ATP - Fernando Gonzalez v Roger Federer

ATP Roland Garros - Roger Federer (SWI) vs Fernando Gonzalez (CHI)

It may seem unbelievable, but the truth is that Gonzalez is yet to lose on clay this season. He is 16-0 on clay in 2008, barring one walkover he gave to Almagro in Rome. Gonzalez is one of the most dangerous players in the circuit, when he is confident. And the fact that he defeated Wawrinka in the third round in here, after trailing by 5-7 2-6 0-3 gave him all the confidence in the world and the truth is that he is booming huge serves everywhere and his forehand is again spreading winners from all over the court. Gonzalez was born on clay and he has reached quarter finals in here before, in 2003, where he lost in five sets to Juan Carlos Ferrero, who ended up winning the tournament. The Chilean is coming for this match knowing that he has defeated Federer in the last match between the two players in Shanghai last season, which will give him an extra boost of confidence, which is exactly what he needs to simply play his own game and if he is capable of doing that today, then he has even a good chance to win the match!

Roger Federer has been playing well and he continues to be the best player in the world, but not on clay, where even though he continues to be an amazing player, he isn't as untouchable as he is on the faster surfaces. Federer didn't look exactly great against Benneteau and his backhand was far from its best, putting a lot of balls right in the middle of the court. If that happens again today, then Gonzalez's forehand will just do the job in hitting winners from those balls. Gonzalez is clearly one of the players that Federer most struggles and the Swiss player has dropped sets against Gonzalez on matches played on clay, hardcourt and indoors! Gonzalez is only yet to win a single set against Federer on grass, but they've just played against each other once and Federer just won by 7:5 6:2 7:6, in a surface which is Federer's favorite and Gonzalez's least favorite.

This match will be way more dangerous for Federer than most people think. The Swiss isn't exactly a player who trust himself at 100% and if Federer lacks confidence for a couple of minutes, then Gonzalez will immediately sneak a set like it was nothing. Gonzalez played a great match against Ginepri in the previous round and with his forehand on-fire, Federer will have a tough job to win the match, let alone do it in straight sets. Take Gonzalez to win a set in here. Regular Play.

Play 3* units (Regular Play) on Fernando Gonzalez (+2,5 Sets) @2.09 on 10Bet

Pick : Fernando Gonzalez (+2,5 Sets)
Odds : 2.09
Stake : 6 / 10
Bookmaker : 10bet
Match Result : 1-3
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