David Ferrer vs. Andy Murray With Rafa’s withdrawal from London, both men must feel good about their chances to be in the final 8. Still, this is the 3rd consecutive week they have met in an event. The winner will be much closer to punching his ticket to the World Tour Finals. Murray has won…
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Basel 2014: Semifinal Predictions
Roger Federer vs. Ivo Karlovic Roger is on his home turf and facing the Big Man with a lot of momentum on his side. Ivo could be virtually unbreakable indoors. Roger has won 9 consecutive tiebreaks. Roger is better across the board, but Ivo has a puncher’s chance with his massive serve. Both players should…
Basel previews and picks: Nadal vs. Herbert, Federer vs. Muller
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal is back in Basel action on Wednesday as he faces Pierre-Hugues Herbert in round two. Meanwhile, Roger Federer will begin his quest to go one step further than he did last year when he kicks off his campaign against Gilles Muller. (Q) Pierre-Hugues Herbert vs. (2) Rafael Nadal…
Why in my Mind Novak Djokovic is Number One for 2014
I have never hidden the fact that I enjoy Roger Federer’s play and his winning as much as I’ve enjoyed watching or rooting for any player in tennis history. I try to be fair, but I think objectivity is a fictional location that, like Utopia, does not exist for human beings. Roger Federer trails Novak…
The Tennis Channel: Roger Federer’s Funniest Moments
With Roger Federer vying for his 5th title of 2014 in his hometown, I thought I would share this video from The Tennis Channel. Tennis Now is quickly becoming becoming my favorite youtube feature.
Basel and Valencia previews and predictions
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
This week could be better, such as if world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and 2013 Basel champion Juan Martin Del Potro were in action. Still, this is about as good as it gets when it comes to a pair of 500-point tournaments. Rafael Nadal’s comeback from a wrist injury and…
Basel R1 previews and picks: Raonic vs. Johnson, Pospisil vs. Nieminen
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Familiar foes Milos Raonic and Steve Johnson will face each other again on Tuesday in Basel. Vasek Pospisil and Jarkko Nieminen are also in first-round action. Steve Johnson vs. (4) Milos Raonic Raonic and Johnson will be going head-to-head for the third time in their careers and for the third…
Valencia R1 previews and picks: Isner vs. Robredo, Anderson vs. Kohlschreiber
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
John Isner and Kevin Anderson will kick off their Valencia campaigns on Tuesday. The two big-hitting seeds are set for respective first-round meetings with Tommy Robredo and Philipp Kohlschreiber. (5) John Isner vs. Tommy Robredo Isner and Robredo will be facing each other for the fourth time in their careers…
Predictions for Moscow, Stockholm, and Vienna Championship Matches
Kremlin Cup Final – Roberto Bautista Agut vs. Marin Cilic Bautista Agut has played quite well in 2014 and is in 14th place in the year long points race. Marin Cilic had been similarly solid in 2014 prior to his dominating US Open title run. Cilic reaching the final in Moscow makes me think some…
Dan Martin Podcast on the End of the 2014 Season
Dan Martin on the End of the 2014 Men’s Season Podcast 10-17-2014 OR Download this episode (right click and save)
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 