ATP Tokyo Open Second Round Matchups

Tokyo, Japan – An appetizing schedule is on the cards for the men’s second round of the AIG Japan Open and with so much scintillating action, great angles for profit are to be had. Here are some tennis free picks to get you started betting on tennis this week.

Tennis Betting Line: Sam Querrey -300 Amer Delic +200

Match Time: 09:00 PM Eastern Time Tuesday September 30, 2008

Tennis Betting Verdict: Sam Querrey has had a standout season. He won his maiden title in Vegas, reached the quarters of the ATP Masters Monte Carlo, the semis in Indianapolis and the R16 of the US Open. Currently ranked No. 39 (he ranked as high as No.38 in the world in May) Querrey could prove to be a potential upset maker if he reaches the late stages of the AIG Japan Open. He enters the main draw seeded 13th and brings a 27-23 mark for the year.

Amer Delic is another talented American player but inconsistent and brainless play sees him ranked beyond the top 100. Weighing in at No. 135 in the ATP rankings Delic has tallied a 7-6 mark for the season thus far.

Tennis Free Picks: Querrey in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Ivo Minar +450 Andy Roddick -900

Match Time: 09:00 PM Eastern Time Tuesday September 30, 2008

Tennis Betting Verdict: Beijing champion, US Open and now a title victory at the China Open last week, the questions that surrounded him can be put to bed. Roddick leads 2-0 against No.102 Ivo Minar.

Tennis Free Picks: Roddick in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Rainer Schuettler -175 Hyung Taik Lee +135

Match Time: 09:00 PM Eastern Time Tuesday September 30, 2008

Tennis Betting Verdict: No.35 Rainer Schuettler enjoyed a Cinderella run at the Championships this summer, reaching the semis where he lost to eventual Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal. The 32-year-old German is one of the ATP veterans still in action but while he may be in the winter of his career, he has been quite remarkable. Last week he reached the semis of the China Open. Since Wimbledon, he has gone 12-5 in ATP action. Hyung-Taik Lee brings an 11-17 mark to Tokyo. He ranks No.155 in the world and before reaching the second round of the AIG Japan Open, he was on a six match-losing streak.

Tennis Free Picks: Schuettler in straight sets

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