Predicted Winners in BOLD Singles – First Round [1]Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Robby Ginepri (USA) – Robby is the only active male US born player to have reached a Grand Slam semifinal. He won’t be repeating that accomplishment at the 2014 French Open. Joao Sousa (POR) vs. [2]Novak Djokovic (SRB) – Novak is almost…
Month: May 2014
French Open R1 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Ginepri, Thiem vs. Mathieu
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal will begin his bid for a ninth French Open title when he takes the court against Robby Ginepri on Monday. The winner will face either Dominic Thiem or Paul-Henri Mathieu in the second round. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. (WC) Robby Ginepri Nadal and Ginepri will be going head-to-head…
French Open Preview
Originally posted on britscript:
As the French Open in Paris approaches, thoughts turn once more to who will triumph at the only clay court Grand Slam on the tour. While Nadal still dominates on this surface, there are several rival claimants who are hungry for the title at Roland Garros. Here are some short profiles…
2014 French Open draw analysis
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Last year, Rafael Nadal was left at the mercy of the French Open draw as the No. 3 seed. Or, more accurately, the draw was at the mercy of Nadal and Novak Djokovic. They did, in fact, land on the same side and–as expected–their titanic semifinal showdown proved to be…
French Open Predictions
Originally posted on Myles Harris Sports:
With the French Open being right about the corner and the draw fresh out, I’ll share my predictions and favorite to win it all on my men’s side. 8-time champion Rafael Nadal has regained the top seed this year after winning to title last year as a 3 seed…
Roland Garros 2014: Day 1 Predictions
I am not a huge fan of the Sunday start for the French Open, but it gives the tournament 15 days with a surface that can absorb moisture to get through all of the draws. Maybe the US Open should add a Sunday start to the Monday finish. My Predicted Winners are in BOLD Lukas…
Roland Garros 2014 Draw Analysis and Predictions
Rafa’s Quarter Rafael Nadal‘s quarter is not ideal. Still, he has to be considered the favorite. Nicolas Almagro beat him in Barcelona and looms as a possible round of 16 opponent. Grigor Dimitrov is on the cusp of the top 10 and is another possible quarterfinal opponent. If Dimitrov plays closer to his Australian Open…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 