Predicted Winners in BOLD Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) [4] vs. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) – The defending champion versus the 2010 champion and 2011 runner-up. The draw gods were not kind to Muguruza. I am half tempted to have the defending champion losing the day after the #1 seed lost in the 1st round, but I think some form…
Category: Roland Garros
French Open 2017: May 28th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Stephane Robert (FRA) vs. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [11] – Dimitrov was playing great tennis in the first phases of 2017. A solid showing in Paris before the grass court season could help cement 2017 as turning point in his career. Lucas Pouille (FRA) [16] vs. Julien Benneteau (FRA) – This is not an ideal draw for…
French Open 2017: May 28th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Julia Boserup (USA) vs. Petra Kvitova (CZE) [15] – I fully admit that my heart is picking this win. I hope she has a full return to tennis. Angelique Kerber (GER) [1]vs. Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) – This is an awful draw for both players. Kerber is struggling as the world #1 after her awesome…
Rafael Nadal’s Latest Renaissance: Can Anyone Stop Him on Clay?
Rafael Nadal won Monte Carlo and Barcelona for the 10th time each! He also banked 1500 computer points in the process. If one adds his 1200 points from Australia, 300 from Acapulco, and 600 from Miami, Rafael Nadal has positioned himself to make another run at the #1 ranking. With 3600 points from those 5…
French Open 2016: Novak Conquers Roland Garros and Tennis
Novak Djokovic’s long march toward a Roland Garros singles title has involved many close calls. Consider that Novak was runner-up at Roland Garros in 2012, 2014, and 2015. His chase for this title was halted in the semifinal round in 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2013. Novak also posted quarterfinal showings at Roland Garros in 2006…
French Open 2016: Twitter Poll Results
Who will win the men's final at Roland Garros? #RolandGarros #FrenchOpen — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) June 4, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js This was interesting as well: Djokovic-Murray, First time No. 1 & No 2 will play for a Slam neither has won since 1984 https://t.co/Q5C5LB6pHC pic.twitter.com/hVp0aVHOMo — Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) June 4, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
French Open 2016: Muguruza’s Rise
Garbine Muguruza won the 2016 Roland Garros title after spending much of her previous 52 weeks searching for the form that led her to 2015 Wimbledon final. Muguruza was able to defeat Serena Williams by playing an incredible brand of tennis. The Spaniard served big, volleyed well, hit big returns, and used her groundstrokes to…
French Open 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray Championship Prediction
Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray This should be a fun match. Djokovic beat Murray to win the title in Madrid. Murray beat Djokovic to win the title in Rome. Last year, Djokovic won a 5 set semifinal thriller over Andy Murray. They are the two top ranked players in the world and met in the…
French Open 2016: Championship Polls
Jump on twitter and vote as well! Who wins at Roland Garros tomorrow? — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) June 3, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Who will win the men’s final at Roland Garros? #RolandGarros #FrenchOpen — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) June 4, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
French Open 2016: Serena Williams vs. Garbine Muguruza Championship Prediction
.@serenawilliams faces @GarbiMuguruza in the Roland Garros final on Saturday. Who will you be cheering for? #WTA pic.twitter.com/FHlBgT9iyU — TennisTV (@TennisTV) June 3, 2016 For the 2016 Roland Garros Title: Serena Williams vs. Garbine Muguruza Hello World! Garbine became a player to watch after her 2014 dethroning of Serena We saw this match at the…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 