The Croatian is a positive trend. It comes loaded epic games two behemoths as PRSP (diminished even as a wounded wolf) and Andy, who always gives the size in the GS.
True, Andy has not Palmatus not a set but with smaller rivals that ignoring a Nadal failed to take advantage of the break times with the knee waterfall.
I know that Andy knows that victory is unresolved in a GS, but then come in, the fear sometimes shrinks Cilic arm and walks clear and without pressure.
Pundits would have you believe smart money is on Andy Murray to win this match outright. Bookies are heavily favouring him to do so at -650. Theory is that Murray has been working towards winning a major title for some time now and he is getting close to a break through.
But just because he has been working towards this goal doesn’t mean he has more right to it than Marin Cilic. The 21-year-old Croatian has also been working towards the same goal except he has taken more time to develop and mature. Reminds me of the story of the turtle and the hare and you know who won that race.
That said I couldn’t offer a reasonable argument not to bet on Murray. Pundits have expected him to win a major title and perhaps it is his time now. He is a good bet to win outright because he has an edge in experience. He has all the pressure on him in this match, something he has not always dealt with well. So forgive me if I remain sceptical about him.
Of course, Cilic is an uber talented kid who can put paid on any advantage experience might give Murray. Cilic beat Del Potro and Roddick to reach the semis – two players with loads of experience. And he did it in dramatic style outlasting them in five set marathons. At tempting +375 odds, he is an attractive play for tennis bettors looking to go against the grain.
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