Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Milos Raonic (CAN) v Ivan Dodig (CRO) – Mios has been on a role since Montreal. I would not say that he is knocking on the door of the top 5, but Milos’ recent play is noteworthy. Milos is not a lock to win this match, but a win would mesh with the recent form…
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44 Majors since 1990 by the Numbers: Roland Garros
Prologue Part 1 of this series looked at how Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have won 44 of the 96 majors held since 1990. If Rafa, Roger and Pete don’t add any majors in 2014, they will have won 44% of the Grand Slam events held since 1990. That is a remarkable accomplishment…
Beijing R2 previews and picks: Djokovic vs. Verdasco, Wawrinka vs. Querrey
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Doubles partners Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka will be back in action on Thursday in Beijing. They await second-round showdowns with Fernando Verdasco and Sam Querrey, respectively. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. Fernando Verdasco Djokovic and Verdasco will be facing each other for the 10th time in their careers but for…
Nadal beats Kohlschreiber, Fognini thrashes Hewitt
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal gets past Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets on Wednesday in Beijing. Next up for Nadal is a quarterfinal date with Fabio Fognini, who destroyed Lleyton Hewitt. (2) Rafael Nadal d. Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 7-6(3) Nadal improved to 24-0 on hard courts this season by taking out Kohlschreiber in…
Beijing R2 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Kohlschreiber, Fognini vs. Hewitt
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal will continue his Beijing campaign on Wednesday against familiar foe Philipp Kohlschreiber. Fabio Fognini and Lleyton Hewitt are also looking for a spot in the quarterfinals. Philipp Kohlschreiber vs. (2) Rafael Nadal Kohlschreiber and Nadal will be squaring off for the 12th time in their careers at the…
Beijing R1 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Giraldo, Ferrer vs. Pospisil
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Spaniards Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer will kick off their Beijing campaigns on Tuesday. They are set for respective meetings with Santiago Giraldo and Vasek Pospisil. (3) David Ferrer vs. Vasek Pospisil Ferrer and Pospisil will be going head-to-head for the third time in their careers when they clash in…
Counterpunch – This is Not the Golden Era
As a fan, I have never enjoyed a period of tennis as much as I have from 2004-present. 2003 was a generational shifting year in which the New Balls players won 3 of the 4 majors. In 2004, Roger Federer gave a dominating and aesthetically pleasing game to this new era. 2005 saw Marat Safin…
Raonic vs. Berdych Prediction
Milos Raonic was runner-up in Montreal and lost a tight round of 16 match at the US Open. The big Canadian may be cementing his spot in the top 15 in the world. Tomas Berdych reached the semifinal round in Cincinnati and also lost in the round of 16 at the US Open. Each man…
Venus Williams issues major upset in Tokyo
Originally posted on TennisAceUpdates:
Former world number one and seven time grand slam champion Venus Williams has ousted number one seed Victoria Azarenka in a straight set 6-2 6-4 second round victory yesterday. Williams took an early break against a clearly uncomfortable and out of form Azarenka who served up six double faults throughout the…
