Predicted Winners in BOLD Isner should win today, but his return game will dictate how far he advances First Round Jiri Vesely vs. Denis Kudla – This is a good chance for Kudla to get a valuable win. Rogerio Dutra da Silva vs. Vasek Pospisil 4-6, 3-6, 7-6 (11-9), 4-0 suspended – Sticking with yesterday’s pick, but who knows with this…
Category: Cincinnati
US Open 2013: Day 1 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD First Round Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Ryan Harrison – Harrison has had some tough draws. Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Guillaume Rufin Rhyne Williams vs. Nikolay Davydenko – Davydenko has been playing better recently. David Ferrer (4) vs. Nuick Kyrgios – I would not say upset alert, but Ferrer has not seemed like himself as of…
US Open Draw Analysis
I. Djokovic’s Quarter: Novak Djokovic has a reasonable path to the quarterfinal round. He could face some resistance in the 3rd round from Grigor Dimitrov and his first round match is not easy, but this is a good draw for Nole to add confidence during the first week of the event. 2009 US Open champion Juan…
Pictures of Rafael Nadal from Cincinnati
Rafa Held Serve 12 Times Too Select the Right Ball More Serving Photos generously taken by my friend B. Benkert
Pictures of John Isner from Cincinnati
Backhand Return Isner Serving a Bomb Return Ready Position Photos were generously taken by my friend B. Benkert
Tennis Power Ranking 2013: Cincinnati to NY
Power Ranking 2013 #11 Again a lot of movement as one would expect following a 1000 Series Event 1. Rafael Nadal – Rafa already has 5 Masters 1000 titles in 2013! He is putting a strangle hold on the race to finish #1 in 2013. He continued dominating form and won entertaining to memorable matches against…
Cincinnati Masters 2013 Final Prediction: Nadal vs. Isner
Rafael Nadal vs. John Isner Can John Isner win this match? Here are his positives: Isner has reached 16 tournament finals in his career, and 14 of these tournaments were held in the United States. He plays better in the US than anywhere else and last time I checked Cincinnati/Mason is part of the US…
Cincinnati 2013 Final Prediction: Serena vs. Vika
#1 Serena Williams vs. #2 Victoria Azarenka Azarenka did win this encounter in 2013 Victoria Azarenka has a lot of credibility as compared to many others who have recently contended for the #1 ranking on the WTA Tour. She holds 2 Grand Slam titles and was ever so close to winning the 2012 US Open. Serena…
Cincinnati Masters Tennis Predictions: August 17, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Juan Martin del Potro (7) vs. John Isner – If their match in DC is a template, Isner had better hope the JMDP of sets 2 and 3 does not show up today. Delpo returned from deep in the court to minimize aces from Isner. Maybe Isner can adapt to that strategy by…
Cincinnati WTA Predictions: August 17, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Na Li (5) – Williams is obviously the favorite based on her form in 2013. Li is one of the few players who, if on her game, can push Serena outside of her comfort zone with both power and variety. I’m hoping Na Li is playing well so that…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 