Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Grandstand’s Ricky Dimon and Steen Kirby of Tennis East Coast preview and pick two of the best men’s singles matchups on Monday at Roland Garros. Familiar foes Andy Murray and Fernando Verdasco, coming off much different third-rounders, are among those in action. (24) Fernando Verdasco vs. (7) Andy Murray…
Month: June 2014
Roland Garros/French Open 2014: Quick Hits June 1
She can play and perhaps she will win Roland Garros 2014 Ernsts Gulbis‘ win over Roger Federer is not shocking. He is on a winning streak, has had a breakout 2014, and has always played close matches with Roger (2-2 head to head and equal number of sets won) Maria Sharapova is the favorite on…
Sharapova – Stosur Live Blog
19 Sam Stosur vs. 7 Maria Sharapova Stepping in at 3-5, 40-15 for Sharapova trying to stay in the First Set – Sharapova’s Grunt is at Championship Level despite trailing – Deuce after a few Sharapova errors – Carillo says there is no challenge system on clay and of course that is and is not…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 8 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winner in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (11 A.M. start) [8] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [18] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – This match is already in progress. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) vs. [WC] Pauline Parmentier (FRA) Court Suzanne Lenglen [14] Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) vs Ajla Tomljanovic (CRO) – I keep picking Spanish players to advance in the women’s matches….
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 8 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (11 a.m. start) [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs [24] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 36 62 22 – TO FINISH I will stick with my original pick of Gasquet. [4] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [18] Ernests Gulbis (LAT) – I can see this going either way. Gulbis has had some success vs. Federer and is in good form….
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 