Predicted Winners in BOLD
CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start)
[1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. Benoit Paire (FRA) – I like Murray to win and return to the final 8.
[3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [13] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – Dimitrov could win this match. Experience is clearly on Federer’s side. Still, Dimitrov has reached a Wimbledon semifinal and won Queen’s Club in his career. Both men were redhot in Melbourne. This should be something to see.
No. 1 Court
Blast from the Past or Rematch?
[4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [16] Gilles Muller (LUX) – Muller did beat Nadal at Wimbledon in 2005. He also has compiled a lot of wins on grass. Still, Rafa looks pretty imperious at the moment. Also, Nadal beat Muller at Wimbledon in 2011. Best 2 of 3? I favor Rafa.
[2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Adrian Mannarino (FRA) – Novak seems to be rounding into really strong form as the second week opens.
No. 2 COURT
[6] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs. [10] Alexander Zverev (GER) – My gut is telling me that Zverev pulls a big upset. On paper, I like Raonic to win this match.
No.3 COURT
[8] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs [11] Tomas Berdych (CZE) – I like Thiem to win in a generational battle.
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[7] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs [18] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) – I think grass gives Cilic the ability to dictate play enough to win an interesting match.
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[24] Sam Querrey (USA) vs Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Querrey keeps his good vibes at Wimbledon going in a close match.