Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) – Nole should navigate a reasonably tough opponent. Benjamin Becker (GER) vs. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) – Turn back the clock – I think Rusty pulls through. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [Q] Marius Copil (ROU) – Stan dominates [8] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs…
Month: January 2015
Australian Open 2015 – Day 3 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) vs Roberta Vinci (ITA) – Call me crazy, but I think Vinci’s variety will help her pull an upset. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Alexandra Panova (RUS) – Business as usual [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Jarmila Gajdosova (AUS) – Ditto Klara Koukalova (CZE) vs. Julia Goerges…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 3 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Form should generally hold, but expect a few more upsets than the first two days: I wish I had a ticket as this is a great slate of matches. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Simone Bolelli (ITA) – I don’t think this is the easiest match for Roger. Depending on how…
Australian Open first-round previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Bedene, Simon vs. Haase
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic will begin his fortnight Down Under by going up against Chennai runner-up Aljaz Bedene on Tuesday. Gilles Simon and Robin Haase are also in first-round action at the Australian Open. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. (Q) Aljaz Bedene Djokovic’s quest to gain sole possession of second place behind Ken…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 2 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [20] Samantha Stosur (AUS) vs. Monica Niculescu (ROU) – Sam’s ability to deal with pressure has always been a factor, but I think the crowd support helps her today. Shelby Rogers (USA) vs. Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) [8] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Taylor Townsend (USA) – Woz has a chance to build…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 2 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Marsel Ilhan (TUR) – It will be a new sensation for Stan to enter a slam as the champion, but I think he handles this match well. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Aljaz Bedene (SLO) – Novak is built for this surface. I expect him…
Australian Open 2015: Day 1 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Picking the Chalk [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Karin Knapp (ITA) – Knapp is a solid player who got a bad draw. Halep did not get any favors here either, but the Romanian should advance. [5] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Lucie Hradecka (CZE) [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [Q] Petra…
Australian Open 2015: Day 1 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Welcome Back as Tennis’ Off-season is Now Over [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) – Rafa’s draw is pretty soft after this match, but I think Rafa is low on confidence and is not yet grooved. I give Youzhny a 40% chance at the upset despite one of my…
Australian Open 2015 – Women’s Draw: Impressions
Serena has a potentially interesting second round match. I hope Garbine Muguruza shows some of the fight she showed at Roland Garros last year. Azarenka vs. Stephens is a match to circle. Can Petra Kvitoa beat the heat when she plays day matches? Ana Ivanovic and Simona Halep both have to like their chances at…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 