Aus Open update

You could argue that we've over staked in the women's event with bets on four players. However I was pleased to see Li Na win her opening match in Sidney, where she is defending champion, by a comfortable score line of 6-0 6-3. This will give her confidence and the 20/1 for the big one, which we've taken may disappear soon.

As for the men we have a poor looking bet on Federer who has drifted alarmingly on betfair to 6.4. It's not looking good for the Swiss maestro. Other than the Fed bet we have a small each-way on Tomic who was comprehensively beaten by Murray and received injury treatment in the process.

I can't help thinking that Tsonga could make a significant impact this year. Aside from Federer he has been the form player of the last three months. The former Aus finalist is still generally a 20/1 shot and warrants each-way support at that price.

I have had 3pts win 2pts place Tsonga @ 20/1 with Totesport

I have also had a speculative each-way double with the same firm:

0.5pt ew double Tsonga, Li Na both @ 20/1 Totesport (1/2 odds 1,2)

Total invested six points.