Predicted Winners in BOLD
[27] Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) v [7] Roger Federer (SUI) – I would not be shocked if the blogging Russian found a way to win a single set, but I think Federer advances.
[1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) v [28] Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) – A rematch of sorts, but I think Rafa wins unless Dolgopolov has a superhuman moment playing for his native Ukraine in this time of crisis.
[11] Tommy Haas (GER) v [19] Kei Nishikori (JPN) – I don’t see Haas’ 2013 form yet in 2014.
[5] Andy Murray (GBR) v Jiri Vesely – At some point I think and hope Murray will return to pre-surgery form.
[23] Gael Monfils (FRA) v [13] Fabio Fognini (ITA) – This is a 50-50 match in my mind. Fognini’s efforts in Cincy were so bad last year that I will pick against him now.
[3] Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) v [29] Andreas Seppi (ITA) – Stan the man will stay perfect for now.
[10] Milos Raonic (CAN) v Alejandro Falla (COL) – On a hard court, I will take Raonic. A good result here could salve his wounds from losing to Dimitrov in Melbourne.
[17] Kevin Anderson (RSA) v [LL] Evgeny Donskoy (RUS) – Mr. Anderson has been on a roll.
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