Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [7] Gilles Muller (LUX) H2H – On a medium paced or slow surface, I’d take Ferrer 10 out of 10 times. I am a little iffy about this pick on grass. [2] Bernard Tomic (AUS) vs. [8-WC] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) H2H – Mahut is always prepared and plays quite…
Month: June 2016
Novak Djokovic Changing Tennis
This video was passed along to me, and it is quite good. Novak’s movement, flexibility, and balance are all likely precursors to how tennis will be approached in the future.
Mercedes Cup 2016: June 9th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. Sam Groth (AUS) H2H – I like Thiem, but his deep run in Paris may mean his grass court adjustments have not taken place yet. This could be a huge opportunity for Groth. [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Taylor Fritz(USA) 4-3 – to be completed (not before…
Ricoh Open 2016: June 9th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) vs. [WC] Igor Sijsling (NED) H2H – I think the big man wins this match even if Igor has some home court love coming his way. [1] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. Dudi Sela (ISR) H2H – Ferrer has had his moments on grass. [7] Gilles Muller (LUX) vs. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez…
Mercedes Cup 2016: June 8th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [WC] Michael Berrer (GER) vs. [Q] Florian Mayer (GER) H2H – Mayer’s match play in the qualifying rounds gives him an edge in my mind. [7] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs. Denis Kudla (USA) H2H – Kudla is a fighter who plays his best tennis on grass. However, Kohlschreiber in Germany is a tough…
Ricoh Open 2016: June 8th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Bernard Tomic (AUS) vs. Aljaz Bedene (GBR) H2H – Tomic is always capable of not showing up mentally. Is he shows up, he should win. [4] Steve Johnson (USA) vs. [WC] Stefan Kozlov (USA) H2H – The NCAA Folk Hero wins this match. [8-WC] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA) H2H – Mahut…
ScykohPlays: A Play Through of Mario Tennis
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
I will update this specific post with future parts of this series. Given all of the rain in Paris, this might be a good change of pace. Scykoh does a lot of video game reviews and play throughs. I am not sure if this…
The Clay to Grass Transition
I’ve never played tennis on a grass court, but I hope to correct that in the nearish future. The shift for professionals from clay to grass may not be as severe as it was when the speeds of the surfaces were more radically different. Still, the footing on each surface is different. I’ve included some…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Djokovic’s Hegemony
The 7th Tennis Power Ranking of 2016 Novak Djokovic – The world #1 just claimed his 4th consecutive major title! His hold on the top spot is unquestioned. There is a pretty big barrier between Novak and the field. Andy Murray – Murray won Rome and was runner-up at both Roland Garros and Madrid. He is…
French Open 2016: Novak Conquers Roland Garros and Tennis
Novak Djokovic’s long march toward a Roland Garros singles title has involved many close calls. Consider that Novak was runner-up at Roland Garros in 2012, 2014, and 2015. His chase for this title was halted in the semifinal round in 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2013. Novak also posted quarterfinal showings at Roland Garros in 2006…
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