The 6-time champion is in action Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [9] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Florian Mayer (GER) – This is not an ideal draw for Rafa, but I think he can grind Mayer down if this develops into a 4 or 5 set match. [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Fernando Verdasco…
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Australian Open 2017: January 17th Women’s Predictions
22 and counting Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Sara Sorribes Tormo (ESP) – In early January, someone on twitter asked me who I thought might win the Australian Open. I mentioned Pliskova and Halep as options. Bad news for Pliskova? [2] Serena Williams (USA) vs Belinda Bencic (SUI) – This is…
Australian Open 2017: January 16th Men’s Predictions
#AusOpen Jan 16 RLA line-up#Halep ✅#Venus ✅#Murray ✅#Kerber ✅#Federer ✅Tix available for day & night sessions https://t.co/OuTs5VIFQo pic.twitter.com/s5LiIa39Lq — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Predicted Winners in BOLD Andy Murray (GBR) [1] vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) – Andy should cruise into round 2. Jurgen Melzer (AUT) vs. Roger Federer (SUI) [17] – This is not…
Australian Open 2017: January 16th Women’s Predictions
#AusOpen Jan 16 RLA line-up#Halep ✅#Venus ✅#Murray ✅#Kerber ✅#Federer ✅ Tix available for day & night sessions https://t.co/OuTs5VIFQo pic.twitter.com/s5LiIa39Lq — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2017 Predicted Winners in BOLD Simona Halep (ROU) [4] vs. Shelby Rogers (USA) – This event seems pretty wide open. Halep may be a decent pick for the title. Kateryna Kozlova…
Australian Open 2017: Predicted Men’s Quarterfinals
Quarter 1 Andy Murray vs. Roger Federer Andy Murray ended 2016 on an incredible run. Murray has reached the Australian Open final 5 times between 2010-2016. This surface suits his game perfectly, but unfortunately for Murray this surface also suits Novak Djokovic’s game perfectly. I am highly confident that Murray will reach the final 8. …
Australian Open 2017: Men’s Pulse Before the Draw
Tier 1 – The 3 Early Champions It is amazing that the ATP Tour already has 3 different players holding singles trophies in 2017. Each of those 3 early champions has to be entering the Australian Open feeling good, but who feels the best? Novak Djokovic’s win at Qatar, including two battles that went three sets,…
Madie Cook Interview: 4 Year NCAA Division 1 Player
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
I will hopefully be doing more interviews as part of this site. Madie Cook was kind enough to answer some questions about tennis. 1. You won a Kentucky High School state title in singles in 12th grade. What was that like? Did it help…
Australian Open 1992 – My Favorite Final of the 1990s
I have been pressed for time quite a bit in recent weeks, but with the Australian Open starting next week I thankfully do again have more time to devote to tennis. My favorite Australian Open final ever was the 2012 marathon between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. This match also stands out to me because…
Nick Kyrgios Answers my Question about his Serve on Twitter
I thought Kyrgios serve seemed unique, but wanted to see if he initially patterned it after someone’s motion. Nope, it’s all authentically me. #AustraliaMade https://t.co/lAnOa2Zm22 — Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) January 3, 2017
Tennis Abides: 2016 Year End Awards
Women’s Player of the Year: Angelique Kerber Kerber’s award is built upon two tent poles, namely her Australian and US Open titles. Yet, her Wimbledon runner-up finish and silver medal in Rio demonstrated Kerber’s capacity to sting together multiple quality results. That is a key for being number one. Her Cincinnati and Tour Championship runner-up…
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