Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) H2H – I think Serena will win for various reasons, but Sloane’s results have been promising at this event. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Flavia Pennetta (ITA) – I was wrong on Maria once, but I won’t make that mistake again. Caroline Garcia (FRA) vs Sabine…
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Indian Wells 2015: Ides of March/March 15th WTA Predictions
Et tu Garbiñe Muguruza? Predicted Winners in BOLD [1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [28] Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – Serena is likely to win this match. [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [26] Varvara Lepchenko (USA) – I’d love to see this match from the stands. If you have tickets, be sure to check out what should be a fun…
Indian Wells 2015: Friday 13th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs Alison Riske (USA) – This is not the easiest first match. [13] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) H2H – Again, this match is not the easiest first match either. [1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs Monica Niculescu (ROU) H2H – I shall return! [26] Varvara Lepchenko (USA)…
Serena vs. Steffi Revisited
Right after Sam Stosur won the 2011 US Open, I wrote one of my more revisited pieces on how Stosur used a Graf game plan to win that match. Between that match and 31 January 2015, Serena has added 3 US Open titles, 1 Wimbledon, 1 Roland Garros, 2 Gold Medals, and most recently 1…
Australian Open 2015 – Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova Prediction
Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova On one hand, each player is a bit like Elvis in the tennis world. Their first name suffices for everyone to know which player is being referenced. Also, each has won a career Grand Slam, been ranked #1, and had Olympic success. One the other hand, Serena Williams is a…
Australian Open 2015 – Semifinal Prediction: Williams vs. Keys
Serena Williams (USA) [1] vs. Madison Keys (USA) Serena has not looked unbeatable in Melbourne. That seems to bode well for Keys. Still, Serena closes exceptionally well in tournaments. She is 4-6 sets of playing away from a 6th Australian Open title and 19th Grand Slam title! I think Serena sees the finish line. If Keys plays…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 10 Women’s Predictions
[18] Venus Williams (USA) vs Madison Keys (USA) This one is hard to predict. Venus looks a lot like her old self. Keys is on the uptick. Venus’ biggest issue lately when she plays well has been maintaining a high level from one match to the next. I just picked against Venus and came out…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 8 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) [11] vs. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) – We have last year’s runner-up vs. the 2013 and 2013 champion. I think Azarenka has an outside shot at adding a 3rd Australian Open title this year. Therefore, I am picking Vika. Serena Williams (USA) [1] vs. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) [24] – I could see this…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 6 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs [30] Varvara Lepchenko (USA) – Aga should make her way forward in a fairly straightforward manner. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [26] Elina Svitolina (UKR) – Serena should move forward. [4] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Madison Keys (USA) – Lefty power [18] Venus Williams (USA) vs Camila…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 