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Carson, California – In the fourth week of the tennis betting, the remaining seeded players in the tournament are [1] Maria Sharapova, [2] Jelena Jankovic, [3] Ana Ivanovic, [4] Nadia Petrova and [9] Elena Dementieva.

With the quarterfinal round almost upon us, here is a look at the Sportsbook.

Tennis Free Pick: – Favored at -600, Petrova is a good bet for a semifinal spot. The last time Petrova met Razzano in tournament play was at the 2005 Australian Open. Petrova defeated Razzano easily 6-1, 6-2. While Petrova’s 1-0 head-to-head record is over two years old, the No. 9 ranked Russian should notch another easy victory over the No.52 ranked Frenchwoman.

Petrova in straight sets.

Tennis Free Pick: – No.5 Ivanovic has been one of the most impressive women on the tour this season, amassing a 38/12 record for the season and one WTA title. Taking into this match a 2-1 lead in head-to-head records, Ivanovic at -375 is a good play. However, it is interesting to note that the most recent victory between these two went the way of Kirilenko.

No.35 Kirilenko had a good run last week in San Diego (hard), advancing all the way to the quarterfinal round, where she lost to Elena Dementieva. This marks her second consecutive quarterfinal appearance. With her hard court game well warmed-up, she may surprise Ivanovic who appears in her first tournament since Wimbledon.

Kirilenko for the upset in straight sets.

Victoria Azarenka +375 Jelena Jankovic -650

Tennis Free Pick: - Jankovic has had a sensational season this year. Jankovic takes a tour leading 57/14 record and four WTA titles into her match. As one of the best players on the tour, second to Justine Henin in titles, Jankovic is the better play.

Jankovic in straight sets.

Maria Sharapova -350 Elena Dementieva +225

Tennis Free Pick: – Taking a comfortable 6-2 lead in head-to-heads over Elena Dementieva, Sharapova is a good bet to improve to 7 in life time wins over her fellow countrywoman. Last week, Sharapova snagged her first WTA title in 2007. With her confidence on the rebound, betting on Sharapova holds the better value.

Sharapova in straight sets.

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