More Odds – yeah, I’m addicted

Don’t they say that the more you lose at a casino, the more you keep going back. This is akin to that – only I’m not putting my money on the line here, just pride.

But in my defense, I might have been way off in the men’s predictions (except Roger Federer who still stands at a solid 99:100) but I was pretty darn close with the womens’. So, Amelie Mauresmo and Justine Henin-Hardenne are going into the final!!! (Only Venus got in the way of my odds, but then she’s so unpredictable she doesn’t count).

Women's Final:

Amelie Mauresmo 2:9

She’s got the game to win on grass – both brain and brawn, and an oh-so-wonderful style. Now if only she went and bought herself some mental strength. A tight 3 sets.

Justine Henin-Hardenne 8:10

Well, unless a virus or advil gets in her way (that's what the -2 is for)... This woman’s on a roll. 2-3 sets.

Ok, I’m throwing caution to the wind and doing the men’s predictions as well.

Men's Semi-Finals:

Rafael Nadal vs. Marcos Baghdatis

Nadal 1:4

If Nadal continues his grinding relentlessness (which he will) and if Marcos loses interest fleetingly (which he might), Nadal might jump ahead and then there’ll be no stopping him. 4 sets.

Baghdatis 1:3

Baghdatis has often showed us (including yesterday) that he can topple a relentless, feisty go-getter and if he wins this one, his amazingly well-placed passing shots and oh-so-delightful drops will have something to do with it. This guy plays dangerous, he plays like he has nothing to lose and everything to win and he’s been on top gear through these championships. If he finds his form early, he’ll have answers to all of Rafa’s --- uhmmm, what does he do again -- scrambling. 4 sets, possibly a tiebreak, which the Cypriot will win closely.

Roger Federer vs. ‘whatever-his-name-is’ Bjorkman

Bjorkman 100:1

If Roger doesn’t show up. 0 sets

Federer 100:100

Now, that doesn’t need explaining, does it? 3 sets, possibly a bagel.

I have some interest in watching Rog and Baghs in the final, cos Marcos comes closest to matching Fed’s shot making prowess. Uhmm, a repeat of the Oz Open Final in the men’s draw as well wouldn’t hurt.