WTA Indian Wells Semis: Wozniacki vs. Radwanska

Indian Wells, California – US Open runner-up in 2009, Caroline Wozniacki is a victory away from a potential spot in Saturday’s finale. Standing in her way is Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, a lovely talent in the game.

For Wozniacki, who is a counter-puncher, this is a good matchup. Radwanska doesn’t have many weapons in her game to hurt her, rather she has a good head on her shoulders and relies more on strategy and technique than anything else.

This should therefore be an interesting display of chess-like tennis. Something the tennis purist will enjoy immensely, without the distraction of that senseless ball crushing that is prevalent in the women’s game these days.

Wozniacki naturally enters this matchup as the favourite to win outright, she has the slight edge on paper to make her the better bet.

Radwanska is the underdog obviously but she has been a bit of a surprise package in Indian Wells, really rising to her full potential. Question is whether she can out-punch Wozniacki to really rise above her weight class.

Tennis Betting Line:

Agnieszka Radwanska -105 22 O +105 U -145
Caroline Wozniacki -135 22 O +105 U -145

First Set Line: Agnieszka Radwanska -115 Caroline Wozniacki -125

Match Time: 10:30 PM Eastern Time Friday March 19, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: Wozniacki is the ever-so slight, favourite to win outright at -135 and the even tighter favourite to take the first set at -125. There is value in Wozniacki of course; she is the world No.4 player and with an impressive resume for a 19-year-old. That she is the darling of the women’s game helps her win fans everywhere she goes.

Radwanska however is a great talent, very Hingis-like when the Swiss was at the top of the women’s game. Radwanska is not a player to underestimate and the market certainly doesn’t listing her at favourable -105 odds to win outright. She is also only marginally shorter to take the first set at -115.

Whichever way you slice this match, there is value. Little separates the two players in the market estimation so tennis bettors can’t go wrong here. If I were playing with house money, I would back Radwanska.

Tennis Free Picks: Radwanska in three sets

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