Predicted Winners in BOLD I thought the bottom half of the draw was softer than the top half. I still think that, but having to win either 4 best of 5 set matches in 6 days should even the odds a bit with the top half players. Centre Court Centre Court [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [WC] Nick…
Month: June 2014
Wimbledon 2014: Day 9 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Groundhog’s Day? Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs. [9] Angelique Kerber (GER) – I love Kerber’s fight although she could and should have handled the Roland Garros situation differently. I think Sharapova wins in 2. [6] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) – Czech battle Court 1 [22] Ekaterina Makarova vs. [23] Lucie Safarova (CZE) – A great opportunity exists for both…
The Loss of the Serve Volley Game Explained in Under 7 Minutes
I love the geometry and angles of the serve and volley game. By today’s standards, I hit an exceptionally flat forehand and used to be a serve-volley player in the junior ranks. Well I need a Jurassic Park makeover.
Wimbledon: Tsonga in a new “mission”, Frenchman with no set six matches in a row against Djokovic today
Originally posted on World Of Sport:
Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga play in the next round of Wimbledon. This will be their 18th head duel, and the fifth at a Grand Slam tournaments. The second match will be played on Wimbledon, Djokovic won the first 2011., when he eliminated Tsonga in the semifinals. Several weeks…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 8 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Is there a better day in Tennis than the 2nd Monday at Wimbledon? Centre Court [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [20] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Mr. Anderson has played well in slams in 2014. He has compiled a 9-2 record. Murray has been better with a 12-2 record in Grand Slam play. The defending champion should…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 8 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Every player in the draw has to feel that her chances of winning the title improved after Serena lost The 2nd Monday at Wimbledon is a Great Event. It is a lot like the first four days of the NCAA basketball tournament. Many matches are going on simultaneously and a fan…
10 and Under Tennis: Tennis A-Z Free e-Book Review
Tennis A-Z by Lissa Johnston Free eBook Link – http://10u10s.blogspot.com/p/free-ebook.html I will provide a link to Tennis A-Z a few other times, but to give a sense of what I am reviewing I thought placing the link at the top was a good idea. 10 and Under Tennis: Introducing a Sport for Life 10 and Under…
Wimbledon 2014 Midpoint Thoughts
Wimbledon’s Middle Sunday Milos is finding his grass footing Jon Wertheim has praised Wimbledon for sticking with their policy of not having matches (and broadcasts) on the Middle Sunday despite the practice meaning Wimbledon leaves a lot of revenue on the table. It is an anachronistic idea, but that helps make Wimbledon Wimbledon. Here are…
Day 4 review- Federer the phenomenal, Nadal survives sequel, Serena and Sharapova storm through
Originally posted on Femaletennisblogger:
There was no repeat shock victory for Rosol against Nadal on this occasion. Although for a long time it looked like another upset could be on the cards. Rosol was playing with the ridiculous form he found in their previous encounter, breaking Nadal’s serve in game nine to take the first…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 