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Chasing Lines: Nadal Is Back

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In 2009 the tennis world was shocked by Robin Soderling's defeat of Rafael Nadal. The defeat came out of nowhere for Nadal and helped Roger Federer complete the career grandslam.

The defeat also means that for only the 2nd time of his career*, Rafael Nadal is not defending his title at Roland Garros. As a result the gambling lines for Nadal moved into the realm of contemplation. At the start of the tourney you could find lines as good as 1:2. While this line isn't the most appealing in the world, putting up more money than you would win in return is never the most desirable decision, but in reality its easy money. Nadal has already won the French Open 4 times in his career. He has yet to lose this season on clay, having won three tournaments during the clay season. In those three tournaments Nadal dropped a total of two sets.

Through two rounds at the French Nadal looks healthy and is on complete cruise control. Rafael Nadal is winning this tournament there is no ifs ands or buts about it. My bigger question would be just how many sets does he lose the entire way?

*The first time being the French Open he ever played in.

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