It was on May 23rd 2005 when Rafael Nadal made his debut in the second Grand Slam of the year, the Roland Garros. Since then the Spaniard player has played 31 matches and guess how many he has lost, none, zero. During this streak he Nadal has won four consecutive titles and became the king of the red clay of Roland Garros. He beat Federer several times on this tournament, and eventually last year Rafi became the No 1 pro tennis player in the world.

At 2009 Roland Garros the online tennis odds were favoring Nadal over all other players. It looked as a sure bet because of Nadal’s shape. Then the unexpected happened, Rafael Nadal loses to Robin Soderling, a 24-year-old from Sweden with a bit of an attitude and 6-foot-3 worth of power.

Arguably Soderling’s 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (2) victory over the No. 1 seeded Nadal is one of the biggest sports betting upsets in tennis history. If you were able to predict this, a future reader maybe, you earned a lot of money if you bet on 2009 French Open grand slam. Below you can watch the Nadal vs Soderling match video.

 

If you like tennis online betting now is the time to start betting on 2009 Roland Garros. With Nadal out and Federer not in a great shape is a good time to try make good money wagering on the tennis grand slam.

There are still interesting matches, here are the updated French Open odds

Mens Round of 16 online odds

Juan Martin Del Potro -200
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga +160

Tommy Robredo -120
Philipp Kohlschreiber -110

Andy Roddick +105
Gael Monfils -135

Tommy Haas +800
Roger Federer -1500

BetUS is offering a great 50% reload bonus and 10% gambler’s insurance. Visit BetUS now and start betting online.

The moment has arrived, Federer will face Nadal in the 2008 Wimbledon Final. Hot online sports betting money has been going to wagering on Nadal during Wimbledon betting. Records were being broken, not only at BetUS but also worldwide in the tennis betting markets. Now, with the Wimbledon final set to kick off on Sunday, the online sports betting community is presented with one more opportunity to bet on Nadal.

This time it is in the most important and much anticipated battle on Centre Court – the online 2008 Wimbledon final. The match that sports bettors are comparing to the legendary rivalry of Borg-McEnroe of 1980/81, where Borg was the Federer and McEnroe the Nadal who ended Borg’s streak of five Wimbledon titles in 1981, has everyone wondering whether history will repeat itself. So when the grass has nestled, the final bow taken, who will be the one clutching the Wimbledon trophy? Will Federer return to the Wimbledon fold or will Wimbledon embrace a new champion? Here is my take on this sensational and fitting 2008 Wimbledon billing.

2008 Wimbledon Final Betting Line: Roger Federer -140 Rafael Nadal EV 1

Head-to-head Analysis: Nadal Leads 11-6

 Nadal is one of few players who can claim a winning record over the World No.1. In Grand Slams they have met six times, with Nadal getting the better of Nadal 4-2. This is their seventh Grand Slam final meeting and second in 2008. Nadal defeated Federer thoroughly in the French Open final

Nadal (EVEN) For the past three years, Rafael Nadal has made a concentrated effort to improve his grass court game. In 2006, when Nadal reached the first Wimbledon final, he was but a rookie. He managed to take one set of Federer before Federer clinched the victory in four. In 2007, in spite of playing seven straight days (because of rain delays) and hindered with a knee injury, Nadal impressively managed to come close to beating Federer. Stretching the maestro to an epic five set battle 7-6(7), 4-6, 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-2. This year Nadal has his best shot of winning Wimbledon.

Nadal arrives in the final having dropped just one set – against Ernests Gulbis in the second round. In the quarterfinal, he was nothing short of superb in his powerful dismissal of Andy Murray. With a relatively straightforward victory in the semi-final against Rainer Schuettler, Nadal should be fresh and well rested to meet the challenge of Federer.

Federer (-140) Roger Federer is in his domain, his favourite playground. Federer’s game is cut for grass and he has sat on his grass perch for five years, amassing a 64 consecutive match win record. Federer is gunning for a historic sixth consecutive Wimbledon title.

Tennis Prediction: While Federer has failed to solve the Nadal dilemma on clay in three tries at the French Open, he has in their last two meetings at Wimbledon. But with the season the Spaniard has enjoyed, significantly winning the Stella Artois Championship, the big question is will Nadal solve the dilemma that is Federer on grass. This match will probably go one of two ways – either it will be a blowout like the French Open final or it will be another epic like the 2007 Wimbledon title. I am hoping for the latter. Since Nadal’s loss at the Masters Series in Rome, he has enjoyed a 23-match-winning streak highlighted by winning the title in Hamburg, French Open and Stella Artois Championships.

2008 Wimbledon Final Betting Prediction: I cannot help but feel the turning of tides may have finally arrived in the Spaniards fortunes. He has been World No.2 for three years – a feat no other has accomplished. His run-up to Wimbledon was convincing and his progress through the rounds at the All England Club only confirmed him even more as a viable contender for the 2008 Wimbledon title. Even the odds makers’ are giving him a shot at even odds. Heck, even Bjorn Borg himself picks Nadal – and he is a big fan of Federer.

2008 Wimbledon Final Free Picks: Nadal in four sets