Australian Open 2009 Odds

Australian Open 2009 Men’s Single Winner Odds

The games greatest players will be on hand for the 2009 Australian Open. They should be ready, trained to precision and bearing the experience it takes to win a Grand Slam event. There are powerful established stars and brilliant young challengers. 2009 promises to be the most competitive Australian Open ever. Melbourne beware!

Here’s how we see the early lines for 15 contenders in the year’s first Grand Slam.

1. Roger Federer – 2/1

57 singles titles and 13 Grand Slam Titles and a stirring win in the 2008 US Open are all the credentials Roger needs to be an odds-on favorite.

Roger is in excellent form and all time favorite to win any grand slam next year. However he will be getting tough challenges from Nadal, Murray and Novak as all of them are raring to kick off their new season with a victory.

A big game performer, the Swiss native went 66-15 in 2008. Always the man to bet!

2. Rafael Nadal – 3/1

The 2008 Player of the Year, the Spaniard won 82 matches and lost just 11. With wins at the French Open and Wimbledon, Nadal stole some of Federer’s magic, but he will have to start fast to keep the momentum going. T

here are a bunch of young hard playing studs climbing up the ladder fast. With an eye on the top spot, Rafael will have to look out below.

3. Andy Murray – 7/2

The 21 year old Scotsman finished 2008 powerfully winning 2 end-of-year events, compiling a 58-16 record in singles matches and rising to the 4th ranked player in the world..

If he can keep his temperament in check, this young super star is a force to be reckoned with.

He is the lone Birt carrying Union Jack in tennis now a days and Brits have a lot of hope from him. Can he do the miracle in Australian Open 2009?

4. Novak Djokovic – 4/1

Novak won the ATP Masters at the end of 2008 and held his number three world ranking. The 21 year old Serb is the defending Australian Open Champion and was the winner in 63 of 80 singles matches in 2008.

Novak won four outright tournaments and is poised to have a big season. He is also one of the favorite with bookies.

5. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – 12/1

This splashy French competitor has a lot of heart.

Tsonga was runner-up in last year’s Australian Open, compiled a 25-15 record in 2008 and won two tour championships.

The 23 year old added some dimension to his clay court prowess in achieving the number 6 world ranking.

6. J.M. Del Porto – 25/1

Argentina’s ninth ranked world player had a four tournament run midway through the 2008 season, winning four straight events. The 20 year old built a stellar 46-15 singles record and excel on fast surfaces.

7. Ernests Gulbis – 25/1

Surprising odds for the 20 year old Latvian star who has never won a professional singles event. The word on the tour is that Ernests is ready to break out.

Can he shine in sunny and hot Australia?

8. Gilles Simon – 33/1

The world’s number seven player had his best year on tour, racking up 51 wins against 27 losses and winning three outright titles.

French tennis is on the rise and combined with countryman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga boosts the country’s international status. Simon is ready to win a Grand Slam.

9. Andy Roddick – 40/1

Lots of glamour, big career stats but seems to be struggling with his consistency. At 26, Andy tends to be an all-or-nothing player. Andy claimed 26 titles in 2008 and went 49-18 in singles matches.

The world’s number 8 has 459 career wins and 26 singles titles. Andy will be around the top and can surprise.

10. Nikolay Davydenko – 50/1

The fleet Ukranian 27 year old compiled a 56-20 singles record in 2008 and won 3 professional events and earned a hefty $2.3 million.

Davydenko is a retriever extraordinaire and the fifth ranked world player has power to back up his speed game.

11. David Nalbandian – 50/1

The 11th ranked tour player is always capable of the upset. At 26 years old and with plenty of experience, Agrentinian David Nalbanian has won almost $10 million in his brief career.

His 2008 record shows 2 tournament titles and an impressive 43-16 singles record. His game is well suited for Melbourne.

12. Richard Gasquet – 66/1

22 year old Frenchman, Richard Gasquet gave Jo-Wilfried Tsonga everything he could handle in the fourth round at The Australian Open last year.

With nearly $4 million in career earnings, Gasquet is always a threat to run the table. The 24th ranked world player likes Melbourne and the fans like him.

13. Marcos Baghdatis – 80/1

Marcos lives in Cyprus and at 23 years old has yet to reach his peak. As the 100th ranked world player, he moved don the ladder in 2008. However, he has performed well in Australia and last year knocked off former Champion Matt Safin before losing in four tough sets to Lleyton Hewitt.

Marcos is capable and can pull off the upset.

14. Fernando Gonzalez – 80/1

At aged 28, Fernando has been around. With almost $7 million in career earnings, the Chilean does not go away quietly.

The 15th ranked world player won 2 AT events last year including the BMW Open.

He has the game and the experience to make a run.

15. Marat Saffin – 100/1

Once regarded as one of the stars of the game, number 29 world player, Marat Saffin won the Australian Open in 2005. With nearly $14 million in career earnings and 403 career victories, Marat can handle the pressure and knows how to press forward.

He should be rested and ready for Australia.

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