So far 2016 is looking a lot like 2015 Novak Rules Tennis Novak Djokovic – I am running out of terms to describe Novak’s hold on tennis. I called him “Fortress Novak” heading into his record tying 27th Masters 1000 title. That phrase is inadequate as Novak is not just defensive or counter punching, he is…
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Indian Wells 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Milos Raonic Championship Prediction
How much has Milos grown since this match? I think he has improved a lot, but he may need more still to dethrone Novak. Novak Djokovic has already posted a combined 4-0 record versus Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and Roger Federer in 2016. Nole has won 10 of the 11 sets he has contested against…
Indian Wells 2016: Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka Championship Prediction
Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka Serena Williams has looked dominant in her run to the final. Simona Halep and Agnieszka Radwanska provided some resistance, but Serena still prevailed in routine fashion. Serena now faces a familiar face in Victoria Azarenka in the final. This is one of my favorite matches because Vika tries to attack…
Indian Wells 2016: Weigh in on my Twitter Polls
Who wins the WTA title tomorrow at Indian Wells? — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) March 20, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js and Who will win tomorrow in the ATP final at Indian Wells? #IndianWells — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) March 20, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Indian Wells 2016: Goffin vs. Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Milos Raonic’s semifinal appearance is not unexpected given Milos’ 2015 showing at Indian Wells, his strong performances at Brisbane and Melbourne this year, and his dunk during NBA All-Star weekend (demonstrating his return to health being injured in the Aussie semifinal round). David Goffin is a cagey player with a unique style, but I doubted…
Indian Wells 2016: WTA Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [3] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) – This is potentially an interesting match, but as we saw in Melbourne it is possibly a one-sided affair. [18] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. [13] Victoria Azarenka – Call me crazy, but I think Pilskova is on the uptick. She needs…
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. …
Indian Wells 2016: March 11 WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Venus Williams (USA) vs. [Q] Kurumi Nara (JPN) – Venus is back at Indian Wells. [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. Vania King (USA) – Simona says she is playing better so I guess I should take her word, but this is a tough draw. [5] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [Q]…
Indian Wells 2016: March 11th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Ivan Dodig (CRO) H2H – This Should be a fun one Vasek Pospisil (CAN) vs. [WC] Jared Donaldson (USA) H2H – Power makes the difference? Donald Young (USA) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) H2H – This could go either way, but Young tends to win some matches Ernests Gulbis (LAT) vs. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez…
Indian Wells 2016: Day 1 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ** I have most of the matches up, but the ATP website in some cases simply listed a player vs. an unnamed qualifier. I have nothing to say about those matches. Borna Coric VS Lucas Pouille (WC) – This match will be a good test for Coric. Frances Tiafoe VS (WC) Taylor Fritz – Fritz has momentum…
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