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Wimbledon 2015: July 2nd Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions

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Predicted Winners in BOLD

[2] Roger Federer (SUI) v Sam Querrey (USA) – Querrey has had a number of nice results on grass in his career and has a big serve/forehand combination.  I don’t think he will handle the low ball as well as he will need to to challenge Roger though.  The Fed will need to play pretty clean tennis and take care of his serve, but he should advance.

We’d love to see something this entertaining

[10] Rafael Nadal (ESP) v [Q] Dustin Brown (GER) – Halle 2014 was entertaining between these two.  I think it will be played more on Rafa’s terms this time around, but Dreddy has a puncher’s chance at an upset as he will try to give Rafa no rhythm.

[3] Andy Murray (GBR) v Robin Haase (NED) – Murray is not on Centre Court to the surprise of some, but his match is easier on paper than Fed or Rafa’s.

[13] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) v Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) – Is Jo healthy?  Has he recovered his stamina from a long first round match?  If those answers are yes, expect Tsonga into the 3rd round.

[WC] James Ward (GBR) v Jiri Vesely (CZE) – No joy for the home fans

[6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [WC] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) – This could be a gem of a match.  Mahut’s results at Roland Garros were eye-catching.  He is a cagey grass court player, but the Big Czech has to be the favorite.

[12] Gilles Simon (FRA) v Blaz Kavcic (SLO) – Gilles’ footspeed and indifferent determination will be the difference.

[18] Gael Monfils (FRA) v Adrian Mannarino (FRA)

[30] Fabio Fognini (ITA) v Vasek Pospisil (CAN) – If Vasek can hold serve enough to unnerve Fognini, Popspisil will win.  I think that is what happens.

[23] Viktor Troicki (SRB) v Aljaz Bedene (GBR) – Troicki is loving grass and this draw.

[23] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) v Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) – I know the head-to-head may point the other direction, but I like the big man to win.

[25] Andreas Seppi (ITA) v Borna Coric (CRO) – Seppi showed me something at Halle, but this is no easy match.

[20] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) v Benoit Paire (FRA) – I like Paire to keep some lunacy alive at SW19.

Lukas Rosol (CZE) v Pablo Andujar (ESP) – On clay, I’d reverse this pick.

[15] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) v [Q] Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO) – FLo needs this and should be able to get it.

Sam Groth (AUS) v James Duckworth (AUS) – The battle for Oz?  This is a match for a fan with a grounds pass to absorb as Aussie fans could make this a gem.

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