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Barcelona, Spain – No. 2 Rafael Nadal extended his clay-match winning streak to 68. Nadal (-8000) dismissed Kristof Vliegen (+1600) for a second time this week, in straight sets 6-1, 6-2 at the second round of the Open seat 2007. With no indication of stopping, next up for Rafa is Thomas Johansson, who defeated Robin Soderling in close sets 7-6(4), 7-6(2).

With the third round of the Open in Barcelona set to start on Thursday April 25th, get your Open Seat 2007 odds from BetUS.com sportsbook. Here are some free tennis picks:

Tennis Prediction: The last time these two players met was in the quarterfinal round of the 2005 Miami Masters Series. The victory went to Rafael Nadal in straight sets, 6-2 6-4.

In the third round of the Open Seat 2007, the result of this matchup is expected to play out in similar fashion, with the victory going the way of Rafael Nadal. However, Thomas Johansson will put on a better performance than Vliegen for sure, and go out of the tournament winning more than just a game or two.

Tennis Free Picks: Nadal in straight sets.

Tennis Prediction: Leading 3-1 in head-to-heads, No. 22 Juan Igancio Chela has a decided advantage over No. 72 Potito Starace. In addition, with a 22/7 YTD win/loss record for 2007, Chela would appear to be too great a contest for Starace, who arrived at the start of this tournament with a poor 8/9 YTD win/loss record. It would be a long-shot for Starace to advance.

Tennis Free Picks: Chela in straight sets

Tennis Prediction: Tied at two in head-to-heads, No. 33 Carlos Moya and No. 14 David Nalbandian have not played each other since 2004. If stats were an indication, then Moya, who arrived at the start of the tournament with a better YTD win/loss record of 15/9 compared to Nalbandian’s 7/8, would appear to be the better bet. However, Nalbandian, despite a poor start to the year should not be underestimated.

Tennis Free Picks: Carlos Moya for the victory in three sets.

Tennis Prediction: No. 204 and qualifier at the Open Seat 2007 Boris Pashanski, who defeated Romanian veteran Andrei Pavel 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 meets No. 16 David Ferrer for the first time. While Ferrer is expected to win, Pashanski, an unlikely third-round contender, has nothing to lose. This match could go the way of either player.

Tennis Free Picks: David Ferrer in straight sets.

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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.