Photos & Videos: Rafa’s second round post match interview and press conference https://t.co/kv6UoiQkWX https://t.co/wf1uX2Xmyl — Alex (@AleRafaAlex) July 6, 2017 Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [30] Karen Khachanov (RUS) – Rafa is looking quite solid, but this could be a bit of a test. [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [28] Fabio Fognini (ITA) –…
Month: July 2017
Wimbledon 2017: July 7th Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [PR] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) vs [WC] Heather Watson (GBR) – I like Vika to win in 3 sets. No.1 COURT [6] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs Maria Sakkari (GRE) – Konta could win the whole thing. Virginia Wade … [10] Venus Williams (USA) vs Naomi Osaka (JPN) – I think Venus…
Wimbledon 2017: July 6th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Novak Djokovic vs. Adam Pavlasek – Djokovic’s 2017 seemed to round a corner in Rome. He is going in the right direction now. The biggest question is how quickly he can progress in that direction. That answer shouldn’t impact this match in the least Roger Federer vs. Dusan Lajovic – Federer…
Wimbledon 2017: July 6th Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Angelique Kerber vs. Kirsten Flipkens – Kerber is by no means a lock, but perhaps her poor year is taking a turn for the better. Karolina Pliskova vs. Magdalena Rybarikova – I like Pliskova as the favorite for the big plate at this stage of the event. Caroline Wozniacki vs. Tsvetana…
A Big Thanks to My Readers
Dear Readers, 2017 has not been the best year for me in terms of posting content when I should for Tennis Abides. A lot has been going on in my life outside of tennis writing. Most of it has been positive, but a lot of time consuming and often unpredictable events have cut into my…
Wimbledon 2017: July 5th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Dustin Brown (GER) – I expect Brown to produce some highlights and to take risks, but Murray should win in 3 sets. [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Donald Young (USA) – Lefties don’t like playing lefties … One of the few things I can…
Wimbledon 2017: July 5th Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [6] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Donna Vekic (CRO) – This could be an excellent match, but unless Konta freezes up in front of a favorable crowd, I think Konta advances. NO.1 COURT [10] Venus Williams vs. Qiang Wang (CHN) – Venus is playing with a lot going on off…
Wimbledon 2017: July 4th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Martin Klizan (SVK) – This is not an ideal draw, but I think Novak has momentum from his recent win and should advance without too much trouble. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) – This is another tough 1st round draw for high level seed….
Wimbledon Retrospectives – The Five Least Memorable Men’s Finals
… from my point of view and in my viewing life. Upfront, I did not see the 1983 final so it is off the table. Also, last year’s final could very well be on this list, but I need some time to see what was memorable from a very ho-hum match. 5. Lleyton Hewitt d….
Wimbledon 2017: July 4th Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [Q] Irina Falconi (USA) – Kerber’s 2015 was impressive. Her 2016 was excellent. We’re still looking for the right adjective for her 2017, but if she puts some wins on the board it might be more like the past two adjectives. If not, … No.1…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 