Milos Raonic, Using Serve-and-Volley Tactics, Ousts #StanWawrinka in Australia #StanWawrinka https://t.co/CvYlDs29bP pic.twitter.com/uL3YRqcKbQ — Mara Cooper (@marac00per) January 13, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js ROD LAVER ARENA (11 a.m. start) [8] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs [11] David Goffin (BEL) – The winner here has a great opportunity to be in the semifinal round and take their chances for anything beyond that. [6] Gael…
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Australian 2017: January 23rd Women’s Singles Predictions
.@SerenaWilliams races through the opening set vs Gibbs 6-1! #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/MVkifIDyJX — WTA (@WTA) January 21, 2017 Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [2] Serena Williams(USA) vs [16] Barbora Strycova (CZE) – Serena has looked quite sharp. I think she will end a solid run by Strycova in 2 semi-close sets. [5] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs [22] Daria…
Australian Open 2017: January 22nd Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Mischa Zverev (GER) – It is good to see the older Zverev playing well, but I think Andy Murray advances with few difficulties. [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [17] Roger Federer (SUI) – Based on form, I should probably pick Nishikori who was the runner-up at Brisbane and played well…
Australian Open 2017: January 22nd Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [8] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) vs [24] Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) – Is Kuzy going to make another deep run toward a major title? It is possible, but I think her [13] Venus Williams (USA) vs [Q] Mona Barthel (GER) – Venus has looked sharp thus far. [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Coco Vandeweghe (USA) – I…
Australian Open 2017: Is Roger Federer a Contender?
In one sense, Roger Federer was a contender prior to the start of the 2017 Australian Open because any 17-time major champion has to be given a chance to win any tournament he or she enters. On the other hand, Roger Federer was certainly not match tough entering this event. Hopman Cup is not rigorous…
Australian Open 2017: January 21st Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [6] Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) vs. [30] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) – Had Cibulkova not won the season finale, I’d lean toward Makarova or see it as a 50-50 match. I think Cibulkova continues to ride the wave of her big title last Fall and he history of playing well…
Australian Open 2017: January 20th Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [29] Viktor Troicki (SRB) – Stan seems to be in good form and that is bad news for Viktor. [10] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs [17] Roger Federer (SUI) – Can Roger dig in and send a message to the draw? I will split the difference and say…
Australian Open 2017: January 20th Women’s Singles Predictions
“You look a lot like this other person I played in Cincinnati and New York” Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Coco Vandeweghe (USA) – I like Bouchard to win, but Vandeweghe has out performed my picking skills thus far. [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Kristyna Pliskova (CZE) – Kerber…
Australian Open 2017: January 19th Men’s Singles Predictions
Ivo Karlovic is hoping to be paid by the hour? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA (11 a.m. start) [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Denis Istomin (UZB) – Novak should advance pretty easily. [9] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) – This could be fun, but I like Rafa in 3 or 4…
Australian Open 2017: January 19th Women’s Singles Predictions
Will this one go 3 sets? Probably not Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [9] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs Naomi Osaka (JPN) [17] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Donna Vekic (CRO) – This should be fun. [2] Serena Williams (USA) vs Lucie Safarova (CZE) – 2014 French Open final rematch MARGARET COURT ARENA [5] Karolina…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 