Predicted Winners in BOLD [11] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Heather Watson (GBR) – 2 years ago this battle of the Brits might have been a 50-50 match in my eyes. Right now, I think Konta is the clear favorite. [7] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs. Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) – Muguruza does not seem to have shaken off…
Month: March 2017
We’re Not in 2010 Anymore: Murray and Querrey’s Wins
BRUTAL hitting from Sam #Querrey. Seeing it like a ⚽ #AMT2017 https://t.co/yB8YP8cfyx — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 5, 2017 Andy Murray’s 2017 includes one tournament title in Dubai and a runner-up finish in Qatar. The world #1 is off to a cracking start in the Middle East. His 2017 Australian Open effort was not one…
Brasil Open 2017: Championship Prediction
[3] Pablo Cuevas (URU) vs [2] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) This week’s only clay court event on the ATP Tour is a 250 level tournament, but it has not disappointed in providing good tennis. Each finalist has a great opportunity to grab a title and coveted ranking points. Ramos-Vinolas is younger by 2 years and slightly higher in the rankings,…
ATP Predictions March 4, 2017: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil
Dubai Singles final (not before 7 p.m.) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – Verdasco can trouble Murray (see Wimbledon 2013), but I don’t see Murray losing unless Verdasco is zoning. I never expect a player to zone so I will take Andy Murray to win 6-4, 6-4. ********************************************* Abierto Mexicano Telcel Singles final (not…
How Much Should One Read into Djokovic and Federer’s Losses this Week?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26phEyNnD_Y Not much is my quick answer. We already know that Novak Djokovic is not playing at the airtight level he played at from January 2015 through June 2016. We already know that Roger Federer is 35 and will not be as consistent in his results as he was at 25. Consider that Nick Kyrgios…
March 3rd ATP Predictions: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil
Predicted Winners in BOLD Duabi Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs. Robin Haase (NED) H2H – Hot sauce ascending? [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [7] Lucas Pouille (FRA) – I like Murray to win this match, but if Pouille is at his best this should be a must see match. Abierto Mexicano Telcel [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs….
ATP March 2nd Predictions: Dubai, Mexico, and Brasil
Predicted Winners in BOLD Dubai Robin Haase (NED) vs. Damir Dzumhur (BIH) H2H [4] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – I like Verdasco in a a mild upset. [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This would be a quality win for the world #1, and I expect him to get…
Youtube Tennis 10-2-11 through 10-8-11
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Youtube Clips for the Week 1. Pete Sampras vs. Guga Kuerten Miami 2000 A lot of the clay court videos for Guga were grainy so I went with a hardcourt video. 2. Roger Federer vs. Marat Safin Masters Cup 2004 Two of the most…
