Australian Open 2012 tennis betting enters the final phase

Nadal to battle Djokovic and Sharapova will face Azarenka in Australian Open 2012 final matches.

In women’s singles, Victoria Azarenka (no.3) defeated Kim Clijsters (no.11) 2-1. In the second semi-final, Maria Sharapova (no. 4) triumphed over Petra Kvitova (no. 2) 2-1 as well.

Thus, the women’s final will see Belarussian-Russian match.

Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal (no. 2) defeated Roger Federer (no.3) 3-1 after intense battle that saw two tie-breaks. Both players were close, but it is Nadal who will play in the final.

Djokovic (no.1) and Murray (no.4) battle lasted for five sets. It appeared that the Serb will swallow the Briton in the fifth set, but Murray tied at 5-5. The serve speeds at times exceeded 200 km/h (120 mph). In the end, it was Djokovic who triumphed 7-5.

So, the final will see Spanish and Serbian tennis court gladiators.

Bet365, Bovada, and Paddy Power have freshly calculated Australian Open final odds for the tennis betting punters.

Bet365 offers 13/10 for Nadal’s win.

Bovada will pay punters 1.65/1 for Djokovic win.

For women’s final, betting on Sharapova will net 6/5 with Paddy Power. If her opponent Azarenka succeeds, the sportsbook will give 4/6.

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