Roger Federer vs. Stan Wawrinka Each man handed the other a straight set Grand Slam loss this year. Wawrinka went 20-3 and Federer went 18-4 in Grand Slam play this year. Federer was stronger in Masters 1000 play, and Stan has shown a penchant for finding his best tennis when he needs it most. Both…
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World Tour Finals 2015: Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka
Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka Do we end up with a Swiss semifinal rematch from 2014 or will Andy Murray thrill his home fans by winning this match? I would pick Murray without much hesitation if a Davis Cup championship on indoor clay were not right around the corner. Murray hitting on clay and being…
World Tour Finals 2015: Stan Wawrinka vs. David Ferrer Prediction
Stan Wawrinka vs. David Ferrer In my view, this match all comes down to Stan’s mentality. On an indoor court at this stage of each man’s career, Stan should be able to serve big enough to dictate play. It is unclear how much fight Stan brought to his Monday match versus Nadal. Jim Courier questioned…
World Tour Finals 2015: Rafael Nadal vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction
Rafael Nadal vs. Stan Wawrinka Rafa has played the best tennis of his season since the US Open ended. Stan Wawrinka has posted his best year in 2015. Wawrinka won Roland Garros and posted a 20-3 record in Grand Slam play reaching the final 8 or better of each major. Rafa and Stan have traded…
Paris Masters 2015: Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [10] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – Their rivalry changed when Murray won from 2 sets down at Wimbledon 2008 vs. Gasquet. Murray has been rolling in Paris. Gasquet has had a nice year in 2015, but I think Murray dominates. [8] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [13] John Isner…
Paris Masters 2015: November 3rd Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] David Ferrer (ESP) def Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) 62 62 Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. [WC] Lucas Pouille (FRA) H2H – Chardy on an indoor court is a slight favorite here. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Bernard Tomic (AUS) H2H – Tomic has been trying to round some corners in his career lately and Wawrinka…
US Open 2015: Roger Federer vs. Stan Wawrinka Semifinal Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Stan Wawrinka This is another great semifinal match-up. The Davis Cup teammates and 2008 gold medalists in doubles will lock horns for a shot at the US Open final. Roger Federer has worked his way through 5 matches without dropping a set. Stan Wawrinka claimed his second major title earlier this year…
Wimbledon 2015: Winning Time or my Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions
2-time @Wimbledon champion @DjokerNole closing in on 650th tour-level match win. http://t.co/ZcIWPUF9BY #atp #tennis pic.twitter.com/Jx4rEChBXa — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 1, 2015 In the NCAA Basketball Tournament, I always feel like a team has to reach the Elite 8 or quarterfinal round before thoughts of them becoming champion feel realistic. At Wimbledon, we have…
Wimbledon 2015: July 6th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
#IvoKarlovic the oldest man left in the draw, but 136 aces so far show how dangerous he is: http://t.co/xwY9Wd80jq pic.twitter.com/iF3yPoLR5W — Live Tennis (@livetennis) July 5, 2015 I may be the oldest player in the draw, but my points are usually pretty short = longevity Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Andy Murray (GBR) v [23]…
Wimbledon 2015: July 3rd Gentlemen’s Predictions
It's a rematch of last year's QF on Friday between #MilosRaonic & #NickKyrgios – same result? http://t.co/o0DmPljfBd pic.twitter.com/RpOIrHxJDt — Live Tennis (@livetennis) July 2, 2015 I think Kyrgios is closer to his 2014 form at the moment, but I think the result will be similar to last year with Milos winning in a longer match this…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 