Wimbledon Odds: Day 8 Preview and Match Analysis
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Brian Baker (+172) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (-187)
We love the comeback kid Baker but this fourth round matchup is too tall of a task. Kohlschreiber is a big server, who’s putting his weapon to good use on grass. The 28-year-old German enters Monday’s match with 65 tourney aces and has sent Nadal killer Lukas Rosol and Halle winner Tommy Haas home.
Baker hasn’t faced the same type of competition and while his return game is pretty good, it won’t be enough to get the best of Kohlschreiber.
Advantage: Kohlschreiber
Sabine Lisicki (+140) vs. Angelique Kerber (-200)
This should be an interesting match with two of Germany’s top talents squaring off. Kerber dominated Kim Clijsters and is 2-0 in head-to-head matches against Lisicki, but you have to think there’s some value in the underdog here. Lisicki seems right at home at Wimbledon and she’ll be coming into this one riding a high after sending Maria Sharapova packing.
Advantage: Lisicki