Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I actually do not think Berdych is a bad pick here as he could win, and Rafa is due for a loss. Still, until Rafa loses or his knees look shaky, I think Rafa has to be favored in any match at the moment. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [5] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – Richard…
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Tennis Power Ranking 2013: Mallorcan Conquistador
Power Ranking 2013 #12 A lot of movement after 2013’s FInal Grand Slam 1. Rafael Nadal – What can be said. He missed the Australian Open and lost at the first round at Wimbledon. Heck, Rafa has lost 2 clay court matches this year. All of that is true, and Rafa has locked up the…
US Open 2013: Nadal vs. Gasquet Prediction
2 Rafael Nadal vs. 8 Richard Gasquet Richard Gasquet has had a great 2013 as he has won 2 tournaments, reached the round of 16 at the French and Australian Opens and is now in his second career Grand Slam semifinal. Gasquet was once a player so mired by inconsistency that I had a rule…
US Open 2013: September 4 Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Tommy Robredo (19) – Uh …. David Ferrer (4) vs. Richard Gasquet (8) – I’ll take Gasquet to reach his second slam semifinal.
US Open 2013: Day 8 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Fourth Round Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (22) – I will not be shocked if Kohlschreiber is able to at times push Nadal today. However, given Rafa’s current form and the 3 out of 5 set format, I see no real possibility of an upset. David Ferrer (4) vs. Janko Tipsarevic (18) – I am tempted…
US Open 2013 Weekend Quick Hits
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have met at every slam except for the US Open. That seems apt to change as both men are in good to frightening form. Sloane Stephens has a lot going for her in terms of mobility, power etc. I like her chances to make big strides over then next 18…
US Open 2013: Day 6 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Third RoundTommy Robredo (19) vs. Daniel Evans – Robredo’s return has been a feel good story in 2013. David Ferrer (4) vs. Mikhail Kukushkin – Ferrer came into the event in poor form, but his draw might be the cure for the blues. Janko Tipsarevic (18) vs. Jack Sock – I am taking Sock in a 50-50(ish) match. …
US Open 2013: Day 4 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Second Round Roger Federer (7) vs. Carlos Berlocq – Federer should win, but we can all hope for an entertaining match. Berlocq has delivered memories in New York Dmitry Tursunov (32) vs. Guillaume Rufin – I like Tursunov a lot, but I don’t think he’s going deep for some reason. Milos Raonic (10) vs. Pablo Andujar – The semifinalist from…
US Open Draw Analysis
I. Djokovic’s Quarter: Novak Djokovic has a reasonable path to the quarterfinal round. He could face some resistance in the 3rd round from Grigor Dimitrov and his first round match is not easy, but this is a good draw for Nole to add confidence during the first week of the event. 2009 US Open champion Juan…
Cincinnati Masters Predictions: August 14
Predicted Winners in BOLD These have to be quick today Second Round Rafael Nadal (4) vs. Benjamin Becker – Rafa rolls Milos Raonic (12) vs. Janko Tipsarevic – Janko has been in a free-fall as of late. Tommy Haas (11) vs. Marcel Granollers – On a hard court, I am taking Haas. Juan Martin del Potro (7) vs. Nikolay Davydenko – Does JMDP begin a charge toward New…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 