Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer will begin his Cincinnati title defense on Tuesday against Roberto Bautista Agut. Second-round action also includes Grigor Dimitrov vs. Vasek Pospisil. Roberto Bautista Agut vs. (2) Roger Federer Federer and Bautista Agut will be going head-to-head for the fourth time in their careers when they clash in round…
Month: August 2015
I am Back!
Dear readers, A terrible run of illnesses and computer problems have led to a low number of posts in the midst of the hard court summer season. I should be back to full pisting strength starting today as my computer situation has improved, and I am finally healthy as well. Thanks, Dan Martin
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Andy Murray Snaps Losing Streak to Djokovic and Wins Montreal
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #9 A lot has changed since Wimbledon Novak Djokovic – Nole is still number one in my power ranking heading into Cincinnati and will be #1 heading into the US Open. Andy Murray will be a challenge if the two meet in the US Open final, but Novak has played…
Cincinnati R1 previews and picks: Troicki vs. Fish, Fognini vs. Kokkinakis
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Making his last trip to Cincinnati, Mardy Fish will begin his week against Viktor Troicki on Monday. Fabio Fognini and Thanasi Kokkinakis are also in first-round action. Viktor Troicki vs. (WC) Mardy Fish Fish’s farewell tour will continue at arguably his best tournament when he takes the court on Monday…
ATP Canadian Open 2015: Quarterfinals Preview
Originally posted on SportzCosmos:
The title contenders at the sixth ATP 1000 event of the year have all powered their way into the quarter-finals at the Roger’s Cup in Montreal, Canada. The world number one Novak Djokovic, second seeded Andy Murray, Washington D.C. winner Kei Nishikori, the Spaniard Rafael Nadal and the defending champion Jo…
Is Nick Kyrgios good for tennis?
Great question
Montreal 2015: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions for August 14
Predicted Winners in BOLD [16] John Isner (USA) vs. Jérémy Chardy (FRA) – John Isner has to thank the draw gods a bit here. He reached the round of 16 and received massive crowd support in defeating George Costanza Nick Kyrgios. Now, he has a workable quarterfinal match. His title in Atlanta and runner-up finish…
Toronto 2015: WTA Quarterfinal Predictions for August 14
Predicted Winners in BOLD Both Serena and Simona are in action in Toronto – will they meet in the championship? [2] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [6] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) – This should be a tremendous match for fans. Radwanska is enjoying a reurgence that started with the grass court season. Halep has needed her own…
Serena Williams dominant, but not yet satisfied, at Rogers Cup
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Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 