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Australian Open Odds Point To An Andy Murray Victory
Thursday 15 January 2009 at 12:24
 Andy Murray is the favourite to win the Australian Open over the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. This goes to show the improvement that Murray has made over the last year and he is now even considered a likely Wimbledon winner.
Murray Most Likely Winner Say Bookies
Andy Murray is 5/2 to win the Australian Open with Paddy Power, Stan James and Coral. SkyBet are offering 13/8 that Murray reaches the final. SkyBet think that it will take a monumental effort to knock Murray out, they go 10/11 that the Scot loses to the eventual Champion. Ladbrokes are offering 9/2 that his first serve in the tournament is an Ace and he is 13/8 with Ladbrokes to win any match with an Ace on match point.
Federer Is Second Favourite
Roger Federer is the second favourite for the Australian Open, he is 11/4 with Stan James and Coral. There is a fair chance he could face Murray in the final, SkyBet are offering 13/2 that they make up the last two players. Murray would have to fancy his chances as he has an exceptional record against Federer.
Murray To Beat Nadal In The Final?
Rafael Nadal, last year's Wimbledon winner, is 9/2 with Totesport and Blue Square. A Nadal and Murray final could be on the cards and SkyBet make it an 8/1 shot. SkyBet are offering 14/1 that Murray beats Nadal in the final.
Novak Djokovic Odds
Last year's winner, Novak Djokovic, is 6/1 with VC Bet and Ladbrokes to retain his title. A Djokovic Murray final is 11/2.
Andy Murray To Win Wimbledon This Year?
Andy Murray is now a very realistic contender for Wimbledon and can be backed at 4/1 with Paddy Power and SkyBet to be the most popular champion in years. A victory at Wimbledon would make him a shoe in to be the BBC Sports Personality winner and he is currently the 2/1 favourite to win that award with Coral, Ladbrokes and Stan James.
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