Raonic is much better at tennis than I am at photography Consistency on Clay and Elsewhere in 2014 Milos Raonic has made a move toward the top tier of the game with consistency. With JMDP unfortunately in a seeming state of constant injury, I have been wondering who would be the best of the 25…
Category: Roland Garros
Roland Garros 2014 – Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions Day 10
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [7] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Garbine Muguruza (ESP) – I am going to predict the upstart to pul the upset. She hits hard and flat. She moves well. If she can make Sharapova move, I think Muguruza has a good chance at winning. If Muguruza is nervous, Sharapova will roll….
Roland Garros 2014 – Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions for Day 10
Predicted Winners in BOLD These two matches should be quite interesting and entertaining. Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [8] Milos Raonic (CAN) – I think Nole will win to get that out of the way, but Milos Raonic’s 2014 clay court season has been a period in which his game and standing within the…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 9 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [28] Andrea Petkovic (GER) vs [Q] Kiki Bertens (NED) – I think the qualifier keeps beating the odds. [4] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [15] Sloane Stephens (USA) – Halep has been very impressive to this point. Court Suzanne Lenglen [6] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) vs. [10] Sara Errani (ITA) – JJ must be aware of what…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 9 Men’s Predictions
Court Philippe Chatrier [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Dusan Lajovic (SRB) – I think Rafa wins in 3 sets, but the Serbian upstart might take a set. [23] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) – I almost picked GG-L, but I think Gael is riding a wave of good feelings and is playing some of the…
Roland Garros/French Open 2014: Quick Hits June 1
She can play and perhaps she will win Roland Garros 2014 Ernsts Gulbis‘ win over Roger Federer is not shocking. He is on a winning streak, has had a breakout 2014, and has always played close matches with Roger (2-2 head to head and equal number of sets won) Maria Sharapova is the favorite on…
Sharapova – Stosur Live Blog
19 Sam Stosur vs. 7 Maria Sharapova Stepping in at 3-5, 40-15 for Sharapova trying to stay in the First Set – Sharapova’s Grunt is at Championship Level despite trailing – Deuce after a few Sharapova errors – Carillo says there is no challenge system on clay and of course that is and is not…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 8 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winner in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (11 A.M. start) [8] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [18] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – This match is already in progress. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) vs. [WC] Pauline Parmentier (FRA) Court Suzanne Lenglen [14] Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) vs Ajla Tomljanovic (CRO) – I keep picking Spanish players to advance in the women’s matches….
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 8 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (11 a.m. start) [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs [24] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 36 62 22 – TO FINISH I will stick with my original pick of Gasquet. [4] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [18] Ernests Gulbis (LAT) – I can see this going either way. Gulbis has had some success vs. Federer and is in good form….
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 