Predicted Winners in BOLD

[3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [14] Marin Cilic (CRO) H2H – This is close to a 50-50 match in my mind, but Wawrinka is a little more solid overall than Cilic in my view.  This could be the match of the day though so if you have a ticket be sure to watch.

[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [16] Tommy Robredo (ESP) H2H – I love Robredo’s professionalism, fitness and fight.  Still, he lacks the huge serve of massive ground game he would need to make Nole uncomfortable.

[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [13] Gael Monfils (FRA) – Do not be surprised to see this go three sets as Monfils took Murray to five sets at Roland Garros and pushed Nole to the limit in Toronto.  Still, I like Federer’s chances in two or three sets.

Julien Benneteau (FRA) vs Jerzy Janowicz (POL) H2H – Is the big man back after he gave a huge hug to Dimitrov?

[8] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [11] John Isner (USA) H2H – I think Andy’s excellent return game will allow him to break once per set.  That could be enough as Isner’s return game is not nearly as strong.

[15] Fabio Fognini (ITA) vs Yen-Hsun Lu (TPE) – I keep picking against both of these guys and both keep winning.  I’ll take Lu I guess.

[5] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs [WC] Steve Johnson (USA) – Johnson should be thrilled with the ranking points and money he has accumulated this week (he’s drawing cash in the doubles draw too). The Raonic of 2013 would be a player I think Johnson would have a 35-40% chance at upsetting so long as he took care of his serve.  Milos 2014 is winning tiebreaks like no one’s business and is starring in a remake of unbreakable in most of his matches.  Milos should win in 2 semi-tight sets.

[6] David Ferrer (ESP) vs Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) – One more Youzhny salute (and even Ferrer might be tired after his match on August 13).