Marin Cilic is not a new face in tennis. He knocked Andy Murray off at the 2009 US Open when many felt Murray would breakthrough with a title. Cilic reached his first Grand Slam semifinal at the 2010 Australian Open beating Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Roddick in succession prior to falling to Andy…
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Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic Championship Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic Roger Federer came about as close to defeat as anyone could without losing when playing Marin Cilic last year at Wimbledon. This match pits those two combatants against one another with the Wimbledon title on the line. Here is a breakdown of this match. Experience Roger Federer has the experience…
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,…
Cincinnati 2016: Andy Murray vs. Marin Cilic Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Marin Cilic This match would seemingly be entirely on Andy Murray’s racquet. Despite these two having a close battle at the Queen’s Club earlier this summer, Andy Murray is a strong favorite. Andy has not lost a match since losing the Roland Garros final. Murray has reached his 7th consecutive championship match….
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (1) Andy Murray VS (4) Milos Raonic – Milos has faced Andy Murray at the Australian Open semifinal, Queen’s Club final, and Wimbledon final. In each case, Milos finished on the losing end of these encounters. Can today be different? It might. Milos Raonic has increased his net attacks in 2016…
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Steve Johnson VS Grigor Dimitrov – I am torn on this match. Johnson won a bronze medal in doubles and pulled a huge upset over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to secure his spot as the top ranked US male in singles. He is basking in good vibes. Grigor Dimitrov is playing his best tennis since…
Cincinnati 2016: August 18th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Grigor Dimitrov VS (2) Stan Wawrinka – Grigor appears to be playing much better than some of his earlier 2016 form. Still, I think Stan wins the battle of one-handed backhands by serving bigger than Grigor and pushing him backward during rallies. Borna Coric VS (3) Rafael Nadal – Coric won a gut-check match last evening after…
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…
Quick Hits: Dr. Ivo wins Newport, Croatia rallies past the US, DC is getting underway, and More
A Few Quick Hits Ahead of a Jam Packed Week of Tennis Ivo Karlovic is the all-time ace leader on the ATP Tour. He just captured the Hall of Fame title in Newport, RI. I don’t think he will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, but he’s had a hell of a career given…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 