Predicted Winners in BOLD Philippe-Chatrier Court (11 a.m. start) [7] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) – Could Konta win this event? Entirely possible despite a 1st round loss in 2016 [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Jana Cepelova (SVK) – Halep is the favorite to take the title? Suzanne-Lenglen Court [5] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs….
Year: 2017
French Open 2017: May 29th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Marcel Granollers (ESP) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] – This is a terrible draw for both men. I think Djokovic wins in 3 or 4 sets, but Granollers has round of 16 to quarterfinal potential against a generic draw. The Djokovic-Agassi partnership gets a stiff test out of the gate. Alexander Zverev (GER)…
French Open 2017: May 29th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) [4] vs. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) – The defending champion versus the 2010 champion and 2011 runner-up. The draw gods were not kind to Muguruza. I am half tempted to have the defending champion losing the day after the #1 seed lost in the 1st round, but I think some form…
French Open 2017: May 28th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Stephane Robert (FRA) vs. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [11] – Dimitrov was playing great tennis in the first phases of 2017. A solid showing in Paris before the grass court season could help cement 2017 as turning point in his career. Lucas Pouille (FRA) [16] vs. Julien Benneteau (FRA) – This is not an ideal draw for…
French Open 2017: May 28th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Julia Boserup (USA) vs. Petra Kvitova (CZE) [15] – I fully admit that my heart is picking this win. I hope she has a full return to tennis. Angelique Kerber (GER) [1]vs. Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) – This is an awful draw for both players. Kerber is struggling as the world #1 after her awesome…
Quick Hits: Nadal and Zverev’s Titles, Djokovic’s Hire, Kvitova’s Return, and More
I have been inundated with non-tennis issues for the past several weeks. I need to dig out with some quick hits. Rafael Nadal’s titles in Barcelona and Madrid confirm his status as the favorite for Roland Garros. Rafa is not as invulnerable as he may have been entering the 2008 French Open, but his form…
Site Update
Dear readers, I am sorry about the recent unplanned hiatus during Madrid and the first portion of Rome. In my non-tennis life, I have been in the middle of accepting a new job and saying goodbye to my current jobs. Also, a few other family issues have cut into my time for writing. I should…
Tennis Abides Gets Love from Brad Gilbert, Chris Fowler, & Jon Wertheim
Brad Gilbert and Chris Fowler answered my question about Rafael Nadal being the last and greatest of the Spanish Armada. ATM yes check out the under 21 rankings of Spanish players only Busta Move the youngest in top 100 for Spain 🇪🇸 and he is 25 https://t.co/h9YkodLlpt — Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) April 23, 2017 @DanMartinTennis…
Rafael Nadal’s Latest Renaissance: Can Anyone Stop Him on Clay?
Rafael Nadal won Monte Carlo and Barcelona for the 10th time each! He also banked 1500 computer points in the process. If one adds his 1200 points from Australia, 300 from Acapulco, and 600 from Miami, Rafael Nadal has positioned himself to make another run at the #1 ranking. With 3600 points from those 5…
Tennis Power Ranking 2017 #4: Nadal as the Count of Monte-Carlo
Nadal Needed No Escapes in Monte-Carlo Roger Federer – Roger stays at #1 for now, but his minimalist approach to clay in 2017 will likely not leave him at #1 beyond Madrid or Rome depending on who wins those events. Rafael Nadal – Rafa holding 10 Monte-Carlo titles is insane. It will take a clay court…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 