INDIAN WELLS SEMIS: NADAL BIDS FOR SPOT IN FINAL

Rafael Nadal and Ivan Ljubicic are set to clash in the Indian Wells Masters semi-final, a spot in Sunday’s final on the line. Nadal enters this match as the defending champion and the bookies favourite at William Hill, listed at 1/7 odds. Ljubicic, a former world No.3 and veteran at 31, goes into this match as the 4/1 puppy. Underscoring each player’s odds is an impressive run at Indian Wells.
Nadal is on the back of credible performances, notably against John Isner and Tomas Berdych.
Ljubicic similarly has been convincing, particularly when he upset world No.2 Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals.
The match between Nadal and Ljubicic is compelling. On the one side, we have a proven champion, a fan favourite and arguably, the most tenacious fighter in the game – a legend in the making even.
On the other side, we have a respected veteran, a one-time (in his heyday) feared opponent, a class act that has defied the odds, and age as well, to reach the semis of a Masters Series event.
Nadal has won 15 ATP Masters titles; two short of Andre Agassi’s record 17 Masters Series tournament wins.  Ljubicic has never won a Masters title. He threatened to do so three times in his career but finished runner-up instead – Miami (2006), Paris (2005) and Madrid (2005).
This match might not be as straightforward as some would have it, a clear-cut Nadal victory. Still, Nadal is the smart play; Ljubicic the long shot on an outside chance.
William Hill is offering at least 20 markets on this matchup, packed with scintillating angles and action. Nadal is listed as the favourite across the board.
Nadal is trading at 4/9 to win in straight sets and at 7/2 to win in three sets. Conversely, Ljubicic is offered at 8/1 to take the straight set win, which make no mistake would be a shocker. The more reasonable result that pundits are willing to accept, that is should Ljubicic win, would be a three set victory. Curiously, it is offered similarly at 8/1.
The first set is up for grabs at 2/9 to Nadal and 3/1 to Ljubicic. The second set is also going for the same prices 2/9 and 3/1, respectively.
Punters can get adventurous if they wish to by betting on the correct score of the match and a whole slew of other options. Moreover, there is Live Betting action available on this match and if you haven’t checked out William Hill’s Live Betting portal, you are missing out. Not only is this portal cutting edge but also the betting options are simply endless. Punters could not be more embarrassed for choice.