[7] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs [13] Lucie Safarova (CZE) I have been wrong about Ivanovic starting with a 3rd round prediction. I was horribly wrong about her quarterfinal prospects. I ignored her dominating head-to-head record and picked her to lose in the quarters?!?! If I now pick Ivanovic, I will be going against Safarova’s 5-3…
Month: June 2015
Roland Garros 2015: June 3rd Tweets
#Djokovic's defeat of #Nadal at #RG15 was a spectacle, but not the one we hoped for. Post http://t.co/77CXtTOmpO pic.twitter.com/5ZLN4Uz5YL — The Tennis Review (@thetennisreview) June 3, 2015 Djokovic completes Tennis' Ultimate Takedown, and more thoughts from @jon_wertheim on Day 11: http://t.co/5ohtaIjxfv pic.twitter.com/iQBX1jVlk6 — SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) June 3, 2015 A centre court battle under the…
A changing of the guard
Originally posted on The Fifth Set:
In their two meetings in French Open finals, Rafael Nadal has sealed victory off the back of a double-fault from his Serbian opponent Novak Djokovic. Today, Nadal finished a torrid birthday meeting with Djokovic by double faulting, signifying a total 180 degree turn in the fortunes of these two…
French Open Day 11: Djokovic ends Nadal’s dominance, Williams eases into semis
Originally posted on Balls and Brawls:
Rafael Nadal’s reign of dominance at the French Open came to an abrupt end as world number one Novak Djokvic ended the Spaniard’s 39 game winning streak at Roland Garros to book his place in the semi-finals. The sixth need never really got a hold of the match as…
French Open 2015 – Semi-final Predictions
Originally posted on Tennis Predictions:
Firstly, here’s how I did in the quarter-final predictions: ? Ana Ivanovic defeats Elina Svitolina in straight sets (Correct) Lucie Safarova defeats Garbine Muguruza in straight sets (Correct) Serena Williams defeats Sara Errani in three sets (Correct winner but in straight sets) Timea Bacsinzky defeats Alison Van Uytvanck in straight…
French Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Quarterfinal Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [6] Rafael Nadal (ESP) This match has been talked about since Rafa’s ranking dropped to the point that it might be possible. Once the Roland Garros draw was announced, this seeming inevitability of this match has loomed over the rest of the tournament. It is now here. Rafa reached this point by looking…
French Open 2015: Is this the Biggest Quarterfinal Ever?
Is this the Biggest Quarterfinal Ever? Due to a lot of top talents producing outstanding and consistent results, tennis has had a lot of best ever and GOAT descriptions thrown around. This certainly is a big quarterfinal, but there have been others: 1985 and 1986 Wimbledon champion Boris Becker defeated 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash…
French Open QF preview and pick: Murray vs. Ferrer
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A semifinal spot will be at stake when Andy Murray and David Ferrer square off at Roland Garros on Wednesday. The winner earns a date with either Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal. Andy Murray and David Ferrer will be meeting for the 16th time in their careers when they collide…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 