Why is the court green? What the heck is Rebound Ace? Isn’t Federer’s opponent a politician now? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [17] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [Q] Noah Rubin (USA) – Rubin might come out swinging freely, but I think Federer will advance and knock more rust off in the process. [1]…
Category: Australian Open
Australian Open 2017: January 18th Women’s Singles Predictions
Both are in action today. Who is playing better than she was in 2014? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [13] Venus Williams (USA) vs [Q] Stefanie Voegele (SUI) – Venus seems less likely to be troubled in a match like this than she was 2-4 years ago. [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Carina…
Australian Open 2017: January 17th Men’s Predictions
The 6-time champion is in action Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [9] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Florian Mayer (GER) – This is not an ideal draw for Rafa, but I think he can grind Mayer down if this develops into a 4 or 5 set match. [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Fernando Verdasco…
Australian Open 2017: January 17th Women’s Predictions
22 and counting Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Sara Sorribes Tormo (ESP) – In early January, someone on twitter asked me who I thought might win the Australian Open. I mentioned Pliskova and Halep as options. Bad news for Pliskova? [2] Serena Williams (USA) vs Belinda Bencic (SUI) – This is…
Australian Open 2017: January 16th Men’s Predictions
#AusOpen Jan 16 RLA line-up#Halep ✅#Venus ✅#Murray ✅#Kerber ✅#Federer ✅Tix available for day & night sessions https://t.co/OuTs5VIFQo pic.twitter.com/s5LiIa39Lq — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Predicted Winners in BOLD Andy Murray (GBR) [1] vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) – Andy should cruise into round 2. Jurgen Melzer (AUT) vs. Roger Federer (SUI) [17] – This is not…
Australian Open 2017: January 16th Women’s Predictions
#AusOpen Jan 16 RLA line-up#Halep ✅#Venus ✅#Murray ✅#Kerber ✅#Federer ✅ Tix available for day & night sessions https://t.co/OuTs5VIFQo pic.twitter.com/s5LiIa39Lq — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2017 Predicted Winners in BOLD Simona Halep (ROU) [4] vs. Shelby Rogers (USA) – This event seems pretty wide open. Halep may be a decent pick for the title. Kateryna Kozlova…
Australian Open 2017: Predicted Men’s Quarterfinals
Quarter 1 Andy Murray vs. Roger Federer Andy Murray ended 2016 on an incredible run. Murray has reached the Australian Open final 5 times between 2010-2016. This surface suits his game perfectly, but unfortunately for Murray this surface also suits Novak Djokovic’s game perfectly. I am highly confident that Murray will reach the final 8. …
Australian Open 2017: Men’s Pulse Before the Draw
Tier 1 – The 3 Early Champions It is amazing that the ATP Tour already has 3 different players holding singles trophies in 2017. Each of those 3 early champions has to be entering the Australian Open feeling good, but who feels the best? Novak Djokovic’s win at Qatar, including two battles that went three sets,…
Australian Open 1992 – My Favorite Final of the 1990s
I have been pressed for time quite a bit in recent weeks, but with the Australian Open starting next week I thankfully do again have more time to devote to tennis. My favorite Australian Open final ever was the 2012 marathon between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. This match also stands out to me because…
5 Closest Calls for Australian Men at the Australian Open since 1976
Not Everything has been Rosy in the Land of Oz, but a Few Men have Come Close Mats Wilander d. Pat Cash 1988 Final Round: 6-3, 6-7, 3-6, 6-1, 8-6 Near miss Stefan Edberg d. Pat Cash 1987 Final Round: 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 6-3 Cash had momentum, but Edberg pulled away in the 5th…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 