Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Dominic Thiem (AUT) – Anywhere other than a slam or at Miami, I might pick Thiem. That is how much I think of this young talent. Thiem has a lot of variety and a bright future ahead of him. The Austrian also has a lot of momentum from some…
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Masters Miami 2015: March 31st ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs [17] Gael Monfils (FRA) H2H – I think the Big Czech wins riding some momentum from his comeback versus Tomic. [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [15] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Murray’s return will likely neutralize Anderson’s best weapon. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) H2H – This should be an entertaining…
Masters Miami 2015: March 29th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [27] Santiago Giraldo (COL) H2H – Murray loves Miami as it is home away from home. [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [29] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – Not enough Hot Sauce exists to pull off this upset [23] Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) vs Juan Monaco (ARG) H2H – Monaco is having a…
Masters Miami 2015: March 27th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I can see having 32 seeds at a slam because such events involve 7 rounds, but this seems excessive [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Donald Young (USA) – These two have had their fair share of matches. [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Nicolas Almagro (ESP) – This could be interested, but…
2015 Power Ranking: Indian Wells – Nole Reigns and Milos Rises
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: #2 Given that I live so close to Cincinnati we can all hope these are used for seedings at Masters Cincinnati Novak Djokovic – Novak withstood some nerves in the second set to avenge his loss in Dubai and further strengthen his hold on the #1 ranking. I think Djokovic is…
Indian Wells 2015: Murray vs. Djokovic Semifinal Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic H2H This is my favorite match-up to watch for various reasons. I like that each player attempts to do similar things strategically, I love that no lead is safe given each man’s return game, and I enjoy seeing the speed each man exhibits. Also, I like everyone else have rooting…
Indian Wells 2015: March 19 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) H2H FLo is playing excellent tennis. If Murray plays too passively and lets Lopez dictate, I think an upset will occur. My guess is that Murray will do some Bjorkmanesque things to take the net away at times. This will likely be enough for…
Indian Wells 2015: March 18 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Great Slate of Matches as One Would Expect [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) v [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – I could see this go either way, but I think Nishikori is a higher level player in general so he is my pick. [13] Gilles Simon (FRA) v [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I’d love…
Indian Wells 2015: March 16th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [26] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This should be a fun match, but I think Murray will have enough to win. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) H2H – Ajde Nole [14] Ernests Gulbis (LAT) vs Adrian Mannarino (FRA) H2H – Against my better judgment I am…
Indian Wells 2015: March 14/Pi Day ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [WC] Ryan Harrison (USA) H2H – Harrison has had a lot of bad draws in his career. He did play well in Mexico and this represents a big opportunity. Still, it is likely that Kei wins this match. [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Vasek Pospisil (CAN) H2H –…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 