Monday's Initial Bets

£25 on Mariano Gonzalez to beat O. Rochus at 2.46
Mariano is the more natural dirtballer of the two. I always think rochus is too small to be a good clay courter as the ball bounces too high for him. Although the fact this is a lower bouncng clay court will lessen that. He comes off a grass court final and a decent wimb performance but the transition may cause him some problems. Gonzalez has had some decent performances lately and i can see an upset.
Potential Profit £36.50

£25 on Cuevas to beat f. mayer at 2.5
Cuevas is showing returns to some of his decent form that he showed at times last year. He performed well last week, with some good wins and will be looking to carry that form into this game where he has sf points to defend from last year. He usually performs well on slower clay where even though his serve wins him cheap points on quicker dirt. Mayer is a player who in myopinion prefers quicker dirt and after a tough last few tounies is very vulnerable in a tough match up today. But for mayer's recent good form odds would be much close to evens.
Potential Profit £37.50

£40 on Gruel to beat Bolelli at 1.99
Gruel showed some good form last week in his run to the qf, where he beat gilles simon along the way before losing to jcf in two close sets where he had his chances. Today in front of his home fans he faces an off form bolelli this year, despite a recent ch win, who lost in qualies last week before making it through this week. I always think sibo is a confidence player and despite showing some signs lately i believe gruel in front of his fans is a big ask with his current mental state.
Potential Profit £39.60