Analysis for Spadea-Darcis (ATP New Haven)

Head-to-head record 0:1

American veteran Vince Spadea and Belgium youngster Steve Darcis will fight one another for a second round spot in Adelaide.

Spadea turned professional in 1993. Going into the 2008 season, he has won one singles and three doubles titles. He is credited with overcoming the longest losing streak in pro tennis history (21 matches). Working hard on the challenger circuit after his fall, he successfully recovered and eventually won his first career ATP Tour tournament in Scottsdale in 2004. His career-high ranking is world no.18, achieved in February, 2005. Spadea is 12-17 in 2008. He is going from qualies winning 3 matches.

Darcis was fairly successful as a junior reaching #8 in the world and beating the likes Baghdatis, Murray or Berdych. We think he has a good potential for further improvement but last week he suffered miserable loose to Maasu at Olympic tournament. We bet on Spadea for 3 points.