Kevin
05-17-2006, 07:21 PM
<b>ONLINE BETTORS BACK ROGER FEDERER CAPTURING GRAND SLAM</b>
<a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">Pinnacle</a> Releases Odds On World’s Top Tennis Player
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (May 17, 2006)—The top-ranked player in the world,
Roger Federer has won seven of the past 11 Grand Slam events on the ATP
Tour distinguishing himself as one of the sport’s all-time greats. After
capturing three of the four Grand Slam tournaments in 2005 and already
winning January’s Australian Open, the talk of the tennis world is if this
is the year Federer will join Rod Laver and Donald Budge as the only
players in men’s tennis history to complete the Grand Slam. Despite his
lack of success against Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal on clay, as well as
having history and the odds against him, 75% of bets placed to date at
PinnacleSports.com back Federer capturing all four tournaments to complete
men’s tennis’ first Grand Slam since 1969.
The Internet’s largest sports betting site, <a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">PinnacleSports</a> originally
released odds on the number of Grand Slam tournaments won by Roger Federer
in 2006 following his Australian Open win. Since then, bettors have
flocked to the site to back Federer capturing all four major tennis
championships, which currently stands at 11/2 odds. Despite immense Grand
Slam backing, PinnacleSports.com lists the more likely scenarios of
Federer winning three (3/2) or two (8/5) Grand Slam events as the
favorites. The unlikeliest scenario is that the world’s top ranked player
will finish 2006 with only the Australian Open title under his belt,
listed as a 7/1 long shot by <a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">Pinnacle</a> Sportsbook.
Although Federer is a favorite in nearly every tournament he enters,
PinnacleSports.com currently lists reigning French Open champion and clay
court specialist Rafael Nadal, who has won a record-tying 53 matches on
clay, as a 10/11 favorite at Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Federer is a solid
contender at 2/1 to win his first French Open championship.
PinnacleSports.com has also created a betting option on the world’s top
player winning his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title this summer and
currently lists Federer as an overwhelming 1/2 favorite to be victorious
once again at the All England Tennis Club.
“While three quarters of all wagers placed back Federer completing the
Grand Slam, our oddsmakers believe Rafael Nadal will ride his 53-match
winning streak on clay to another French Open title, ending any hope of a
Grand Slam in 2006,” said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com. “Should
anyone do the unthinkable and defeat Nadal at Roland Garros, Federer would
certainly become the favorite in the French and capturing the tournament
would put the Grand Slam well within his reach.”
For a complete list of tennis odds, please visit www.pinnaclesports.com.
Current Odds: *All odds subject to change*
How Many Grand Slam Tournaments Will Roger Federer Win In 2006?
One 7/1
Two 8/5
Three 3/2
Grand Slam 11/2
Majors Won Current Odds Percent Of Bets Placed
One 7/1 20%
Two 8/5 2.5%
Three 3/2 2.5%
Grand Slam 11/2 75%
Odds To Win 2006 French Open?
Rafael Nadal 10//11
Roger Federer 2/1
Will Roger Federer Win Wimbledon 2006?
Yes 1/2
No 9/5
For more information and a complete list of odds, please visit
<a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">Pinnacle</a>.
<b>About PinnacleSports.com</b>
<a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">Pinnacle</a> is the Internet’s largest
sports betting site serving customers in more than 80 countries worldwide.
Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce
reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up
to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low
minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web,
PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing
consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the
quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the
company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino
gaming.
<a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">Pinnacle</a> Releases Odds On World’s Top Tennis Player
WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO (May 17, 2006)—The top-ranked player in the world,
Roger Federer has won seven of the past 11 Grand Slam events on the ATP
Tour distinguishing himself as one of the sport’s all-time greats. After
capturing three of the four Grand Slam tournaments in 2005 and already
winning January’s Australian Open, the talk of the tennis world is if this
is the year Federer will join Rod Laver and Donald Budge as the only
players in men’s tennis history to complete the Grand Slam. Despite his
lack of success against Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal on clay, as well as
having history and the odds against him, 75% of bets placed to date at
PinnacleSports.com back Federer capturing all four tournaments to complete
men’s tennis’ first Grand Slam since 1969.
The Internet’s largest sports betting site, <a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">PinnacleSports</a> originally
released odds on the number of Grand Slam tournaments won by Roger Federer
in 2006 following his Australian Open win. Since then, bettors have
flocked to the site to back Federer capturing all four major tennis
championships, which currently stands at 11/2 odds. Despite immense Grand
Slam backing, PinnacleSports.com lists the more likely scenarios of
Federer winning three (3/2) or two (8/5) Grand Slam events as the
favorites. The unlikeliest scenario is that the world’s top ranked player
will finish 2006 with only the Australian Open title under his belt,
listed as a 7/1 long shot by <a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">Pinnacle</a> Sportsbook.
Although Federer is a favorite in nearly every tournament he enters,
PinnacleSports.com currently lists reigning French Open champion and clay
court specialist Rafael Nadal, who has won a record-tying 53 matches on
clay, as a 10/11 favorite at Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Federer is a solid
contender at 2/1 to win his first French Open championship.
PinnacleSports.com has also created a betting option on the world’s top
player winning his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title this summer and
currently lists Federer as an overwhelming 1/2 favorite to be victorious
once again at the All England Tennis Club.
“While three quarters of all wagers placed back Federer completing the
Grand Slam, our oddsmakers believe Rafael Nadal will ride his 53-match
winning streak on clay to another French Open title, ending any hope of a
Grand Slam in 2006,” said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com. “Should
anyone do the unthinkable and defeat Nadal at Roland Garros, Federer would
certainly become the favorite in the French and capturing the tournament
would put the Grand Slam well within his reach.”
For a complete list of tennis odds, please visit www.pinnaclesports.com.
Current Odds: *All odds subject to change*
How Many Grand Slam Tournaments Will Roger Federer Win In 2006?
One 7/1
Two 8/5
Three 3/2
Grand Slam 11/2
Majors Won Current Odds Percent Of Bets Placed
One 7/1 20%
Two 8/5 2.5%
Three 3/2 2.5%
Grand Slam 11/2 75%
Odds To Win 2006 French Open?
Rafael Nadal 10//11
Roger Federer 2/1
Will Roger Federer Win Wimbledon 2006?
Yes 1/2
No 9/5
For more information and a complete list of odds, please visit
<a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">Pinnacle</a>.
<b>About PinnacleSports.com</b>
<a href="http://www.pinnaclesports.com/?refer=xulticap">Pinnacle</a> is the Internet’s largest
sports betting site serving customers in more than 80 countries worldwide.
Founded in 1998, PinnacleSports.com was the first sports book to introduce
reduced margin wagering, using a -105 pricing model that gives bettors up
to 50% better value on wagers than traditional bookmakers. With low
minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web,
PinnacleSports.com has earned an industry leading reputation for providing
consistent value to the player, professional customer service and the
quickest payouts online. Fully licensed and regulated in Curacao, the
company offers a secure environment for sports betting, racing and casino
gaming.