[3] Pablo Cuevas (URU) vs [2] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) This week’s only clay court event on the ATP Tour is a 250 level tournament, but it has not disappointed in providing good tennis. Each finalist has a great opportunity to grab a title and coveted ranking points. Ramos-Vinolas is younger by 2 years and slightly higher in the rankings,…
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ATP Predictions March 4, 2017: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil
Dubai Singles final (not before 7 p.m.) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – Verdasco can trouble Murray (see Wimbledon 2013), but I don’t see Murray losing unless Verdasco is zoning. I never expect a player to zone so I will take Andy Murray to win 6-4, 6-4. ********************************************* Abierto Mexicano Telcel Singles final (not…
How Much Should One Read into Djokovic and Federer’s Losses this Week?
Not much is my quick answer. We already know that Novak Djokovic is not playing at the airtight level he played at from January 2015 through June 2016. We already know that Roger Federer is 35 and will not be as consistent in his results as he was at 25. Consider that Nick Kyrgios hit…
March 3rd ATP Predictions: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil
Predicted Winners in BOLD Duabi Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs. Robin Haase (NED) H2H – Hot sauce ascending? [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [7] Lucas Pouille (FRA) – I like Murray to win this match, but if Pouille is at his best this should be a must see match. Abierto Mexicano Telcel [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs….
ATP March 2nd Predictions: Dubai, Mexico, and Brasil
Predicted Winners in BOLD Dubai Robin Haase (NED) vs. Damir Dzumhur (BIH) H2H [4] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – I like Verdasco in a a mild upset. [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This would be a quality win for the world #1, and I expect him to get…
Youtube Tennis 10-2-11 through 10-8-11
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Youtube Clips for the Week 1. Pete Sampras vs. Guga Kuerten Miami 2000 A lot of the clay court videos for Guga were grainy so I went with a hardcourt video. 2. Roger Federer vs. Marat Safin Masters Cup 2004 Two of the most…
Tennis History: Two Vintage Youtube Videos
Borg vs Laver (!)
Quick Hits: Tsonga Riding High, Thiem’s 8th, & Svitolina Rolling
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has been a factor in men’s tennis at least since the 2008 Australian Open. His two consecutive titles to start 2017 bode well for his continued presence in the top 15. Tsonga fights hard and plays an attacking style of tennis that is fun for fans. I know the Aussie Open is over,…
On the Origin of Contemporary Tennis – Part 2: The Inside-Out Forehand
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
The inside-out forehand is one of tennis’ biggest weapons. Many players use the shot to end a point out right or to take control of a point that will end shortly. This shot did not emerge out of thin air. Nick Bollettieri products who…
Quick Hits: Dimitrov, Zverev, & Burgos Take Titles – USTA Gaffe
Dimitrov, the moment of victory in Sofia. pic.twitter.com/pM0vbNkIEP — Stroppa Del (@stroppadel) February 12, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Grigor Dimitrov claimed his second title of 2017 by defeating David Goffin in Bulgaria. Dimitrov’s only 2017 loss was an instant classic 5 set battle with Rafael Nadal. Grigor has 2017 wins over Dominic Thiem, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic,…
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