Although the French Open is still a few weeks away tennis wagers are available in the form of matchup bets for this week’s ATP Masters Series Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, Italy.

Later on today, Novak Djokovich (-240) takes on Nicolas Almagro (+180).

Normally the master of the clay court, Rafael Nadal suffered only his second loss in the last 105 on the playing surface at the Rome Masters today.

Reportedly suffering from a blister on his right foot, Nadal lost in straight sets to Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Rafael Nadal likes playing on clay and added a fourth straight Monte Carlo Masters title beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 yesterday.

Nadal’s record against Federer on clay is 7-1.

Are Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on a crash course for the Monte Carlo Masters finals?

It could happen. Federer defeated David Nalbandian (5-7, 6-2, 6-2) to move to the semifinals and Nadal beat David Ferrer in straight sets. 

SPORTSBETTING.COM is offering Grand Slam futures for both Nadal and Federer.

For all the accolades that Maria Sharapova has received, a clay court title has eluded her, until today.

Sharapova defeated Dominika Cibulkova in the Bausch & Lomb championships 7-6 (7), 6-3.

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