Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #10 A lot changed in Montreal, will stability return after Cincinnati? Novak Djokovic – Novak may not have picked up any trophies or a Golden Masters Series (that needs a new name), but he got everything he wanted in terms of US Open preparation. Novak played 10 matches over 14…
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Cincinnati 2015: Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray Semifinal Prediction
[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [3] Andy Murray (GBR) Roger Federer leads their head-to-head 13-11 despite trailing in their series of matches for most of their careers. Federer has won 4 consective matches versus Andy Murray to take an overall lead in their clashes. Federer holds a 5-1 edge in Grand Slam matches. Murray dominated their 2012 gold…
Cincinnati 2015: August 20th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [13] David Goffin (BEL) – I could see Goffin trouble Nole, but I think Nole’s game has more heft and will ultimately prevail due to that fact. [8] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Feliciano Lopez (ESP) – I think Rafa is improving his form incrementally and that…
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Andy Murray Snaps Losing Streak to Djokovic and Wins Montreal
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #9 A lot has changed since Wimbledon Novak Djokovic – Nole is still number one in my power ranking heading into Cincinnati and will be #1 heading into the US Open. Andy Murray will be a challenge if the two meet in the US Open final, but Novak has played…
Montreal 2015: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions for August 14
Predicted Winners in BOLD [16] John Isner (USA) vs. Jérémy Chardy (FRA) – John Isner has to thank the draw gods a bit here. He reached the round of 16 and received massive crowd support in defeating George Costanza Nick Kyrgios. Now, he has a workable quarterfinal match. His title in Atlanta and runner-up finish…
Montreal 2015: ATP Predictions for August 11
Predicted Winners in BOLD Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – This match is really interesting to me. Each man has what I call a live arm and can blast big shots from many positions on the court. I think Kyrgios’ serve gives him a slight edge. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Thomaz Bellucci…
Quick Hits – Hewitt, Groth, and the Murrays Shine in Davis Cup while Ram Wins Newport Again
.@lleytonhewitt and @SamGrothTennis provide the heroics as Australia completes the comeback. http://t.co/ht4rAIHrCi pic.twitter.com/LQDqGaDnqC — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 19, 2015 Aussie Comeback Succeeds Davis Cup and Hall of Fame Thoughts The tennis scheule does not leave a lot of time for reflection. One Sunday Novak Djokovic is vanquishing Roger Federer for his 3rd Wimbledon…
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: All Hail King Novak III
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #8: Novak Wins his 3rd Wimbledon Crown Last night, @serenawilliams & @DjokerNole revived the Champions’ Dance. As only they could. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/tDA8oAGa5G — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2015 Novak Djokovic – Novak has won 2 Slams and 4 Masters 1000 events in 2015. He is firmly in command of men’s…
Wimbledon 2015: The Storm before the Storm – Murray vs. Federer Semifinal Prediction
Murray v Federer: five things that will decide the semi-final http://t.co/FBEVW6njhp pic.twitter.com/iyCZF8qng9 — Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) July 9, 2015 [2] Roger Federer (SUI) v [3] Andy Murray (GBR) When the 2015 Wimbledon draw was announced, a lot of people predicted this clash. Roger and Andy each captured key tune-up events. Roger holds 7 Wimbledon titles, and…
Wimbledon 2015: Winning Time or my Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions
2-time @Wimbledon champion @DjokerNole closing in on 650th tour-level match win. http://t.co/ZcIWPUF9BY #atp #tennis pic.twitter.com/Jx4rEChBXa — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 1, 2015 In the NCAA Basketball Tournament, I always feel like a team has to reach the Elite 8 or quarterfinal round before thoughts of them becoming champion feel realistic. At Wimbledon, we have…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 