Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova On one hand, each player is a bit like Elvis in the tennis world. Their first name suffices for everyone to know which player is being referenced. Also, each has won a career Grand Slam, been ranked #1, and had Olympic success. One the other hand, Serena Williams is a…
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Australian Open 2015 – Semifinal Prediction: Makarova vs. Sharapova
Ekaterina Makarova vs. Maria Sharapova Makarova’s game plan for facing Sharapova should revolve around how Petra Kvitova has played when successful vs. Sharapova. A tough lefty serve and an ability to dictate play make me think Makarova could win this match. The problem I see for Makarova is that Sharapova seems to be moving as…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 9 Women’s Predictions
[3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) This should be a good match. Halep is a tough minded grinder and Makarova is a lefty shot-maker. If Makarova can make simple work of her service games utilizing her slice serve, she can then pressure Halep’s service games even more. Halep on the other hand has…
Aurtalian Open 2015 – Day 7 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU) – Begu has played quite well, but she is probably not the right Romanian to beat Bouchard. Canadian Content in Melbourne [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [21] Shuai Peng (CHN) – I almost went the other way on this one. If someone can make…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 5 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [Q] Lucie Hradecka (CZE) vs. Julia Goerges (GER) – Goerges has had a nice return to relevancy. [7] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Caroline Garcia (FRA) – Bouchard is capable of another final weekend, but tests loom. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [31] Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) vs [22] Karolina Pliskova…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 3 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) vs Roberta Vinci (ITA) – Call me crazy, but I think Vinci’s variety will help her pull an upset. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Alexandra Panova (RUS) – Business as usual [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Jarmila Gajdosova (AUS) – Ditto Klara Koukalova (CZE) vs. Julia Goerges…
Australian Open 2015: Day 1 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Picking the Chalk [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Karin Knapp (ITA) – Knapp is a solid player who got a bad draw. Halep did not get any favors here either, but the Romanian should advance. [5] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Lucie Hradecka (CZE) [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [Q] Petra…
US Open 2014: Day 7 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD The Women’s Draw Has had a Lot of Upsets, but Opportunity Lurks for the Survivors Jelena Jankovic (9) vs. Belinda Bencic – I kept doubting JJ, but she has proven me wrong so I am picking her. Lucie Safarova (14) vs. Shuai Peng -This could go either way, but I like…
US Open 2014: Day 5 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD 5 M. Sharapova vs. 26 S. Lisicki – This could be an excellent match, but I think it will underwhelm a bit and be a routine win. I’m not expecting a repeat of this result or quality 10 C. Wozniacki vs. 18 A. Petkovic – Woz keeps rebuilding her ranking. 14 L. Safarova…
US Open 2014: Day 3 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sorry these are a little late, but the chalk should advance [21] Sloane Stephens (USA) vs. Johanna Larsson (SWE) – Sloane should advance. [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs. Alexandra Dulgheru (ROU) – Sharapova is going to advance. [19] Venus Williams (USA) vs Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) – Venus with a day off…
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