Predicted Winners in BOLD [27] Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) v [7] Roger Federer (SUI) – I would not be shocked if the blogging Russian found a way to win a single set, but I think Federer advances. [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) v [28] Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) – A rematch of sorts, but I think Rafa wins unless Dolgopolov has a superhuman moment playing for his native Ukraine in…
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Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Pre-Indian Wells
Second Tennis Power Ranking 2014 Not a lot has happened since Melbourne and that is about to change with two Masters 1000 events being played in succession Rafael Nadal – Rafa has won 2 events in 2014 and was runner-up at the first slam. He is a lock for the top spot right now. Stanislas…
Where Do they Go From Here? A Look at the ATP Top 8
Rafael NADAL – The good news for Rafa is that he has a huge points lead and already has bagged one title in 2014. The concerning side of things is that Rafa has never followed up one of his dominating years with a year of similar quality. 2009 failed to replicate 2008, and 2011 did not…
Tennis Power Ranking: Australian Open 2014
More Analysis Will Be Coming Throughout the Upcoming Week First Power Ranking of 2014 Rafael Nadal – A power ranking is supposed to look at the current state of affairs and plot a player’s position. Rafa won in Qatar and was runner-up at the Australian Open for the second time in 3 years. Rafa has…
Australian Open 2014: Nadal vs. Wawrinka Championship Prediction
Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] vs. Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) [8] Stan and the Tough Draw Nole got the Tough Draw When the draw was released it looked like Rafael Nadal would have a tough quarterfinal match with Juan Martin del Potro who had beaten him last fall. Stanislas Wawrinka’s two instant classic matches in 2013 against Novak Djokovic were overlooked….
Australian Open 2014: Wawrinka vs. Berdych Prediction
Tomas Berdych (CZE) [7] vs. Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) [8] First, this should be a great match. Tennis has been dominated by four players for several years now. Each of these men has been trying to break through, and each now has a chance to play for a Grand Slam title if he wins this match. …
Australian Open 2014: Day 9 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Tomas Berdych (CZE) [7] vs. David Ferrer (ESP) [3] – These two have split their last four matches (all on hardcourts). This makes it a tough match to call. Berdych obviously needs to dictate play and impose his serve and big shots on Ferrer. David has to make the Big Czech move and play defensive…
World Tour Finals 2013: Semifinal Predictions
Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer Roger Federer has had an interesting year. He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, the quarterfinals of the French Open, was runner-up in Rome, runner-up in Basel, made a number of final 8 or better showings at Masters 1000 events and won Halle. He now finished second in his…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 