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There may be a tad of bias here being Australian, but I think Hewitt is a live chance against del Potro today. I've never been a huge fan of his to be honest, but I marked del Potro only a slight fav - he has to be a lay at 1.45. Lleyton's last five losses here have been to Federer (x3), Djokovic and Baghdatis (the year he made the semis). He loves Wimbledon and will make sure he keeps the ball low, making it tough for the 6'6" Argentine to get a rhythm.

Baltacha is favourite in a match at Wimbledon. I don't care who she's playing, that has to be a lay! Flipkens isn't great, but nor is she hopeless.

Gonzalez has complained of knee soreness and plays a very promising kid in Leo Mayer. I've seen him live a couple of times in recent weeks and have been very impressed with his game. Lay the 1.25 for two units, with one unit traded back at 1.5 or so in-running.

Cuevas beat Rochus in five, not a great achievement, but did serve 36 aces. Levine beat a disinterested Safin and shouldn't be 1.5 in any match...
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  1. Peter Webb25 June 2009 at 14:34

    Good shout on Hewitt, as he is not seeded he has sort of been forgotten.

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  2. Scott25 June 2009 at 14:38

    he's not there yet :)

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  3. Peter Webb25 June 2009 at 20:17

    There you go, I had complete confidence in your ability. When I read your post it just seemed to make perfect sense. So I owe you a beer for that one.

    Good call on Baltacha as well!

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