Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Carla Suarez Navarro (18) – This could be interesting at times due to the angels that Carla Suarez Navarro creates. However, Serena should move into the final four. Na Li (5) vs. Ekaterina Makarova (24) – This is hard to call because Na Li is a bit unpredictable and because Makarova is…
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.
Rafael Nadal beats Philipp Kohlschreiber to reach U.S. Open quarters
Rafael Nadal Fans Rafael Nadal battled his way into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Monday with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber. He became the third Spaniard to reach the men’s quarter-finals on Monday, joining Tommy Robredo (who had upset former world number one Roger Federer) and David Ferrer. “It was very tough…
An interview with Rafael Nadal: ‘My serve is working just amazing’ (Monday, September 2, 2013)
Rafael Nadal Fans Q. Were you surprised with the Roger result or did you not pay any attention to that until after your match? RAFAEL NADAL: You always pay attention a little bit to the scores in the other courts. David was playing. Tommy and Roger were playing. So when you are in the changeovers, you…
US Open 2013: Day 8 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Fourth Round Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (22) – I will not be shocked if Kohlschreiber is able to at times push Nadal today. However, given Rafa’s current form and the 3 out of 5 set format, I see no real possibility of an upset. David Ferrer (4) vs. Janko Tipsarevic (18) – I am tempted…
Nick’s Picks- Day 8 at the US Open 2013
Originally posted on Grand Slam Professional Tennis Predictions and Picks by Nick Bollettieri. US Open, French Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open:
Ana Ivanovic vs Victoria Azarenka Ana is a great retriever who doesn’t have a great weakness. However she doesn’t have a great strength either. I believe that when you play against Azarenka, who is focused…
U.S. Open R4 preview and pick: Nadal vs. Kohlschreiber
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal is one win away from a potential U.S. Open showdown against Roger Federer. Standing in Nadal’s way of the quarterfinals on Monday is Philipp Kohlschreiber. Rafael Nadal and Philipp Kohlschreiber will be squaring off for the 11th time in their careers at the ATP level when they clash…
US Open 2013: Day 8 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners on BOLD Fourth Round Alison Riske vs. Daniela Hantuchova – Riske is a great story. However, Petra Kvitova’s health (an asthma flair up plus a fever) had a lot to do with her 3rd round victory. Hantuchova is a veteran who knows this is a huge opportunity. Simona Halep (21) vs. Flavia Pennetta – Both players have been in…
Do You Like the New Layout? (Poll)
On the 3rd anniversary of setting up my own site (Tennisabides.com did not come into existence until November 2011), I thought it might be time for a new look. Any thoughts?
