She reminds me on players who are coming back from injuries and are having troubles with finding their own rythm. Only thing (IMO) which worked as it should were series of strong one handed backhand. Well i do believe she will play better today. Serving and forhand winners were missing against Petrova and if she can fix that, than she is 'in'. But if she won't improve her serving and forhand, than she might struggle again.

Don't know why but i do have good feeling about Hingis. I saw some positive things when she was playing against Henin, especially when she was able to represent and developed her own game. She was particulary good at that segment against Petrova. Petrova's 41 UE were also crucial but those are consequences of her's a little bit offensive and sometimes nervious play. She needed to risk a little bit more because Martina was able to kept balls in the court and beside that she was dangerous with her 'smart' baseline performance. I was also pleased with Martina's way of serving.

Of course there are some negative things which are going against Martina. 3rd match in 3th day and both previous H2h games (from 2006) went into Mauresmo's favour. This match is important for both of them and only potential win is keeping both in a race for further promotion.