Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #10 A lot changed in Montreal, will stability return after Cincinnati? Novak Djokovic – Novak may not have picked up any trophies or a Golden Masters Series (that needs a new name), but he got everything he wanted in terms of US Open preparation. Novak played 10 matches over 14…
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Cincinnati 2015: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) H2H – Nole is likely to win this match as I think Wawrinka is a bit fatigued physically and mentally. Plus, what is the status of Stan’s back after such a long serving duel? [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – I like Murray to win this…
Cincinnati 2015: August 20th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [13] David Goffin (BEL) – I could see Goffin trouble Nole, but I think Nole’s game has more heft and will ultimately prevail due to that fact. [8] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Feliciano Lopez (ESP) – I think Rafa is improving his form incrementally and that…
Montreal 2015: ATP Predictions for August 11
Predicted Winners in BOLD Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – This match is really interesting to me. Each man has what I call a live arm and can blast big shots from many positions on the court. I think Kyrgios’ serve gives him a slight edge. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Thomaz Bellucci…
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: All Hail King Novak III
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #8: Novak Wins his 3rd Wimbledon Crown Last night, @serenawilliams & @DjokerNole revived the Champions’ Dance. As only they could. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/tDA8oAGa5G — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2015 Novak Djokovic – Novak has won 2 Slams and 4 Masters 1000 events in 2015. He is firmly in command of men’s…
Wimbledon 2015: 5 Men that Leave with Momentum and 5 Men that Leave with Questions
5 Men that Leave with Momentum Novak Djokovic – The world #1 leaves London with his 9th major title and 3rd Wimbledon title. Novak played airtight tennis for nearly the entirety of the men’s final. He has now won 3 of his previous 4 Grand Slam finals and is in a class of his own…
Wimbledon 2015: Return of the King or Recapturing Promise – Djokovic vs. Gasquet Prediction
Well done @richardgasquet1 for his win over @LukeSaville18 6/3-6/2-6/2 in the first round of @Wimbledon. #LCSTENNIS pic.twitter.com/ihUdbUNvxF — le coq sportif (@lecoqsportif) June 29, 2015 Gasquet will need to make judicious approaches to the net to have a chance [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [21] Richard Gasquet (FRA) Novak Djokovic is one way away from his 4th…
Wimbledon 2015: Winning Time or my Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions
2-time @Wimbledon champion @DjokerNole closing in on 650th tour-level match win. http://t.co/ZcIWPUF9BY #atp #tennis pic.twitter.com/Jx4rEChBXa — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 1, 2015 In the NCAA Basketball Tournament, I always feel like a team has to reach the Elite 8 or quarterfinal round before thoughts of them becoming champion feel realistic. At Wimbledon, we have…
Wimbledon 2015: July 6th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
#IvoKarlovic the oldest man left in the draw, but 136 aces so far show how dangerous he is: http://t.co/xwY9Wd80jq pic.twitter.com/iF3yPoLR5W — Live Tennis (@livetennis) July 5, 2015 I may be the oldest player in the draw, but my points are usually pretty short = longevity Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Andy Murray (GBR) v [23]…
Wimbledon 2015: July 3rd Gentlemen’s Predictions
It's a rematch of last year's QF on Friday between #MilosRaonic & #NickKyrgios – same result? http://t.co/o0DmPljfBd pic.twitter.com/RpOIrHxJDt — Live Tennis (@livetennis) July 2, 2015 I think Kyrgios is closer to his 2014 form at the moment, but I think the result will be similar to last year with Milos winning in a longer match this…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 