Rafael Nadal vs. Stanislas Wawrinka This match is pretty straight forward to predict. If things go according to form, Nadal should win. Wawrinka is riding a big winning streak and playing the best tennis of his life. Here are 3 keys to Wawrinka pulling an upset. Stan must serve well. The altitude in Madrid benefits…
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Masters Madrid Semifinal Predictions May 11, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals 5 Rafael Nadal vs. Pablo Andujar – If Andujar is ever going to win against Rafa, this is his chance. Nadal played 2 tough sets and a 3rd set versus Ferrer. Nadal is also seemingly a little rusty. The altitude in Madrid has never been to Rafa’s liking. Still, I…
Madrid Masters Predictions May 10, 2013
Predicted winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Kei Nishikori (14) vs. Pablo Andujar – A great match for tennis lovers, but I think Andujar will be more fresh and as I said earlier I love Pablo’s game. Andy Murray (3) vs. Tomas Berdych (6) – I think clay helps Berdych here. He can hit through the court whereas Murray’s shots may sit up…
Madrid Masters Predictions May 9, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Roger Federer vs. Kei Nishikori – Federer has had a mediocre 2013 by his standards. He also has points to defend. I expect Roger to advance, but a loss would not be shocking. Andy Murray vs. Gilles Simon – In 2008, Simon looked like Murray’s mini-me. This could go either way on clay. I still think Murray…
Tennis Power Ranking 2013: Post Monte Carlo
Dan Martin’s 2013 Power Ranking #6 1. Novak Djokovic – Nole ends a nearly 9 year winning streak by Nadal in Monte Carlo and in straight sets no less. He’s #1. 2. Rafael Nadal – Rafa has played 5 events in 2013. His results: 3 titles and 2 runner-up finishes. Did someone really knock over his water…
Nadal’s Reign: Unrelenting Supremacy
King Rafa 2005 – ? Can anyone stop a prepared Nadal on clay? That is a question that has been hounding professional tennis since 2005. There are a few scenarios for how Nadal might lose a match on clay, but these scenarios become even less likely when a match moves to a best of five…
Tennis Power Ranking 2013: Post-Miami and Davis Cup
Dan Martin’s 2013 Power Ranking #5 1. Novak Djokovic – Nole is number one, but he needs to rest his ankle if he is going to make an assault on Roland Garros. 2. Rafael Nadal (Tie) – 3 consecutive tournament titles, including his first hard court title in over 2 years, have Rafa geared up for another…
Masters Miami 2013 Final Prediction Murray vs. Ferrer
Linked Over the Past 52 Weeks Andy Murray and David Ferrer had a pair of intense matches at the 2012 French Open and Wimbledon events. Each man took a hard earned four set victory on his preferred surface. Since that time, Murray has won an Olympic Gold Medal and a US Open title. Ferrer led…
Masters Miami 2013: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Gasquet Posted a Huge QF Win Andy Murray (2) vs. Richard Gasquet (8) – Gasquet is re-establishing himself in a big way, but I think Murray is going to win in an entertaining match. Haas has Beaten Djokovic and Federer Over the Past 52 Weeks David Ferrer (3) vs. Tommy Haas (15) – I picked against…
Masters Miami Predictions 27 March 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals David Ferrer (3) vs. Jurgen Melzer – Jurgen could win, but Ferrer is a guy who tends to win the matches he is supposed to win. Gilles Simon (11) vs. Tommy Haas (15) – Simon is the player who may be fatigued. Haas beat Federer at Halle last year and Nole in Miami this year. Not…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 