Both Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios have punched tickets for the quarterfinal round of the 2015 Australian Open. That fact has caused me to revisit their match at Wimbledon last year even though they still each have to win to set up a sequel. Their Wimbledon match was not the match of the year by…
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Australian Open 2015 – Day 7 Men’s Prediction
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [14] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Mr. Anderson’s height might allow him to handle Rafa’s spin better than the average player. His serve might earn him a set. Still, an upset would he highly shocking. Rafa is just a much stronger player, and Anderson should be good sparring…
US Open 2014: Day 4 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD 8 A. Murray vs. M. Bachinger – Murray would like a quick win to put any concerns about cramping further behind him. 31 F. Verdasco vs. A. Kuznetsov – Verdasco is fit and had a day of rest, but I think round 1 probably took something out of him and Kuznetsov is a…
US Open 2014: Day 1 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD A Great Slate of Day Matches If you have tickets, they are truly valuable, and I envy you. Night Session Predictions at the Bottom 16 T. Robredo vs. E. Roger-Vasselin – This should be a good match, but Robredo’s fitness level makes him hard to beat in three out of five…
Kyrgios or In Some Ways it is Always 1985
The unexpected drew me to tennis in 1985 Rafael Nadal Forever Young? Rafael Nadal has always been a revolutionary figure in tennis. Whether it is his method for hitting the ball with record RPMs, his ushering in a new level of athleticism, or his raging bull persona, Rafa has always seemed to be young. He’s…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 