Japan is the world’s third largest economy. Naomi Osaka just won the US Open for the second time in 24 months. She won the 2019 Australian Open and achieved the #1 ranking between these two US Open triumphs. The Olympic games will be held in Tokyo sometime soon (Summer 2021 is the best estimate). These…
Month: September 2020
US Open 2020: Men’s Singles Championship Prediction – Thiem vs. Zverev
#2 Dominic Thiem vs. # 5 Alexander Zverev Tale of the Tape Serve – Zverev has the bigger serve but has struggled with nerves and double faults – No Edge/Slight Edge Zverev depending on Zverev’s nerves Return – Thiem’s big swings are not ideal on a hard court, but I think he has a slight…
US Open 2020: Men’s Championship Poll – Zverev vs. Thiem
Who do you think wins?
US Open 2020: Women’s Final Preview and Prediction
Victoria Azarenka vs. Naomi Osaka This match pits two players against one another who have each won two majors and held the #1 ranking. It should be an outstanding match to watch because both players move exceptionally well. Points will not be easily won. Azarenka’s Chances Coming into the match Victoria Azarenka has all of…
Tennis Abides gets some Love from Yahoo Sports Australia
Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! My tweet is among a number that are quoted in the article. (link opens a new tab) Tennis legend’s ‘disgusting’ comment about US Open umpire https://au.sports.yahoo.com/us-open-2020-tennis-legend-disgusting-umpire-comment-005642012.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw via @7Sport Oi! Oi! Oi!
US Open 2020: Men’s Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD 20 P. Carreño Busta v. 5 A. Zverev – Zverev should win this match on a lot of fronts, but I do not doubt PCB’s intensity, fitness, or willingness to fight. If PCB has a big comparative advantage in unforced errors, Zverev will need to either serve exceptionally exceptionally well to…
US Open 2020: Women’s Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD N. Osaka (4)J. Brady (28) – Jennifer Brady has played outstanding tennis since the start of the Lexington Event (My Old Kentucky Home!). Still, Naomi Osaka possesses a unique blend of great defensive tennis, an ability to dictate play, and an ability to shift from defending to dictating after one…
US Open 2020: September 9th Women’s and Men’s Singles Predictions
T. Pironkova vs. 3 S. Williams – Pironkova has had a storybook US Open, but all stories have a final page. Serena has passed two tough tests. I think she wins this one in two tight sets instead of 3. V. Azarenka vs. 16 E. Mertens – These two have a ton of momentum, but I…
Tennis Abides’ 10th Anniversary: Global Reach
I wrote for a good site in Tennis-X but decided to strike out on my own in 2010. I am most proud of the number of people from around the world who have visited Tennis Abides in that time period. Many thanks, Dan
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 