Sorry These are a Little Late Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Dominic Thiem (AUT) – Rafa should roll. [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs. Carlos Berlocq (ARG) – I’d love to pick Berlocq as he is a cool underdog, but Gasquet seemed very solid in round 1. If Gasquet is willing…
Month: May 2014
Novak Djokovic & the Umbrella: A Not Quite Silent Film
Originally posted on Daily Medal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YskqvyX1W7M Had to share this clip of tennis great, Novak Djokovic, sharing a drink and an umbrella with a (p)lucky ball boy at the French Open. This is what happens when you take initiative! Life lessons from this young man…not unlike Lupita Nyong’o’s selfie-crashin’ brother. Courtesy of Deadspin: “We waited for…
Tennis and Fashion (POLL)
Is this a good kit? Every year at every major a lot of discussion on twitter and other platforms focuses on “kits” different top players wear from whatever company provides their clothing. Federer’s Wimbledon jackets, sweaters, shoes etc. got a lot of attention. I understand that one of the upsides for tennis is…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 4 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Jeremy Chardy (FRA) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB)[2] – This is not the easiest 2nd round match for Nole, but with Kei losing his draw can’t be considered to be so bad either. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)[13] vs. Jurgen Melzer (AUT) – Both men have reached a semifinal at Roland…
Roland Garros 2014: Day 4 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Anna Schmiedlova (SVK) vs. Venus Williams (USA)[29] – A tentative nod for Venus Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS)[7] – On grass maybe Pironkova wins, but on clay I think Sharapova wins. Court Suzanne Lenglen Serena Williams (USA)[1] vs. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) – Uh … Alize Cornet (FRA)[20]…
Wawrinka, Nishikori, and Dimitrov Demonstrate that the Big 4 are not Easy to Emulate
I will have my predictions for tomorrow up by 12 AM EST. I just want to make a quick point that Stan Wawrinka winning his first Grand Slam title, first Masters Series title, and a 250 level title in 2014 along with his US Open and WTF semifinal showings in 2013 prove he is among…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 3 Women’s Predicitions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Expect me to take a lot of chalk in these picks Court Philippe Chatrier Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) vs. Simona Halep (ROU)[4] – The Russian has a chance, but I like Halep’s game a lot. Caroline Garcia (FRA) vs. Ana Ivanovic (SRB)[11] Court Suzanne Lenglen Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) vs. Na Li (CHN)[2] –…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 3 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Igor Sijsling (NED) vs. David Ferrer (ESP)[5] – The 2013 runner-up should move through with a routine first round win. Gael Monfils (FRA)[23] vs. Victor Hanescu (ROU) – Monfils’ post-dance contest momentum and solid history in Paris give him my nod. Court Suzanne Lenglen Richard Gasquet (FRA)[12] vs. Bernard…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 2 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in Bold Ksenia Pervak (RUS) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS)[7] – In a battle of Russians, I’ll take the 2012 champion. Alize Cornet (FRA)[20] vs. Ashleigh Barty (AUS) – Cornet should advance. Dominika Cibulkova (SVK)[9] vs. Virginie Razzano (FRA) – The story of 2014 can get another Grand Slam win here. Petra Kvitova…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 