Wimbledon - Isner v Kukushkin

The market looks to have this one right in making Isner the solid 1/4 favourite when he meets Mikhail Kukushkin, but there could be a spot of value in the correct score betting in the first round.

Isner always likes to start with the ball - getting his booming serve down nice and early - while Kukushkin tends to opt to receive given the chance. He might well be prepared to let Isner power a few down while he gets ready for his own challenge, and that's how we'll attack this one.

In four previous meetings, Isner has won nine of the 11 sets played between the men, including six tie break sets. I can't see Isner getting broken here, and should he start with the balls, an Isner 7-6 or 6-3 (a single break) look highly likely outcomes. Those two bets are available at 13/5 and 5/1 respectively - a 5/4 shot when dutched together, and that's too big in my eyes.

2pts Isner to win 1st Set 7-6 at 13/5 (PP / Betfair)

1pt Isner to win 1st Set 6-3 at 5/1 (General)

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