Predicted Winners in BOLD M. McDonald vs. 30 C. Ruud J. Sinner vs. 11 K. Khachanov – Not a great draw for the talented Sinner. In a few years, these two may be locking horns in the final 8 or beyond in these draws. A. Kuznetsov vs. S. Querrey – Querrey could come through, but I…
Month: August 2020
US Open 2020: September 1st Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD 16 E. Mertens vs. L. Siegemund V. Tomova vs. 22 A. Anisimova N. Hibino vs. 10 G. Muguruza T. Pironkova vs. L. Samsonova Y. Bonaventure vs. 25 S. Zhang S. Cîrstea vs. C. McHale – Match of the Day? Maybe. Two of my favorite players squaring off in the 1st round…
US Open 2020: Men’s Singles Predictions for August 31st
Predicted Winners in BOLD Note these are snap judgment gut picks. I have not and will not bet on tennis. Kevin Anderson VS (5) Alexander Zverev – An upset to start out? Why not? (1) Novak Djokovic VS Damir Dzumhur – (12) Denis Shapovalov VS (WC) Sebastian Korda – A fun youth clash that likely…
US Open 2020 August 31st Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Note – I do my picks quickly to see if my gut instinct is generally on target or not. I have never bet on tennis. I will never bet on tennis. ARTHUR ASHE STADIUM Play starts at 12 noon Karolina PLISKOVA (CZE) [1] v Anhelina KALININA (UKR) Evening session begins at…
US Open 2020 Women’s Singles Final Four Prediction
Top Half of the Draw: Angelique Kerber vs. Naomi Osaka Bottom Half of the Draw: Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka Naomi Osaka d. Serena Williams to take her 3rd major title and 2nd US Open title in 3 years
US Open 2020 Men’s Singles Final Four Prediction
Top Half of the Draw – Novak Djokovic vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas Bottom Half of the Draw – Andrey Rublev vs. Roberto Bautista Agut Djokovic vs. Rublev with a 4th US Open title going to Novak Djokovic
Pickleball is an Opportunity Tennis Needs to Take
Before Church today, I went to hit some tennis balls with my dad. The two tennis courts at this park had two people on them. The 3 pickleball courts had 12 people playing at all times and people sitting, watching, and waiting with camping chairs, coolers, and light snacks. A group of people hitting a…
Initial US Open 2020 Thoughts (More to Follow)
Novak Djokovic is a heavy favorite to win the men’s title. The women’s draw and the rest of the men’s draw will be hard to predict.
A Tour of Court/Real/Royal Tennis
My strange obsession with our beloved Lawn Tennis’ forerunner continues. Maybe I can ask my athletic director to build one of these courts on our campus. Here is a longer look at the sport.
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 