Originally posted on ATP Mens Tennis:
By Yousuf A. Khan Kei Nishikori is the first Japanese man in 82 years to make it through to the French Open quarterfinals. Yet, old and irrelevant records aren’t the only things Nishikori is achieving. Over the course of an entire week, Nishkori hasn’t dropped a single set against…
Month: May 2015
French Open Day 9 picks, including Nadal vs. Sock and Ferrer vs. Cilic
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Ricky Dimon of The Grandstand and Pete Ziebron of Tennis Acumen preview and pick two of the men’s singles matches on Monday at the French Open. Fourth-round action includes Rafael Nadal vs. Jack Sock and David Ferrer vs. Marin Cilic. Jack Sock vs. (6) Rafael Nadal Ricky: This is tennis’…
French Open R4 previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Gasquet, Murray vs. Chardy
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will contest their fourth-round French Open matches on Monday. They are set for respective showdowns against Frenchmen Richard Gasquet and Jeremy Chardy. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. (20) Richard Gasquet Djokovic and Gasquet will be meeting for the 12th time in their careers at the ATP…
French Open 2015: June 1st Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [13] Gael Monfils (FRA) 63 46 – TO BE COMPLETED – I will stick with Federer as I picked on Sunday. This could go either way, but I think if Roger volleys a little better than he did on Sunday he wins. Monfils let Federer back into the…
French Open 2015: June 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sunday Rain has Produced Quite a Slate of Matches [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [13] Lucie Safarova (CZE) – I will stick with my Sunday pick. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) – I like Serena to win, but I also think Sloane’s backhand down the line can cause problems…
French Open R4 previews and picks: Berdych vs. Tsonga, Wawrinka vs. Simon
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon will look continue what has been strong French Open campaign for the host nation. They are set for respective fourth-round meetings on Sunday with Tomas Berdych and Stan Wawrinka. (14) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. (4) Tomas Berdych Tsonga and Berdych will be facing each other for…
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It was another gorgeous day for tennis at Roland Garros! Check out what you missed on Day 7: http://t.co/2XI28Cu8cX pic.twitter.com/lLcz7IUCyg — Roland Garros (@rolandgarros) May 30, 2015 A View Like This is Just One Reason We Love Tennis Dear Readers, I was looking over my analytics today. May 2015 has been the best month in…
French Open 2015: May 31st Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great slate of matches, but I could see getting 3 or even all 4 of these matches wrong [4] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs [14] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) – My gut says Tsonga wins this match, but Berdych beat Tsonga in a fairly straight forward manner in Madrid. Berdych has…
French Open 2015: May 31st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [19] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs [29] Alizé Cornet (FRA) – The French tide will help put Cornet into the quarterfinal round. [21] Garbine Muguruza (ESP) vs [28] Flavia Pennetta (ITA) – Do I go with experience and good vibes or go with a player talented enough to make a huge dent in…
French Open R4 preview and pick: Federer vs. Monfils
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer and Gael Monfils will battle for a spot in the French Open quarterfinals on Sunday. Of their 12 previous meetings, three have come at Roland Garros (Federer is 3-0). Roger Federer and Gael Monfils will be squaring off for the 13th time in their careers when they collide…
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