Predicted Winners in BOLD
This is a great schedule of matches
[7] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) v [9] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – Someone forgot to tell these two that one-handed backhands are an endangered species. Stan’s form was great in his opening match, but somehow I think Grigor finds a way in 3 sets.
[WC/14] Gael Monfils (FRA) v [2] Roger Federer (SUI) H2H – Roger needed to save a match point vs. Gael in NYC. Then Gael clobbered him in a Davis Cup match. This could go either way, but I think Roger is the favorite.
[3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) v [15] John Isner (USA) H2H – Isner can wins sets off of Rafa on clay, but can and will are two different things.
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Andreas Haider-Maurer (AUT) H2H – Nole rolls
[16] Tommy Robredo (ESP) v [4] Milos Raonic (CAN) H2H – If Robredo returns well, my pick will look silly.
[6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [12] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) H2H
[11] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) v [8] Marin Cilic (CRO) H2H – Battle of the returning wounded?
[10] Gilles Simon (FRA) v [5] David Ferrer (ESP) H2H – Ferrer’s history on clay vs. Simon is solid.
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