Nicolas Kiefer - Gilles Simon
After that amazing run in Indy last week, and after reaching the semis here this week, one question needs to be asked: How much does the gritty Frenchman has got left in the tank?! My humble answer to that would be 'Not much mate!'.
There are very few players that I dislike with a passion, and Simon's opponent is one of them! However, love him or hate him I think the German will get the better of Simon today and should roll himself into his first ATP final in years.
I still don't know what happend to Blake, but if he was 100%, then Kiefer's drubbing (6-1; 6-2) is extremely impressive. I also watched him the match prior to Blake and he was looking very sharp and hitting the ball very clean. By no means am I saying that he'll get it done easily, but at the end of the day, I strongly believe Kiefer will be waiting for Nadal in the final!
I am playing First Set Win only, for the only reason of grabbing the higher price (head to head price is $1.55 whereas First Set Win is $1.68 ... hopefully in an hour or so time he goes up a few more cents ...say $1.72?!)
Anyhow, if you don't get First Set Win options, then I feel just as confident (if not more) for Kiefer to Win the match head to head.
Pick Kiefer to Win First Set 6 Unit Play
and best wishes everyone
AUSSIE