Predicted Winners in BOLD I need to do a little better than I did yesterday [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) – I think Maria should be fine. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) – Serena avoids the upset train. [4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs. Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – I think Aga’s…
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Australian Open 2016: Day 1 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Luksika Kumkhum (THA) – I like Petra, but her tune-up absence might be a cause for concern. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Camila Giorgi (ITA) – Serena gets the top ranked unseeded player for her first match since losing in the US Open semifinal. [25] Samantha…
Quick Hits: Radwanska, Federer, and Sousa Post Wins
How spine-tingling is it to think Federer was actually a ball-kid at this tournament? #ATPBasel #Federer #Conners pic.twitter.com/zazLmJ4ves — ClutchOn&Win (@AllCourter) November 1, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Agnieszka Radwanska claimed her first title of 2015 with style by claiming the WTA Finals in Singapore with a 3 set victory over Petra Kvitova. Aga’s year openned in an odd…
WTA Tour Finals 2015: Kvitova vs. Radwanska Prediction
Between time spent on graduate school and the time difference between Kentucky and Singapore, I have not said much about this event. I am interested in the results even if Serena shut her season down. . edges Sharapova 6-3, 7-6(3)! Sets #WTAFinals final showdown vs @ARadwanska! pic.twitter.com/Fy0uoqkgIa — WTA (@WTA) October 31, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Agnieszka…
US Open 2015: Kvitova vs. Pennetta Quarterfinal Prediction
Flavia Pennetta vs. Petra Kvitova This match is interesting to me. Flavia Pennetta is the definition of a cagey veteran. Petra Kvitova when she is on her game is nearly untouchable. Petra’s big lefty serve and full aresenal of weapons makes the Czech the clear favorite. Petra’s winning streak aside, Kvitova’s questionable ability to handle…
US Open 2015: September 7th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Happy Labor Day to My Readers in the US Vika put on an instant classic vs. Kerber Varvara Lepchenko (USA) vs. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [20] – Vika seems to be on a mission to challenge Serena once again at a major. I think Lepchenko is a talent who is capable of winning this…
US Open 2015: September 5th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Petra Kvitova (CZE) [5] vs. Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (SVK) [32] – I don’t think this is an obvious win for Petra. However, she is the favorite especially since winning in Connecticut. Could Kerber be part of another 2015 instant classic? Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [20] vs. Angelique Kerber (GER) [11] – Match of the day alert!…
US Open 2015: September 3rd Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [20] vs. Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) – I don’t think this will be a completely straightforward win for Vika as Wickmayer is tough, but I think Vika wins. Kateryna Bondarenko (UKR) vs. Simona Halep (ROU) [2] – This feels like a trap match to me, but I think Halep advances. Petra Cetkovska…
US Open 2015: September 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Marina Erakovic (NZL) – Simona is in a great spot to make a run after back-to-back strong showings in Toronto and Cincinnati. [4] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs [WC] Jamie Loeb (USA) – Caro is looking for her 2014 form. [5] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Laura Siegemund…
US Open 2015: Women’s Preview – Can Anyone Stop the Calendar Slam?
This is not going to be a quarter by quarter breakdown of the women’s event. I am going to break the possible challengers to Serena into 6 categories and then see where they might face Serena in her quest for history. Category 1 – Retrievers Tireless players who will make Serena hit a lot of…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 