Author: Dan Martin

I am a proud husband and father. I have my PhD from the University of Dayton and love theology, philosophy, ecology, and tennis among other things.

French Open 2015: May 31st Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great slate of matches, but I could see getting 3 or even all 4 of these matches wrong [4] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs [14] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) – My gut says Tsonga wins this match, but Berdych beat Tsonga in a fairly straight forward manner in Madrid.  Berdych has…

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French Open 2015: May 31st Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [19] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs [29] Alizé Cornet (FRA) – The French tide will help put Cornet into the quarterfinal round. [21] Garbine Muguruza (ESP) vs [28] Flavia Pennetta (ITA) – Do I go with experience and good vibes or go with a player talented enough to make a huge dent in…

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French Open R4 preview and pick: Federer vs. Monfils

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer and Gael Monfils will battle for a spot in the French Open quarterfinals on Sunday. Of their 12 previous meetings, three have come at Roland Garros (Federer is 3-0). Roger Federer and Gael Monfils will be squaring off for the 13th time in their careers when they collide…

Roland Garros 2015: Tweets from the Middle Saturday

Not the result I wanted but too good today @DjokerNole thanks @rolandgarros cya next year! #keephustlin pic.twitter.com/L98WgrfAge — Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) May 30, 2015 Place de Mousquetaire the, er, place to be! Where are you watching Serena v Azarenka from? #RGeverywhere #RG15 pic.twitter.com/ojCf7EA1CP — Roland Garros (@rolandgarros) May 30, 2015 Rafa Nadal's attempt to win…

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French Open 2015: May 30th Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) – So long as Nole’s movement is solid, he should win in an entertaining match.  How much energy will Thanasi have left? This was a great match [15] Kevin Anderson (RSA) vs [20] Richard Gasquet (FRA) – Anderson should be quite happy to post…

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French Open 2015: May 30th Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great slate of matches [4] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. [30] Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU)[30] – I like Petra here, but it also feels like a trap match.  Petra has to avoid any big lapses vs. Begu. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [28] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) – Vika could win as these…

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Federer cruises into last 16 of French Open.

Originally posted on utdluke:
?????? Federer Sails Into Fourth Round Roger Federer eased his way into the last 16 at Roland Garros with a 6-4 6-3 6-2 straight sets victory over Bosnian Damir Dzumhur. The second seed is still to drop a set at this years tournament and has booked a place in the fourth…

French Open 2015: May 29th Men’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Both Fed and Cuevas are Drawing Confidence from Istanbul Damir Dzumhur (BIH) vs. Roger Federer (SUI) [2] – This match is pitting the most known player vs. one of the most unknown players remaining in the draw.  A pro-level opponent swinging freely with nothing to lose can be dangerous, but Federer has been…

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