Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of March 18 through March 24 1. Novak Djokovic – Novak is still holding the top spot, but his loss to John Isner may mean 2011 is in the past. 2. Roger Federer – Fed’s titles in Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells have him looking strong. 73…
Month: March 2012
Indian Wells Final Sunday Predictions
Final Round – Predicted Winners in BOLD Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Maria Sharapova (2) – Maria may be due to beat Azarenka, but Vika is undefeated in 2012. I have said in my other picks that until someone beats Vika I am going to keep picking her. I think Azarenka wins in straight sets. She…
Indian Wells Picks 3-17-2012
Projected Winner in BOLD Semifinals Novak Djokovic (1) vs. John Isner (11) – John Isner is on the cusp of becoming a top 10 player. He is at worst the second hardest player on tour to break. Still, Novak should win this match. It is by no means a certainty because if a player holds…
Indian Wells Picks for 3-16-2012 Nadal and Federer vs. Argentina
Predicted Winners in BOLD I have not missed on an ATP pick for two days, but my WTA picks are not nearly as accurate in this event. Semifinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Angelique Kerber (18) – Vika has not lost in 2012, and I don’t think today is the day. Azarenka wins again. Maria Sharapova…
Indian Wells Picks for 3-15-2012
Beware the Ides of March! Yesterday, I was 100% accurate in my ATP picks. Here are my predictions for today (Winners in BOLD): Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Nicolas Almagro(12) – Et tu Almagro? Caesar won’t be killed today. Maria Sharapova (2) vs. Maria Kirilenko (20)– I know Sharapova is playing well, but I think Kirilenko…
Indian Wells Picks 3-14-2012
Projected Winner in BOLD Quarterfinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (5) – Vika has been shaky and this is a grudge match, but until Vika loses in 2012 I can’t pick against her. Na Li (8) vs. Angelique Kerber (18) – I like Na Li to advance. Fourth Round Juan Martin del Potro (9)…
Indian Wells Picks for 3-13-2012
Projected winner in BOLD Janko Tipsarevic (10) vs. David Nalbandian– This is an interesting match, but I think Nalbandian’s ability to change the direction of the ball during a rally will be the difference. Alexandr Dolgopolov (21) vs. Marcos Baghdatis -This could go either way, but I am picking young legs to win a tight…
Youtube Tennis for the Week of 3-12-2012 through 3-18-2012
With Indian Wells Underway this Week will be all Vintage Highlights – The video quality is not great, but two legends in a stakes match is worth a view. – 1994 Australian Open quarterfinal – Edberg puts on a paralyzing display of serve and volley tennis – 1995 Australian Open quarterfinal – Safin and…
Indian Wells Picks for 3-12-2012
Projected Winners in BOLD Pablo Andujar vs. Albert Ramos -This is close to a 50-50 match in my mind. Mardy Fish (8) vs. Matthew Ebden – Fish should advance. Nicolas Almagro (12) vs. Santiago Giraldo – I think Almagro will have a big 2012. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez vs. Ryan Harrison – A letdown after beating the…
Indian Wells Picks for 3-11-2012
My Predicted Winner in BOLD (Great slate of matches today) Roger Federer (3) vs. Denis Kudla – I would not be shocked to see Kudla make a good showing, but then again Federer crushed Tomic in Australia Feliciano Lopez (15) vs. Marcos Baghdatis – This could go either way, but Lopez has been more consistent….
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