Sorry These are a Little Late Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Dominic Thiem (AUT) – Rafa should roll. [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs. Carlos Berlocq (ARG) – I’d love to pick Berlocq as he is a cool underdog, but Gasquet seemed very solid in round 1. If Gasquet is willing…
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Roland Garros 2014 – Day 4 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Jeremy Chardy (FRA) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB)[2] – This is not the easiest 2nd round match for Nole, but with Kei losing his draw can’t be considered to be so bad either. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)[13] vs. Jurgen Melzer (AUT) – Both men have reached a semifinal at Roland…
Roland Garros 2014: Day 4 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Anna Schmiedlova (SVK) vs. Venus Williams (USA)[29] – A tentative nod for Venus Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS)[7] – On grass maybe Pironkova wins, but on clay I think Sharapova wins. Court Suzanne Lenglen Serena Williams (USA)[1] vs. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) – Uh … Alize Cornet (FRA)[20]…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 3 Women’s Predicitions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Expect me to take a lot of chalk in these picks Court Philippe Chatrier Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) vs. Simona Halep (ROU)[4] – The Russian has a chance, but I like Halep’s game a lot. Caroline Garcia (FRA) vs. Ana Ivanovic (SRB)[11] Court Suzanne Lenglen Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) vs. Na Li (CHN)[2] –…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 3 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Igor Sijsling (NED) vs. David Ferrer (ESP)[5] – The 2013 runner-up should move through with a routine first round win. Gael Monfils (FRA)[23] vs. Victor Hanescu (ROU) – Monfils’ post-dance contest momentum and solid history in Paris give him my nod. Court Suzanne Lenglen Richard Gasquet (FRA)[12] vs. Bernard…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 2 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in Bold Ksenia Pervak (RUS) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS)[7] – In a battle of Russians, I’ll take the 2012 champion. Alize Cornet (FRA)[20] vs. Ashleigh Barty (AUS) – Cornet should advance. Dominika Cibulkova (SVK)[9] vs. Virginie Razzano (FRA) – The story of 2014 can get another Grand Slam win here. Petra Kvitova…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 2 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Singles – First Round [1]Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Robby Ginepri (USA) – Robby is the only active male US born player to have reached a Grand Slam semifinal. He won’t be repeating that accomplishment at the 2014 French Open. Joao Sousa (POR) vs. [2]Novak Djokovic (SRB) – Novak is almost…
Roland Garros 2014: Day 1 Predictions
I am not a huge fan of the Sunday start for the French Open, but it gives the tournament 15 days with a surface that can absorb moisture to get through all of the draws. Maybe the US Open should add a Sunday start to the Monday finish. My Predicted Winners are in BOLD Lukas…
Roland Garros 2014 Draw Analysis and Predictions
Rafa’s Quarter Rafael Nadal‘s quarter is not ideal. Still, he has to be considered the favorite. Nicolas Almagro beat him in Barcelona and looms as a possible round of 16 opponent. Grigor Dimitrov is on the cusp of the top 10 and is another possible quarterfinal opponent. If Dimitrov plays closer to his Australian Open…
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