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.

Australian Open 2015 – Day 5 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [Q] Lucie Hradecka (CZE) vs. Julia Goerges (GER) – Goerges has had a nice return to relevancy. [7] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Caroline Garcia (FRA) – Bouchard is capable of another final weekend, but tests loom. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [31] Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) vs [22] Karolina Pliskova…

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Australian Open second-round picks: Djokovic vs. Kuznetsov, Giraldo vs. Johnson

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic will continue his Australian Open campaign on Thursday with Andrey Kuznetsov on the other side of the net. Santiago Giraldo and Steve Johnson are also in second-round action. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. Andrey Kuznetsov Djokovic and Kuznetsov will be going head-to-head for the first time in their careers…

Australian Open 2015 – Day 4 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Hoping these go better than yesterday’s picks [6] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs Johanna Larsson (SWE) [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Vera Zvonareva (RUS) – This could be fun. [20] Samantha Stosur (AUS) vs. Coco Vandeweghe (USA) – An opportunity for an upset [18] Venus Williams (USA) vs Lauren Davis (USA) [29]…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 4 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) – Nole should navigate a reasonably tough opponent. Benjamin Becker (GER) vs. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) – Turn back the clock – I think Rusty pulls through. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [Q] Marius Copil (ROU) – Stan dominates [8] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 3 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) vs Roberta Vinci (ITA) – Call me crazy, but I think Vinci’s variety will help her pull an upset. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Alexandra Panova (RUS) – Business as usual [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Jarmila Gajdosova (AUS) – Ditto Klara Koukalova (CZE) vs. Julia Goerges…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 3 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Form should generally hold, but expect a few more upsets than the first two days: I wish I had a ticket as this is a great slate of matches. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Simone Bolelli (ITA) – I don’t think this is the easiest match for Roger. Depending on how…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 2 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [20] Samantha Stosur (AUS) vs. Monica Niculescu (ROU) – Sam’s ability to deal with pressure has always been a factor, but I think the crowd support helps her today. Shelby Rogers (USA) vs. Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) [8] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Taylor Townsend (USA) – Woz has a chance to build…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 2 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD  [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Marsel Ilhan (TUR) – It will be a new sensation for Stan to enter a slam as the champion, but I think he handles this match well. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Aljaz Bedene (SLO) – Novak is built for this surface.  I expect him…

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