Predicted Winners in BOLD 4 Heavy Weight Prize Fights Big Time Matches on Tap Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) [9] vs. Andy Murray (GBR) [8] – Tsonga’s conquest of Toronto and Murray’s first round cramping make this close to a 50-50 match. Murray even gave up a break lead in the 3rd set to let Tsonga off of the hook. I…
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US Open 2014: Day 6 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great slate of matches! Tommy Robredo (16) vs. Nick Kyrgios – This is a classic match-up of a very solid, prepared and fit veteran facing a more powerful and talented young player. Kyrgios’ firepower could overwhelm Robredo, but if fitness becomes a factor I think the match swings to…
US Open 2014: Day 4 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD 8 A. Murray vs. M. Bachinger – Murray would like a quick win to put any concerns about cramping further behind him. 31 F. Verdasco vs. A. Kuznetsov – Verdasco is fit and had a day of rest, but I think round 1 probably took something out of him and Kuznetsov is a…
US Open 2014: Day 1 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD A Great Slate of Day Matches If you have tickets, they are truly valuable, and I envy you. Night Session Predictions at the Bottom 16 T. Robredo vs. E. Roger-Vasselin – This should be a good match, but Robredo’s fitness level makes him hard to beat in three out of five…
US Open 2014: Men’s Preview and Draw Analysis
Early Thoughts Mats Wilander once roughly said that no one should predict a Grand Slam title for a player until he wins his first because breaking through at a slam is different than winning a 250, 500 or 1000 level event. I will take a look at the men who have already won major titles. My…
Masters Cincinnati 2014: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Julien Benneteau (FRA) H2H – The head-to-head favors Benneteau, but I think Wawrinka has a nice chance to really assert himself in this match and this tournament. I think Wawrinka advances. [6] David Ferrer (ESP) vs [16] Tommy Robredo (ESP) – Two gritty and fit Spaniards square off in…
Masters Cincinnati 2014: Day 4 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [14] Marin Cilic (CRO) H2H – This is close to a 50-50 match in my mind, but Wawrinka is a little more solid overall than Cilic in my view. This could be the match of the day though so if you have a ticket be sure to watch….
Rogers Cup 2014 – Toronto ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [13] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) H2H – Murray did not have to play his round of 16 match, but Tsonga only lost 4 games versus the world #1. I’d pick Murray even if Tsonga had not just upset Nole, but in sports a lot of times an upset leads to…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 1 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court Andy Murray (GBR) [3] vs David Goffin (BEL) – Goffin is an entertaining player to watch, but my guess is the crowd will be on Murray’s side. Murray was champion in 2013 and runner-up in 2012 along with winning an Olympic gold in singles at this venue. He’s earned the love of…
Roland Garros 2014 – Andy Murray vs. Rafael Nadal Prediction
The 8 time champion and the clay court GOAT faces an interesting opponent in the semifinal. Andy Murray has tools that could/should make him hard to beat on clay. Murray is fit, he is one of the fastest players on tour and he has one of the top service returns on tour. The best analog…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 