Predicted Winners in BOLD Yesterday, I got every match right so I hope the good times continue [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Kevin Anderson (RSA) H2H – Anderson certainly can win this match, but I think Stan is the clear favorite. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [13] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) H2H – Novak had a long match…
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Rogers Cup Toronto 2014: Day 3 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Rain has Meant there are a Lot of Matches to Predict [WC] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) v [8] Andy Murray (GBR) H2H – I’d love to see Kyrgios win, but I think what is the best story and what is likely diverge here. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Gael Monfils (FRA) H2H – It should be fun,…
Roger Cup 2014 Toronto: Day 1 Predictions
2014 Masters Canada or You will always be the Canadian Open to Me Predicted Winners in BOLD Stadium [15] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Denis Istomin(UZB) H2H – This is not the easiest first round match for the recent Wimbledon quarterfinalist, but Cilic w/ Goran in his corner is playing well. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) vs Julien Benneteau…
Quick Hits – Raonic, Serena, Kuznetsova & Goffin Take Titles
Milos Raonic won an all-Canadian final to take the ATP 500 level event in Washington, DC. The Citi Open will always be the Legg Mason Classic to me, but two Canadians in the championship match should tell the USTA what it should already know. Serena Williams fended off some game competition and began to…
DC Memories 1996
I have attended the following tennis tournaments at least once: Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Newport, the US Open, and Washington, DC. I also attended the USTA 18 and Under National Clay Court Championships when it was hosted in Louisville, KY as well as an exhibition match between two former top ranked players in Lexington, KY. I enjoy…
Rafa is out of Canada and Cincinnati – Early Implications
Dinner Debate Earlier in July, I was eating dinner with my family and the topic of Rafa overtaking Federer’s 17 majors arose. I told my older brother I thought it was quite possible because I figured Rafa should conservatively speaking win 1-2 more Roland Garros titles and that would mean that a smattering of success…
Quick Hits: Isner wins Atlanta, Andujar wins Gstaad, & Cuevas wins Bastad
These three events are not exactly at the top of the heap in terms of prize money or prestige, but the wins and computer points all count. John Isner avenged his loss to Jack Sock in Newport with a straight set semifinal win. His showings during the US Open Series often buttress John Isner’s standing…
Reflections on Using a One-Handed Backhand
Jon Wertheim has recently mentioned how rare it is to see juniors at Grand Slam events using one-handed backhands. I started learning to play tennis in 1985 and put serious time on my tennis game starting in 1989. In 1985 3 of the 4 Grand Slam titles were won by men with one-handed backhands. In…
Tennis and the World Cup: A Plan
The 2014 World Cup concluded and it as always was a major sporting event across the globe. Basketball and Baseball have added the Basketball World Championship/World Cup and the World Baseball Classic. Each has been successful and will likely grow in importance. Couldn’t tennis do something along these lines? Shouldn’t tennis do something along these…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Post-Wimbledon & Then Some
2014 Power Ranking #8 – Wimbledon Novak Djokovic – Nole and Rafa continue to play hot potato with my top spot. Novak is now a two-time Wimbledon champion and a newly wed. I think the wind is at his back for the hard court summer. Novak was tennis’ most consistent player from 2012-mid 2014, but…
