Nishant Joshi's Sporting Sunday

By Nishant Joshi

Tennis

Na Li vs Maria Sharapova



13th June 13:05 GMT

Sharapova looked like regaining her best form in the final set vs Alison Riske on Saturday, as she swept aside the young American 2:1. It was one of the best sets of tennis you could hope to see from Sharapova, against a plucky opponent high on confidence, and who did very little wrong. The Russian hit winner after winner, and barely any unforced errors at the same time. She is 1.5 favourite to beat Na Li, who beat Aravane Rezai in the semi-finals.

Having got this far, I certainly expect Sharapova to take the final fairly comfortably. She loves playing on grass courts and her determination should see her through in this final.

Take the Russian on the -3.5 games handicap @ 1.91.

NJ's Bet:

Sharapova to beat Na Li -3.5 games handicap - 4pts @ 1.91 (Paddy Power)


Serbia vs Ghana



13th June 15:00 GMT
ITV1 (14:30-17:00), ITV HD (14:30-17:00), STV HD (14:30-17:00)

After watching Ghana a fair bit in the African Nations Cup, I came to the conclusion that whilst talented, they are pretty much headless chickens on the field. Missing their best player in Michael Essien, they still boast a fairly talented side, but Serbia are exactly the type of low-key and efficient team who could frustrate Ghana's free-flowing football.

NJ's Bet:

Serbia to beat Ghana - 2.3pts @ 2.3 (Betfair)

Nishant Joshi