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…
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Monte Carlo 2015: April 15 Predictions or Special IRS Edition
Predicted Winners in BOLD What a picturesque venue [7] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Juan Monaco (ARG) H2H – I am quite tempted to pick an upset here, but Stan has done well when defending titles. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [WC] Lucas Pouille (FRA) H2H – Rafa will be tested in Monte Carlo but not in this match. [2] Roger Federer (SUI)…
A Modest Proposal: Masters 1000 Events and Solar Panels
NetJets is making strides to go carbon neutral – perhaps they could sponsor this effort The professional tennis tours are fairly carbon intensive. The miles of airline flights and driving (in the case of Murray’s 2009 road trip from Montreal to Cincinnati) add up to a lot of internal combustion engines being used by players and fans…
2015 Power Ranking: Indian Wells – Nole Reigns and Milos Rises
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: #2 Given that I live so close to Cincinnati we can all hope these are used for seedings at Masters Cincinnati Novak Djokovic – Novak withstood some nerves in the second set to avenge his loss in Dubai and further strengthen his hold on the #1 ranking. I think Djokovic is…
Indian Wells 2015: Federer vs. Djokovic Championship Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Novak Djokovic World #2 Roger Federer defeated World #1 Novak Djokovic in Dubai to edge ahead 20-17 in their head-to-head series. Each man has only lost 1 match in 2015. This is the match that the tournament organizers were hoping for as it has a bit of everything. Novak, in my view,…
Indian Wells 2015: Raonic vs. Federer Semifinal Prediction
Milos Raonic vs. Roger Federer H2H Milos Raonic defeated Rafael Nadal in a gutsy manner. While that match may be a turning point for Milos as he relates to the top tier of tennis players, his quick turnaround is not ideal. Milos played 35 games yesterday while Federer only played 16. Physically Federer’s match was…
Indian Wells 2015: Federer vs Berdych Quarterfinal Prediction
[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [9] Tomas Berdych (CZE) Dating back to the 2004 Olympics, Berdych has posted some meaningful wins over Roger Federer. Berdych stopped Fed at Wimbledon 2010 and US Open 2012. Having said that, Federer has won 2/3 of their 18 career matches. Federer has won 2 titles in 2015 while Berdych has…
Indian Wells 2015: March 18 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Great Slate of Matches as One Would Expect [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) v [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – I could see this go either way, but I think Nishikori is a higher level player in general so he is my pick. [13] Gilles Simon (FRA) v [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I’d love…
Indian Wells 2015: Saint Patrick’s Day/March 17th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs Steve Johnson (USA) H2H – Johnson has a chance, but he is not my pick. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Donald Young (USA) H2H – Lefty vs. Lefty = Rafa winning [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Andreas Seppi (ITA) H2H – Federer is undefeated in 2015 except for his matches…
Indian Wells 2015: The Ides of March/March 15h ATP Predictions
Et tu Nick Kyrgios? This is a GREAT Slate of Matches for those who Have Tickets Predicted Winners in BOLD [31] Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. Donald Young (USA) – Young has a bit of momentum so I will pick him in what I consider to be a 50-50 match. [11] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. Nick…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 