Predicted Winners in BOLD ORDER OF PLAY – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 Not Before 3:00 pm WTA – E. Bouchard (CAN) vs [WC] A. Barty (AUS) – This is an interesting match that could help with either player’s comeback attempt. WTA – C. Bellis (USA) vs [WC] A. Tomljanovic (CRO) WTA – S. Cirstea (ROU)…
Year: 2017
No Ordinary Time? Part 1 – Raising Questions
No Ordinary Time? Part 1 of 3 The General Narrative is that since 2004 ATP Tennis has entered a golden age of unprecedented quality and consistency. It seems reasonable to ask how different tennis of the past 10-15 years has been from what came before it. A Few Obvious (?) Differences The STRINGS – Spin…
Tennis Power Ranking 2017 #2: The Wizard of Oz Penned a Sequel at Indian Wells
Indian Wells 2017: Roger Federer Shines in the Desert & Claims 90th Title * A Top 11 Due to My Awful Oversight with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Roger Federer – He did not do much at Dubai, but his match play in Melbourne and Indian Wells leaves Roger holding 2 big trophies and claiming 3000 ranking points since…
Indian Wells 2017: Wawrinka vs. Federer Championship Prediction
Stan Wawrinka vs. Roger Federer The past two major winners on the men’s side of tennis will clash in the Indian Wells final. This is a match that has to please the tournament organizers. Stan Wawrinka made it through Murray’s half of the draw with some close matches but not having to face the #1…
Indian Wells 2017: Kuznetsova vs. Vesnina Championship Prediction
Singles Final (8) Svetlana Kuznetsova VS (14) Elena Vesnina This match is not what I or the tournament directors expected. It is intriguing and could be a huge feather in Vesnina’s cap or a strong statement about Kuznetsova still being able to win big events late in her career. I don’t have a ton to…
Indian Wells 2017: Men’s Semifinal Predictions
Swiss Army Final? Probably, but Does it Come w/ a Can Opener and Cork Screw? [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [21] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) I am more confident of Stan Wawrinka advancing than Roger Federer reaching the final. I think Wawrinka’s power baseline game and bluntly impactful serve leave Pablo Carreno Busta one path…
Indian Wells 2017: March 17th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [9] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [15] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) H2H – If Kyrgios serves like he did in his 2 recent wins vs. Novak Djokovic, this pick will look foolish. I think Federer is riding high mentally after picking up his 2nd win of 2017 vs. Rafael Nadal. Also, playing during the…
Indian Wells 2017: March 17th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [14] Elena Vesnina (RUS) vs. [28] Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) – Both players are producing some great tennis. I think Vesnina has slightly more momentum and is slightly more likely to set the terms of this match. This is close to a coin flip, so I predict Vesnina d. Mladenovic 6-4, 4-6,…
Indian Wells 2017: March 16th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [21] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) vs. [27] Pablo Cuevas (URU) H2H – Cuevas is riding high at the moment. I think this is a manageable upset on paper and based upon recent from it is not an upset at all. [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [8] Dominic Thiem (AUT) – The one-handed…
Indian Wells 2017: March 16th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [13] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. [28] Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) -I am still not fully on board with Wozniacki for whatever reason. This is a nice opportunity for Mladenovic. [12] Venus Williams (USA) vs. [14] Elena Vesnina (RUS) – Venus’ strong 2017 play should continue with a quality win over Vesnina.
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 