Predicted Winners in BOLD Fourth Round Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (22) – I will not be shocked if Kohlschreiber is able to at times push Nadal today. However, given Rafa’s current form and the 3 out of 5 set format, I see no real possibility of an upset. David Ferrer (4) vs. Janko Tipsarevic (18) – I am tempted…
Month: September 2013
Nick’s Picks- Day 8 at the US Open 2013
Originally posted on Grand Slam Professional Tennis Predictions and Picks by Nick Bollettieri. US Open, French Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open:
Ana Ivanovic vs Victoria Azarenka Ana is a great retriever who doesn’t have a great weakness. However she doesn’t have a great strength either. I believe that when you play against Azarenka, who is focused…
U.S. Open R4 preview and pick: Nadal vs. Kohlschreiber
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal is one win away from a potential U.S. Open showdown against Roger Federer. Standing in Nadal’s way of the quarterfinals on Monday is Philipp Kohlschreiber. Rafael Nadal and Philipp Kohlschreiber will be squaring off for the 11th time in their careers at the ATP level when they clash…
US Open 2013: Day 8 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners on BOLD Fourth Round Alison Riske vs. Daniela Hantuchova – Riske is a great story. However, Petra Kvitova’s health (an asthma flair up plus a fever) had a lot to do with her 3rd round victory. Hantuchova is a veteran who knows this is a huge opportunity. Simona Halep (21) vs. Flavia Pennetta – Both players have been in…
Do You Like the New Layout? (Poll)
On the 3rd anniversary of setting up my own site (Tennisabides.com did not come into existence until November 2011), I thought it might be time for a new look. Any thoughts?
US Open 2013 Weekend Quick Hits
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have met at every slam except for the US Open. That seems apt to change as both men are in good to frightening form. Sloane Stephens has a lot going for her in terms of mobility, power etc. I like her chances to make big strides over then next 18…
Toni Nadal: Rafa Is Probably the Player with the Most Match Wins Playing Poorly
Rafael Nadal Fans This is a very long interview with Toni Nadal translated by Susan DePalma for tennisfrontier.com. Toni talks about career highlights from 2008 on, Djokovic, Murray, the level of the current men’s game, etc. It’s a splendid August afternoon in Porto Cristo, near Manacor, in the eastern part of the sunny island of Mallorca….
Andy Roddick Interviews Roger Federer
Originally posted on Things that we like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzP8-4D0o9w#t=45 Roger Federer is a once in a generation athlete. On the court he is one of the smoothest players you will ever watch and off the court he genuinely seems like a good guy. This interview is particularly fun to watch because the interviewer is a former…
Random thoughts on the tennis scoring system
Originally posted on The Pre-med Path:
Name that player (comment below) Whether for keeping myself in shape or merely convincing myself I’m doing so, I try to play tennis every once in a while, even though my high school tennis career has come to a close. As I watch the U.S. Open on TV and…
2 out of 3 in Men’s Slam Play?
I have seen a number of columns pop up discussing the possibility of switching Grand Slam play to 2 out of 3 sets for men. Here are two of them: Billie Jean King’s take and Drew Franklin’s take First, I Disagree Having tournament of 2 out of 3 sets matches with a day off between matches…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 