Novak Djokovic vs. Gael Monfils In one corner, we have a strong veteran of the tour who is playing the best tennis of his career. In the other corner, we have the world #1, defending champion, and a man who is undefeated versus his opponent in ATP Tour and ITF matches. Monfils is playing great…
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Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray & Cilic Smiling after Rio & Cincinnati
The 9th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – Novak missed Cincinnati with an injury and lost to Juan Martin del Potro in Rio. That doesn’t mean he is not still at the top of my power ranking. Nole won Toronto with a dodgy right arm. If his arm is healthier in New York,…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 10th Men’s Singles Predictions
Croatia’s @cilic_marin overcame Radu Albot 63 64 on Court 7 earlier today, he plays Monfils next #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/iP5wCCSRZI — ITF Olympic Tennis (@OlympicsTennis) August 8, 2016 Predicted Winners in BOLD (3) Rafael Nadal VS (15) Gilles Simon – I think Simon could perhaps win, but Rafa seems quite inspired in Rio. I think Rafa wins…
Rio Olympic Tennis: The State of Men’s Singles after One Round
WATCH: Tears and cheers as Juan Martin del Potro tops Novak Djokovic at #Rio2016 #Olympics: https://t.co/2ivo6AQMz8 pic.twitter.com/5viQxrgCoM — TENNIS.com (@Tennis) August 8, 2016 It is possible for opponents to fight hard and be gracious in victory as well as in defeat Olympic Tennis: The State of Men’s Singles After One Round Olympic tennis means a…
Washington, DC 2016: ATP Championship Prediction
Two in a row for Ivo? [2] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs [13] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) Ivo Karlovic at 37 could be the hottest player on tour if he wins this match. Back-t0-back titles on two different surfaces is hard enough but to do that at 37 is really something. Therefore, Ivo has a lot on the…
Washington, DC 2016: ATP Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Steve Johnson (USA) vs [13] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) H2H – Johnson beating Isner should give him some good practice in terms of facing the areas of the surface box Ivo’s delivery’s can reach. Karlovic attacks the net much more frequently than Isner, but I like Johnson to win this match with at…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Reigns in Spain?
The Fifth Tennis Power Ranking for 2016 He is the man Novak Djokovic – Novak bounced back from his loss at Monte Carlo with a strong showing in Madrid. He lost only one set en route to his record 29th Masters 1000 Shield. Rafael Nadal – Rafa did lose to Andy Murray so staying second…
Power Ranking 2016: Monte Carlo and Barcelona have Rafa Rising
Our Long International Nightmare is Over: Tennis Abides is Back Sorry this is a bit later than usual. Putting the finishing touches on my dissertation put my tennis writing on the back burner. Still, the 3rd Masters 1000 event of 2016 along with a 500 level event in Spain deserve some attention prior to the…
Monte Carlo 2016: Nadal vs. Monfils Championship Prediction
Rafael Nadal vs. Gael Monfils Gael Monfils was not the expected finalist, but his play at Masters Miami was excellent so he is in a nice spot in terms of playing strong tennis on two different surfaces. Monfils also made a quarterfinal appearance in Melbourne and was a runner-up in Rotterdam earlier this year. Monfils…
Indian Wells 2016: St. Patrick’s Day Quarterfinal Predictions
I am mixing WTA and ATP Predictions Today as I have Been in Ill Health and Don’t Feel like Making 2 Posts. (any mistakes I make will be blamed on my illness) Predicted Winners in BOLD [18] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Daria Kasatkina (RUS) – This should be a fun if under appreciated match. …
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 