Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Grandstand’s Ricky Dimon and Steen Kirby of Tennis East Coast preview and pick four of the best men’s singles matches on Saturday at Roland Garros. Included in the action is a rematch of a memorable 2010 French Open thriller between Fabio Fognini and Gael Monfils. (23) Gael Monfils vs.…
Month: May 2014
Should the USTA Be Pleased with the Men’s Results?
US men’s tennis has been in a dismal place since Andy Roddick retired. John Isner has hung around the top 10 for several years, but he also tends to clean-up at 250 level events on US soil. Isner has reached one career Grand Slam quarterfinal and Robby Ginepri has reached one career Grand Slam semifinal….
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 6 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Once again excuse my late post – being sick is no fun, but tennis will not go unblogged Court Philippe Chatrier Ajla Tomljanovic (CRO) def [3] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 64 64 Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Paula Ormaechea (ARG) – Sharapova has to be thinking title as her nemesis is gone. Court Suzanne Lenglen [19] Samantha Stosur…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 6 Men’s Predictions
Sorry These Are Late – I Have Been Sick the Past 2 Days but Maybe the Storm is Breaking Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [4] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [31] Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) – In a battle of humor or a match in Indianapolis I might think Tursunov had a chance. Not here [8] Milos Raonic…
Roger Federer is the most obsessed-about athlete on the Internet
I am not sure what Roger Federer and Ric Flair have to do with each other (aside from sharing initials), but I am anxious to find out the relationship.
Reasons to Admire Andy Murray
Originally posted on Meanderings and Musings:
It’s French Open time. Paris in the spring time is cold. There have been some big upsets. Both Williams sisters out in the second round for the first time since 2011. Both Australian Open champions out in the first round. I’m scrounging round the internet for live streams and…
French Open R2 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Thiem, Murray vs. Matosevic
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal’s French Open fortnight will heat up on Thursday with an intriguing second-round contest against Dominic Thiem. Andy Murray and Marinko Matosevic are also looking for a place in the last 32. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem Heading into this season, neither fans nor players–at least not the…
French Open Day 5 picks, including Gasquet vs. Berlocq and Seppi vs. Monaco
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Grandstand’s Ricky Dimon and Chris Skelton of Tennis View Magazine preview and pick four of the best men’s singles matches on Thursday at Roland Garros. Among those in second-round action are seeds Richard Gasquet and Andreas Seppi. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem Ricky: Thiem is not going to…
Serena Williams: At a Crossroads? Probably Not
Cue Jim Morrison to Sing The End? When Do Questions Start? As a champion declines, there are always points when questions about his or her future move from the subconscious to the conscious to the public. Pete Sampras’ loss to Marat Safin at the 2000 US Open was not the start of this talk…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 5 Women’s Predictions
Sorry these are a little late Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [6] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) def Kurumi Nara (JPN) 75 60 (Could JJ be a favorite now? It is hard to think of the #6 player in the world and former #1 as making a big comeback, but in all honesty this is her best opportunity…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 