Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [5] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. [27] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) – This could be tricky, but I think Kvitova could win this whole thing and reclaim her career trajectory. [28] Andrea Petkovic (GER) vs. Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) Court Suzanne Lenglen [15] Sloane Stephens (USA) def [22] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) 63 64 Good for Sloane to be into the…
Category: Roland Garros
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 7 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Leonardo Mayer (ARG) – I of course like Rafa here, but Mayer is playing well. I would not be shocked to see this go 4 sets. [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs. [24] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – Two unpredictable players, but Gasquet is in France and seems to be playing well…
Should the USTA Be Pleased with the Men’s Results?
US men’s tennis has been in a dismal place since Andy Roddick retired. John Isner has hung around the top 10 for several years, but he also tends to clean-up at 250 level events on US soil. Isner has reached one career Grand Slam quarterfinal and Robby Ginepri has reached one career Grand Slam semifinal….
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 6 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Once again excuse my late post – being sick is no fun, but tennis will not go unblogged Court Philippe Chatrier Ajla Tomljanovic (CRO) def [3] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) 64 64 Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Paula Ormaechea (ARG) – Sharapova has to be thinking title as her nemesis is gone. Court Suzanne Lenglen [19] Samantha Stosur…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 6 Men’s Predictions
Sorry These Are Late – I Have Been Sick the Past 2 Days but Maybe the Storm is Breaking Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [4] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [31] Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) – In a battle of humor or a match in Indianapolis I might think Tursunov had a chance. Not here [8] Milos Raonic…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 5 Women’s Predictions
Sorry these are a little late Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [6] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) def Kurumi Nara (JPN) 75 60 (Could JJ be a favorite now? It is hard to think of the #6 player in the world and former #1 as making a big comeback, but in all honesty this is her best opportunity…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 5 Men’s Predictions
Sorry These are a Little Late Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Dominic Thiem (AUT) – Rafa should roll. [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs. Carlos Berlocq (ARG) – I’d love to pick Berlocq as he is a cool underdog, but Gasquet seemed very solid in round 1. If Gasquet is willing…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 4 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Jeremy Chardy (FRA) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB)[2] – This is not the easiest 2nd round match for Nole, but with Kei losing his draw can’t be considered to be so bad either. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)[13] vs. Jurgen Melzer (AUT) – Both men have reached a semifinal at Roland…
Roland Garros 2014: Day 4 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Anna Schmiedlova (SVK) vs. Venus Williams (USA)[29] – A tentative nod for Venus Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS)[7] – On grass maybe Pironkova wins, but on clay I think Sharapova wins. Court Suzanne Lenglen Serena Williams (USA)[1] vs. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) – Uh … Alize Cornet (FRA)[20]…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 