Analysis for Davydenko-Mathieu (ATP Beijing)

Head-to-head record 3:2

Another interesting match-up in the second round of Olympic tournament. French player Paul-Henri Mathieu will face experienced Russian player Nikolay Davydenko. Lets look at Russian player - Nikolay Davydenko prefers slower surfaces although he is capable of playing an all-surface game. His main strengths are his groundstrokes, foot speed, balance and return game. He is best known in the tennis world for his running shots which he takes early and often turns into winners. Davydenko's weaknesses are serve, volleys and variation which are important skills to have on fast surfaces. Mathieu is known for being able to hit heavy groundstrokes from both wings and his topspin forehand is probably his biggest weapon. Although Davydenko’s won over Gulbis in style (6:4,6:2) we think that odds on Mathieu over 3.00 are very good to take.