Just took a look at the Aussie open draw, defiantely some solid matches in the early rounds, doesn't look like we'll have to wait till the 4th round to see some high caliber matches.
Starting with the mens, Fedex's first match is vs Igor Andreev. Although Fed is almost a lock to move into the quarters if not semi's here, Andreev gave Fed all he could handle a couple years ago (US Open I think) so this one could be a bit harder then expected. Andreev is nowhere near the form he was in then but nevertheless an above average first round match.
Another first round match-up taht should provide some fireworks is Stepanek vs Karlovic, I think everyone remembers the show they put on last year (Davis Cup?). An absolute shootout going 5 sets, and I believe most if not all were tie breaks.
As for the women, a match I have circled is the second round match between Henin and Dementieva. A terrible draw for Elena playing Henin in just the second round, as both players have the potential to win this tourny. Elena handled Serena quite easily if the Aussie open tune up, and we all know what Henin can do so this should be as good of a second round match as you'll see.
Haven't looked into many of the other matches, but I'm sure we'll find some solid picks. BOL with the tourny.
Pretty intense workout, he goes through the whole thing in a 'hell-bent' seven minutes. I've been doing it for a while but still can't do all of it properly in seven minutes. For anyone who is interested in bringing out their core, give it a try. Its quite the workout.
Andy and the Joker are starting to build a nice little rivalry. Between last years US open then the sauna battle down under. I like Roddick at +120 because it shows good value and Joker barely got past Wawa in the last round (7-6, 7-6). However, it seems like Joker plays his best against bigger names and elivates his play.
It previous 3 set matches between these 2, the first set has gone to a tie break then the second set has been 6-3, or 6-4. After losing the first set in a tie break, both men went down easier in the second set. I like this match to also be in a 2-0 fashion. I'll be on the under 24. I see this match being a typical 7-6 ,6-4 match. Even with a first set tie break the match can still hit the under.
Lets just hope it ends in 2 sets. Under 24 games. BOL to all on your bets.