Wednesday 18/06/2014, 17:00, ATP Eastbourne, Feliciano Lopez vs Tobias Kamke
Feliciano Lopez vs Tobias Kamke Betting Preview
Tennis players are forced to make a radical transition from clay to grass, as time is of the essence and Wimbledon is just around the corner. Adjusting to a new surface takes time, but with just two weeks left before the main event, everyone tries to make the most of the situation. The APT Eastbourne tournament pits together a couple of highly competitive tennis players, with Feliciano Lopez and Tobias Kamke among those who lock horns in the second round.
Feliciano Lopez vs Tobias Kamke Betting Odds
At Bet365
Feliciano Lopez 1.40, Tobias Kamke 2.75
Feliciano Lopez vs Tobias Kamke Betting Tips
The Spanish tennis player is also one of the favorites which explains why he was given a free pass in the opening match. Lopez was anxiously waiting to see whether Tobias will cause the untimely elimination of Daniel Evens, which he did in straight sets. The German player has a strong serve and converted over 60% of his serves in the opening match but was also lucky to play against a tired opponent.
Evens failed to win a single break while Kamke broke his service three times en route to an easy victory. The good news is that he didn't spend a lot of time on the tennis court, therefore fatigue won't be an issue, on the other hand, he might be in for a rude awakening. Lopez is a strong player, capable of sustaining long rallies without committing mistakes and he is great on grass.
He is one of the few Spanish players who considers hard surface his favorite one and is particularly confident in his serve. He will need to make the most of this shot against Tobias, because the last thing he needs is to fight an uphill battle against the resilient German.
Prior to APT Eastbourne, Lopez played at the Roland Garros but failed to reach the upper levels of the competition. Even so he won 19 games this season and lost just 15, but he is still seeking his first victory in a tournament in 2014. Given the fact that he is one of the top seeds in this event, Feliciano is entitled to be optimistic ahead of this fixture.
Key Facts
- This is the first time the two players meet in an ATP tournament and both of them have a winning record on grass.
- Feliciano Lopez has three career titles and nearly $9 million career prize money, compared to 1.6 million for Tobias who is still seeking his first tournament win.
Feliciano Lopez vs Tobias Kamke Betting Prediction
Bookmakers are overly cautious when it comes to offering high odds for the favorite in games played on grass, since one break can prove decisive. This is also the case here, where Feliciano starts with the first chance but punters can maximize their profits by betting on the Spanish player to win without dropping a set.
Bet: Feliciano Lopez 2-0 @ 2.00 with Bet365
