2009 Men’s US Open Odds - The Contenders and Pretenders

While the state of American men’s tennis is in the process of rebounding and rebuilding its once prestigious world standing in the sport, the game itself, and the ATP in particular, are flourishing like never before.

Now, with the start of the 2009 U.S. Open upon us, BetUS tennis betting enthusiasts can break the bank, not only with some solid wagering throughout the course of the tournament, but by picking the correct winner before it ever gets underway.

This look at the contenders and pretenders for the 2009 U.S. Open title will point avid tennis sports betting aficionados in the right direction toward making both, winning tournament-long wagers and this bankroll-boosting pre-tournament wager.

With the biggest tennis tournament on U.S. soil about to get underway, let’s get started.

Contenders: One of these guys will win it all!

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Roger Federer +110

Are you kidding me? Federer at +110 is a tennis bettor’s dream. If you like him to win, then now’s the time to jump on him with a pick right here.

Rafael Nadal +450

Yeah Rafa’s a contender, but he’s not gonna’ win BetUS tennis bettors. First of all, Nadal ‘s worst surface is hard courts and secondly, his game, due to his time off because of knee tendonitis, is not where it needs to be in order for him to really have a chance at winning.

Novak Djokovic +800

While Djokovic clearly has enough game to beat any payer in the world, if you’ve seen him play lately, then you’ll know that he is dealing with his share of issues between the ears. Even though Djokovic has already won one grand slam title, I can see his still needs to shake off the immaturity that can often cost him in big matches.

Andrew Murray +250

Murray has got the mental part of the game down and undeniably is one of the best shot-makers on the tour, likely second to only Federer. I’ll say it right now – Murray is going to win a grand slam very soon – and it could be here after losing to Federer in last year’s final following a dramatic and draining 6-2, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 semifinal victory over Nadal. The young Scot is also a very, very wise wager at +250.

Juan Martin Del Potro +800

Del Potro, one of my favorite players on tour, is closing in on a grand slam title quickly and certainly has a legitimate shot here. The 6-6 Argentine has a big serve, solid strokes on both wings and the mental part of his game has improved to the point where he can beat any player in the world on any given day.

Andy Roddick +800

Say what you want about Andy Roddick, but I say he’s got the heart of a lion. That’s right, any player that has lost three grand slam finals at Wimbledon to Roger Federer and won his only grand slam title way back in 2003 when he won the U.S. Open, but has continued to fight – and improve – despite what his multitude of detractors say, is okay with me.

Roddick lost to Federer in this year’s Wimbledon, but put on a show in an epic battle that convincingly delivered a message to every other top ten player that Roddick is no longer just a big server and not much more.