Tuesday 24/06/2014, 18:00, ATP Wimbledon, Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Igor Sijsling
Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Igor Sijsling Betting Preview
The match between Philipp Kohlschreiber and Igor Sijsling will be delayed by a couple of hours, due to the fact that the rain interfered with the Wimbledon schedule. Some of the games that were supposed to conclude on day one were postponed, but the two players are patiently waiting for an opportunity to advance to the next stage. At the first glance it looks like the German has the first chance, due to his better placement in the ATP leaderboard, but his opponent has the advantage of better head to head record.
Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Igor Sijsling Betting Odds
At BetVictor
Philipp Kohlschreiber 1.25, Igor Sijsling 3.75
Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Igor Sijsling Betting Tips
Philipp Kohlschreiber made a name for himself on hard surfaces, but the best recent results came on clay, where the German achieved remarkable things. Over the last couple of months, he competed in major tournaments, including the French Open where he won the first two games in straight sets.
His Roland Garros adventure ended abruptly when he played against Andy Murray, but much to his credit, the German managed to push the match into a decisive said. The reigning Wimbledon champion prevailed by 12-10 but this didn't have a negative effect on Philipp who went on to make the final at Halle
By comparison, the Dutch was largely unsuccessful on clay and the fact that he was defeated by Roger Federer in the opening match at Roland Garros comes as a pale consolation. Igor Sijsling fared much better on grass, where he played the final at the Nottingham Challenger, but failed to replicate that performance in London.
Igor dropped points over the last couple of months and he now sits in the 59th place, 31 positions behind his German opponent. A deep run at Wimbledon will help him greatly improve his placement, but it all depends on how his first serve works.
Key Facts
- The two players met on three occasions and Igor Sijsling emerged victorious every single time, although he needed three sets to claim two victories.
- This is the first time that Philipp Kohlschreiber and Igor Sijsling meet on grass and neither of them can brag about stellar performance at Wimbledon.
Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Igor Sijsling Betting Prediction
Bookmakers overwhelmingly favor the German to prevail, due to his recent results, while completely ignoring the head to head record. Value is with the underdog tonight and as long as the odds hold at 1.85 for Igor Sijsling to cover the +5.5 games spread, this remains the safest bets for this fixture.
Bet: Igor Sijsling +5.5 games @ 1.85 with BetVictor
