Really don't have much time for the temperaMENTAL (mental being the operative word obviously) left hander from Austria! He's a slight favourite tonight against a really solid grass court performer like Mark Gicquel (quarters in Halle last year!). Neither have shone on grass this year, although keep in mind this is their only second tourney, but this turf suits Gicquel's game way way better than Melzer's! No matter how the rest of his game unfolds like on the day, Gicquel's serve is always always a super reliable weapon. From the back of the court they're both pretty average/mediocre.
Could be a toss of the coin at the end, but just like the other night where I predicted Guccione to take it to a first set tie break (spewing the sucker lost that one though) the same I expect Gicquel to hold serve and take this to a tie break (if Melzer holds his end of the bargain too, that is) Hopefully unlike that Guccione-Monfils bet, this falls our way . Really though, I think Gicquel should win that first set comfortably. If your book doesn't offer First Set, then bet GICQUEL to Win the Match!
My bet however, is
GICQUEL to Win FIRST SET ONLY 4Units
Best of luck everyone
AUSSIE