2015 Power Ranking #5 – Murray Does Damage on the Dirt Novak Djokovic – Novak has not played since winning Monte Carlo because frankly he didn’t have to. Will he cross the Rubicon and take Rome? Andy Murray – I can’t move Andy to #1 because of Nole’s stellar 2015, but Murray won Munich and was…
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2015 Power Ranking: Nole has the House Edge in Monte-Carlo
2015 Power Ranking #4 Novak Djokovic – Novak holds the 1st Grand Slam and the first 3 Masters 1000 events of 2015. His straight set win over Nadal was not without some tension, but Novak is going to enter Paris as co-favorite. Andy Murray – Andy can’t be docked for going on his honeymoon. Roger Federer…
Is Rafa Seeking New Shores to Conquer or is Nole Breaking the Mallorcan Monopoly?
This is the key question for the remainder of the 2015 clay court season. Djokovic fired the first shot yesterday. Madrid and Rome may also be stages of battle, but tennis fans everywhere are hoping for a Djokovic-Nadal match in Paris to settle this. Incredible view of the #MonteCarlo Tournament. One of the most beautiful…
Monte-Carlo 2015: Djokovic vs. Berdych Championship Prediction
Being sick and having sick kids caused me not to have a prediction for the most anticipated match since the Australian Open – sorry about that Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych These two played an interesting match in Dubai not too long ago. Berdych has been quite consistent in 2015, but he needs to add…
Monte-Carlo 2015: April 17th Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [4] Milos Raonic (CAN) H2H – Milos leads their head-to-head 3-1, but all of the matches have been fairly close and none of the 4 were on clay. I think Milos is currently playing big matches better than Berdych has in recent months. Therefore, I think Milos wins…
Monte-Carlo 2015: April 16th Predictions for a Sweet 16
Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great schedule of matches [7] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) v [9] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – Someone forgot to tell these two that one-handed backhands are an endangered species. Stan’s form was great in his opening match, but somehow I think Grigor finds a way in 3 sets. [WC/14] Gael Monfils…
Monte Carlo 2015: April 14 Predictions
What do I think will happen at the Masters 1000 Emeritus Event? Read on Predicted Winners in BOLD [14/W] Gaël Monfils (FRA) vs. [Q] Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) H2H – I have come to expect the unexpected with Gael, but I think clay is his best surface. [11] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. [LL] Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) H2H – Tsonga has [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Albert…
2015 Power Ranking: Miami – Nole Strengthens His Hold on Tennis
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…
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…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 