US Open Mens Semifinal Betting Lines
Posted on September 10, 2005By Tennis-X Staff
(7) Andre Agassi vs. Robby Ginepri
It was only two days ago that Robby Ginepri, coming off the court after beating Guillermo Coria in his third consecutive five-setter, looked so slap-happy in his on-court post-match interview you wondered if he would make it to the locker room before collapsing onto the waiting IV-drip table. This in addition to Agassi winning all three of their career encounters, eight sets to none, doesn't bode too well for the young American who hasn't seen the late rounds of many tournament -- much less a grand slam. Agassi is also coming off a five-setter, but the veteran knows pacing. The stage will be big, and so will Agassi's game be for the occasion. Saturday will be Andre's day to line up another shot at the seemingly-impenetrable game of Roger Federer in the final. Bank on it.
(1) Roger Federer vs (3) Lleyton Hewitt
The good news for Lleyton Hewitt is he's beaten Roger Federer seven times in his career. The bad news is this was before Roger Federer became "World No. 1 Roger Federer" -- since the Swiss has risen to the top spot, Hewitt was lost their last eight meetings. During those encounters the Australian has never been at a lack for carbs, getting fed a bagel in four of the eight losses, most recently bageled in last year's US Open final where he swallowed two round ones in the 6-0, 7-6, 6-0 loss. If anything has changed in that span it's Feder-er getting better-er, while Hewitt seems to be mellowing with a hasty marriage and now impending fatherhood right around the corner. There's always the possibility of injury, but with the developments of late, if Federer were to injure his right wrist you could see him switching hands -- or maybe brandishing the racquet with his foot -- to finish the match. The odds will be terrible, but mortgaging the house or breaking into the kids' college fund to put down money on the Swiss will net you a small sum.
(7) Andre Agassi vs. Robby Ginepri
It was only two days ago that Robby Ginepri, coming off the court after beating Guillermo Coria in his third consecutive five-setter, looked so slap-happy in his on-court post-match interview you wondered if he would make it to the locker room before collapsing onto the waiting IV-drip table. This in addition to Agassi winning all three of their career encounters, eight sets to none, doesn't bode too well for the young American who hasn't seen the late rounds of many tournament -- much less a grand slam. Agassi is also coming off a five-setter, but the veteran knows pacing. The stage will be big, and so will Agassi's game be for the occasion. Saturday will be Andre's day to line up another shot at the seemingly-impenetrable game of Roger Federer in the final. Bank on it.
(1) Roger Federer vs (3) Lleyton Hewitt
The good news for Lleyton Hewitt is he's beaten Roger Federer seven times in his career. The bad news is this was before Roger Federer became "World No. 1 Roger Federer" -- since the Swiss has risen to the top spot, Hewitt was lost their last eight meetings. During those encounters the Australian has never been at a lack for carbs, getting fed a bagel in four of the eight losses, most recently bageled in last year's US Open final where he swallowed two round ones in the 6-0, 7-6, 6-0 loss. If anything has changed in that span it's Feder-er getting better-er, while Hewitt seems to be mellowing with a hasty marriage and now impending fatherhood right around the corner. There's always the possibility of injury, but with the developments of late, if Federer were to injure his right wrist you could see him switching hands -- or maybe brandishing the racquet with his foot -- to finish the match. The odds will be terrible, but mortgaging the house or breaking into the kids' college fund to put down money on the Swiss will net you a small sum.