Women’s Sony Ericsson Open Preview
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Women’s tennis betting resumes this week with the Sony Ericsson Open, and it should be a real thriller as almost all the big names have signed on to play. Defending champion Kim Clijsters will be one of the favorites in this year’s impressive field.
Clijsters, though, is coming off a disappointing effort at the Paribas Open last week. After taking care of business in the first few rounds, the Belgian was forced to withdraw in the fourth against Marion Bartoli. Clijsters won the first set 6-3 but is struggling with shoulder issues. She packed it in trailing 1-3 in the second set. If Clijsters can stay healthy, though, don’t be surprised to see her race to the finals. She already has three finals appearances this season, including a victory over Li Na in the Australian Open.
World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki will also be making an appearance on Sony Ericsson odds. Wozniacki is coming off a win against Bartoli in the Paribas Open on Sunday. The Dane won in Dubai earlier this season and lost in the Qatar Ladies Open final against Vera Zvonareva, so she’s consistently buzzing around for a title. With Clijsters nursing the sore shoulder, Wozniacki is the safer bet.
In addition to Clijsters, there are a few other past champions who should be in the mix. Victoria Azarenka won the title in 2009, but her status could be in doubt this week. The Belarusian was forced to retire in the quarterfinals last week when she injured her hip against Wozniacki.
Svetlana Kuznetsova won the Sony Ericsson Open in 2006. The Russian hasn’t been terribly consistent this season, but she’s shown flashes. Kuznetsova lost in the finals to Wozniacki at the Dubai Tennis Championships and made the quarterfinals at the Medibank International, but she’s also been bounced from tournaments quite early, too (second round at the ASB Classic, fourth round at the Australian Open).
The Williams sisters have won eight of the past 13 Sony Ericsson titles, but neither will be making an appearance in 2011. Serena Williams is out with a foot injury and blood clot. Venus Williams pulled out last week thanks to an abdominal injury.
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