Hot tip

After picking the eventual winners of all four of last years tennis Grand Slam tournaments way back in January, I see myself as somewhat of a specialist in the field.
Who would have picked big Marat Safin to win the Oz open with Federer in such good form? Well I did and I was right.
So being the nice chap I am, I'm going to give you the low down on this years Oz Open (starts monday)
After so many injury withdrawals, and with Federer himself strugling with an ankle problem, I see Andy Roddick taking the title here. A dark horse, although the 3rd, seed would be lleyton Hewitt, who could see himself in the final again if he can overcome Federer, who is in his half of the draw. Best prices are Roddick to win 10/1, and Hewitt to win 20/1.
With the men's game dominated by the Swiss master, the women's game offers far greater opportunies...
I'm personally shootin for Maria Sharapova to add to the Wimbledon title she won 18 months ago, her price is 7/1, although she will be playing with a dislocated rib, the brave mite.
Mary Pierce, who reached two G slam finals last year, could prove more fruitful at around 14/1.
A nice outsider would be Martina Hingis, back from retirement after five years and looking impressive in warm up events, you can get as good as 50/1 on her.
Happy gambling...