Indian Wells 2013 Championship Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Final Rafael Nadal (5) vs. Juan Martin del Potro (7) I think Nadal completes a remarkable comeback by defeating a player who has given him some trouble.  Delpo is obviously on a roll beating Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic in succession.  For JMDP to win he will need to serve big so that he…

March 15, 2013: Indian Wells Match Predictions or Et tu Tsonga?

Beware the Ides of March Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinal Round Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (8) – Et tu Tsonga?  Doubtful.  Nole advances to the semis. Andy Murray (3) vs. Juan Martin del Potro (7) – If Murray is still nuring his Australian Open loss, Delpo has a great chance at an upset….

Australian Open Women’s Semifinal Picks

Predicted Winners in BOLD Women’s Singles – Semifinals Na Li (CHN) [6] v Maria Sharapova (RUS) [2] Na Li did defeat Maria Sharapova in the 2011 French Open semifinal en route to her lone Grand Slam title.  Sharapova has since captured the French Open title and is destroying her 2013 competition.  Na Li could win…

Australian Open Day 9 Women’s Picks

Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinal Round Na Li (CHN) [6] vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [4] – This all comes down to who is in form.  If Na Li is playing at her 2011 level, she will advance.  If Radwanska and Li play at their 2012 levels, Radwanska wins.  I’ll go with more recent history and…

Australian Open Day 7 Women’s Picks

The WTA has a nice breakdown right here.  My predicted winners are in BOLD. [4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL #4) vs. [13] Ana Ivanovic (SRB #13) – I think Radwanska wins in straight sets, but Ivanovic has had a nice event. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS #2) vs. Kirsten Flipkens (BEL #43) – Sharapova is on a…

Product Review: Sugarpova Gum Sporty Flavor

This is not a product review I was expecting to do, but my youngest sister bought me a pack of Sugarpova Gum for Christmas.  The flavor is called “Sporty” (a lemon-lime flavored gum).  Here is a link to the product.  Here is my full review: Taste: A- It is pretty good lemon-lime gum. Appearance: A The…

US Open Women’s Semifinal Picks

Semifinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Maria Sharapova (3) – Sharapova reversed her career troubles vs. Vika on clay this year.  AA Sharapova win would not shock me; especially if Vika is drained either emotionally or physically from her quarterfinal match.  Nevertheless, Vika dominated Sharapova on hard courts in big occasions twice this year. Serena Williams…

US Open Day 9 Men’s and Women’s Picks

Projected Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Samantha Stosur (7) – Stosur has played well to get this far after a somewhat shaky post French Open stretch.  Still, the #1 seed should beat the defending champion in a close 2 set match. Maria Sharapova (3) vs. Marion Bartoli (11) – Bartoli can beat…