Originally posted on World Of Sport:
Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga play in the next round of Wimbledon. This will be their 18th head duel, and the fifth at a Grand Slam tournaments. The second match will be played on Wimbledon, Djokovic won the first 2011., when he eliminated Tsonga in the semifinals. Several weeks…
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Wimbledon 2014: Day 8 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Is there a better day in Tennis than the 2nd Monday at Wimbledon? Centre Court [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [20] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Mr. Anderson has played well in slams in 2014. He has compiled a 9-2 record. Murray has been better with a 12-2 record in Grand Slam play. The defending champion should…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 8 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Every player in the draw has to feel that her chances of winning the title improved after Serena lost The 2nd Monday at Wimbledon is a Great Event. It is a lot like the first four days of the NCAA basketball tournament. Many matches are going on simultaneously and a fan…
10 and Under Tennis: Tennis A-Z Free e-Book Review
Tennis A-Z by Lissa Johnston Free eBook Link – http://10u10s.blogspot.com/p/free-ebook.html I will provide a link to Tennis A-Z a few other times, but to give a sense of what I am reviewing I thought placing the link at the top was a good idea. 10 and Under Tennis: Introducing a Sport for Life 10 and Under…
Wimbledon 2014 Midpoint Thoughts
Wimbledon’s Middle Sunday Milos is finding his grass footing Jon Wertheim has praised Wimbledon for sticking with their policy of not having matches (and broadcasts) on the Middle Sunday despite the practice meaning Wimbledon leaves a lot of revenue on the table. It is an anachronistic idea, but that helps make Wimbledon Wimbledon. Here are…
Day 4 review- Federer the phenomenal, Nadal survives sequel, Serena and Sharapova storm through
Originally posted on Femaletennisblogger:
There was no repeat shock victory for Rosol against Nadal on this occasion. Although for a long time it looked like another upset could be on the cards. Rosol was playing with the ridiculous form he found in their previous encounter, breaking Nadal’s serve in game nine to take the first…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 6 Gentlemen’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) – If Rafa drops a set, no one will be shocked. If Rafa drops 3 sets, I will be shocked. [4] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Santiago Giraldo (COL) – This could be a tricky match for Roger as Giraldo is playing well in recent months. Court 1 [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI)…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 6 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Both Lisicki and Sharapova are in Action on Saturday Centre Court [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Alison Riske (USA) – Riske has played well and positioned herself as a “tough out” over the past 52 weeks. She may trouble Sharapova a few times, but Maria should advance. Court 1 [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [25] Alize Cornet (FRA) – Serena…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 5 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Petra Kvitova (CZE) [6] v Venus Williams (USA) [30] – With 6 Wimbledon singles trophies between them, this could be the match of the day. I think Kvitova is slowly regaining form on the grass courts. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) v Na Li (CHN) [2] – Na Li is a threat to win this title if she has gotten…
