What just happened ?!?! Novak Djokovic’s loss was shocking to me. He has won the Australian Open 6-times including winning 5 of the past 6 events. So his loss means everyone’s chances have improved? Right? The Top Half Benefactor(s) In a real numbers sense, yes, but everyone on Andy Murray’s side of the draw, except…
Month: January 2017
Australian Open 2017: January 20th Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [29] Viktor Troicki (SRB) – Stan seems to be in good form and that is bad news for Viktor. [10] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs [17] Roger Federer (SUI) – Can Roger dig in and send a message to the draw? I will split the difference and say…
Australian Open 2017: January 20th Women’s Singles Predictions
“You look a lot like this other person I played in Cincinnati and New York” Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Coco Vandeweghe (USA) – I like Bouchard to win, but Vandeweghe has out performed my picking skills thus far. [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Kristyna Pliskova (CZE) – Kerber…
Australian Open 2017: January 19th Men’s Singles Predictions
Ivo Karlovic is hoping to be paid by the hour? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA (11 a.m. start) [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Denis Istomin (UZB) – Novak should advance pretty easily. [9] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) – This could be fun, but I like Rafa in 3 or 4…
Australian Open 2017: January 19th Women’s Singles Predictions
Will this one go 3 sets? Probably not Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [9] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs Naomi Osaka (JPN) [17] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Donna Vekic (CRO) – This should be fun. [2] Serena Williams (USA) vs Lucie Safarova (CZE) – 2014 French Open final rematch MARGARET COURT ARENA [5] Karolina…
Australian Open 2017: January 18th Men’s Singles Predictions
Why is the court green? What the heck is Rebound Ace? Isn’t Federer’s opponent a politician now? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [17] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [Q] Noah Rubin (USA) – Rubin might come out swinging freely, but I think Federer will advance and knock more rust off in the process. [1]…
Australian Open 2017: January 18th Women’s Singles Predictions
Both are in action today. Who is playing better than she was in 2014? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [13] Venus Williams (USA) vs [Q] Stefanie Voegele (SUI) – Venus seems less likely to be troubled in a match like this than she was 2-4 years ago. [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Carina…
Australian Open 2017: January 17th Men’s Predictions
The 6-time champion is in action Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [9] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Florian Mayer (GER) – This is not an ideal draw for Rafa, but I think he can grind Mayer down if this develops into a 4 or 5 set match. [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Fernando Verdasco…
Australian Open 2017: January 17th Women’s Predictions
22 and counting Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Sara Sorribes Tormo (ESP) – In early January, someone on twitter asked me who I thought might win the Australian Open. I mentioned Pliskova and Halep as options. Bad news for Pliskova? [2] Serena Williams (USA) vs Belinda Bencic (SUI) – This is…
Australian Open 2017: January 16th Men’s Predictions
#AusOpen Jan 16 RLA line-up#Halep ✅#Venus ✅#Murray ✅#Kerber ✅#Federer ✅Tix available for day & night sessions https://t.co/OuTs5VIFQo pic.twitter.com/s5LiIa39Lq — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Predicted Winners in BOLD Andy Murray (GBR) [1] vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) – Andy should cruise into round 2. Jurgen Melzer (AUT) vs. Roger Federer (SUI) [17] – This is not…
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