Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Number 3 Novak Djokovic – Novak holds the 1st Grand Slam and the first 2 Masters 1000 events of 2015. I am not saying the race for #1 is over for the year, but Nole has banked 4300 points in 4 events. Novak is carving out a unique legacy for himself…
Category: Masters Miami
Masters Miami 2015: Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic This match-up is one we’ve seen many time. I personally enjoy this match-up a great deal. I have no real rooting interest so it is easy to appreciate both men’s tennis skills, speed, and ability to extend a point when it seems hopeless. Both men play a similar game. They…
Masters Miami 2015: John Isner vs. Novak Djokovic Semifinal Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [22] John Isner (USA) This match-up has been tricky for Novak at times. Isner’s second serve is so heavy and his first serve is so big that it can neutralize Novak’s return game (something not easily done). Novak is the better player in every facet other than serves (and probably overheads). That does…
Masters Miami 2015: Andy Murray vs. Tomas Berdych Semifinal Prediction
[3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [8] Tomas Berdych (CZE) H2H That really didn’t need to happen (are you reading Mirka?) Head games Tomas Berdych hired Andy Murray’s former coach during the offseason. I am not sure if that or something else was behind the intense exchange in Melbourne. At any rate, things were at times quite ugly…
Masters Miami 2015: Djokovic vs. Ferrer Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [6] David Ferrer (ESP) H2H If these two were playing Risk based on their 2015 results, Djokovic would have great strength in Australia and the US. Ferrer would have military units stationed in Qatar, Brazil, and Mexico. Both men have played outstanding tennis in 2015. Ferrer holds 3 titles while Djokovic has…
Masters Miami: John Isner vs. Kei Nishikori Prediction
[4] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [22] John Isner (USA) H2H I couldn’t help myself, but wow those special effects were bad even by Toho 1960s standards The #1 players from the US and Japan will face-off in Miami. This match is pretty simple to analyze. If Nishikori can get into Isner’s service games, he will likely win…
Masters Miami 2015: April 1st ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Dominic Thiem (AUT) – Anywhere other than a slam or at Miami, I might pick Thiem. That is how much I think of this young talent. Thiem has a lot of variety and a bright future ahead of him. The Austrian also has a lot of momentum from some…
Masters Miami 2015: March 31st ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs [17] Gael Monfils (FRA) H2H – I think the Big Czech wins riding some momentum from his comeback versus Tomic. [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [15] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Murray’s return will likely neutralize Anderson’s best weapon. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) H2H – This should be an entertaining…
Rafa’s Early 2015 Results
I grabbed Rafael Nadal’s 2015 results from Yahoo Sports and pasted them below (for some reason Yahoo lists Rio twice). World #3 Nadal does have one title in 2015. Winning Buenos Aires after reaching the semifinal round at Rio gives Nadal a 7-1 record on clay. Rafa certainly will welcome a return to his favored surface…
Masters Miami 2015: March 30th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD If only I had tickets to today’s matches, this looks like a day of tennis heaven for a fan [5] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs [31] Jérémy Chardy (FRA) H2H – Chardy has had a few moments in his career, but I think Raonic’s resolve and serve push him through to a straight sets…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 