More Kremlin Cup Quarterfinal Picks

Moscow, Russia – All together, three Russians, three Frenchmen a Serbian and a German make up the quarterfinal line-up in what is surely one of the best Sportsbook.

In the bottom half of the draw, Jeremy Chardy of France will take on Igor Kunitsyn of Russian, while in the top half of the draw, Serbian Viktor Troicki will battle Mischa Zverev of Germany for a spot in the Kremlin Cup semis. Who will advance? Here are some quick tennis free picks for you to consider.

Tennis Betting Line: Viktor Troicki vs. Mischa Zverev

Match Time: 03:00 AM Eastern Time, Thursday October 8, 2008

Tennis Betting Analysis: This is an interesting matchup because No.98 Mischa Zverev was originally born in Moscow though he plays for Germany now – his adopted country. There might be a slight home court edge feel to his match. This will be important and a much-needed edge for Zverev in his first-ever career ATP meeting against Viktor Troicki – a player he met twice and tied 1-1 in the lower circuits. Both their matches were three-set affairs.

Serbian Viktor Troicki has seen a steady rise in his rank on the strength of his summer hard court season, highlighted by a runner-up finish in Washington. He has carried the momentum into the fall swing, reaching the quarterfinal in Tokyo last week.

Tennis Betting Verdict: Given the way Troicki has been playing lately, his encouraging results and high confidence, he has all the ingredients for the victory.

Tennis Free Picks: Troicki in straight sets

Tennis Betting Line: Jeremy Chardy vs. Igor Kunitsyn

Match Time: 03:00 AM Eastern Time, Thursday October 8, 2008

Tennis Betting Analysis: On paper, these two are well matched. Both have had a rather underwhelming season overall and they rank closely. If there were an edge in this match, it would be No.71 Igor Kunitsyn with it – the Russian will have home court edge.

No.81 Jeremy Chardy is a relative newcomer on the ATP circuit. He is a bit of a greenhorn and while he had a good showing at Roland Garros – his home event – the rest of his year has not been noteworthy. He brought a 7-6 mark in ATP level play. To be fair, he has had to spend more time on the challenger circuit so he has not seen as much action on the main circuit.

Tennis Betting Verdict: This match is Igor Kunitsyn’s for the taking. He has not had a good year per se but he is playing at home before a partisan crowd and as he has had a good showing here so far to reach the quarterfinals, he has a chance to go one better.

Tennis Free Picks: Kunitsyn in straight sets

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