Alright lads and lasses, Wimbledon’s done and dusted, but fear not, the tennis machine keeps on rollin’ like a rogue shinty ball! Four tournaments are servin’ up this week, and your boy Andy Schooler is here to give you the skinny on who might be worth a cheeky punt.
The Hamburg Hustle
Forget the Olympics for a sec, these lads have eyes on that sweet, sweet German clay. Defending champ Alex Zverev is the top seed, but the lad looked like he had one leg in the grave during Wimbledon. Not exactly inspiring, is it? So instead, let’s stick our money on Francisco Cerundolo at 8/1. This Argentine fella is a natural on the clay, and his draw looks like a walk in the Phoenix Park compared to some of the others.
In the bottom half, we’re gonna give Arthur Fils a go at a whopping 20/1. The Frenchman’s been a bit hit and miss, but he’s shown some spark lately, even takin’ down the fancy lad Hubert Hurkacz at Wimbledon. Let’s hope he keeps that momentum rollin’ like a good pint of Guinness!
Swedish Soiree
Over in Bastad, Sweden, the players are livin’ the high life with some top names like Casper Ruud and even the legendary Rafael Nadal himself. We fancy Ruud for the win, but the price ain’t worth the risk in this field. Instead, let’s take a punt on Cristian Garin at a juicy 40/1. The Chilean fella’s had a rough trot with injuries, but he’s been lookin’ sharp lately. Plus, he’s got a bit of history trouncin’ Ruud in the past.
Swiss Shindig Up in the Alps
Gstaad might be close to Paris geographically, but it’s a far cry from the Olympics in terms of altitude. Playin’ up in those mountains is no walk on the beach, and that’s why we’re lookin’ at lads who can handle the thin air. Pedro Cachin and Albert Ramos-Vinolas both fit the bill perfectly. They might not be in the top form they were last year, but the prices at 70/1 and above are simply ridiculous!
Last Hurrah on Grass in Newport
The grass season wraps up in Newport, USA, and let me tell you, the field ain’t exactly star-studded. We had our eye on Brandon Nakashima, but the lad’s a bit short on the odds. This one’s a tricky one, so we’ll just sit this waltz out and save our euros for the next tournament.
Remember, lads and lasses, gamble responsibly! Don’t go stickin’ your rent money on some longshot unless you fancy livin’ on beans on toast for the next month.
Now, go forth and win some dosh, but most importantly, have some craic watchin’ the tennis!
