Swiss Army Final? Probably, but Does it Come w/ a Can Opener and Cork Screw? [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [21] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) I am more confident of Stan Wawrinka advancing than Roger Federer reaching the final. I think Wawrinka’s power baseline game and bluntly impactful serve leave Pablo Carreno Busta one path…
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Indian Wells 2017: March 17th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [9] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [15] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) H2H – If Kyrgios serves like he did in his 2 recent wins vs. Novak Djokovic, this pick will look foolish. I think Federer is riding high mentally after picking up his 2nd win of 2017 vs. Rafael Nadal. Also, playing during the…
Indian Wells 2017: March 17th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [14] Elena Vesnina (RUS) vs. [28] Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) – Both players are producing some great tennis. I think Vesnina has slightly more momentum and is slightly more likely to set the terms of this match. This is close to a coin flip, so I predict Vesnina d. Mladenovic 6-4, 4-6,…
Indian Wells 2017: March 16th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [21] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) vs. [27] Pablo Cuevas (URU) H2H – Cuevas is riding high at the moment. I think this is a manageable upset on paper and based upon recent from it is not an upset at all. [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [8] Dominic Thiem (AUT) – The one-handed…
Indian Wells 2017: March 16th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [13] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. [28] Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) -I am still not fully on board with Wozniacki for whatever reason. This is a nice opportunity for Mladenovic. [12] Venus Williams (USA) vs. [14] Elena Vesnina (RUS) – Venus’ strong 2017 play should continue with a quality win over Vesnina.
Indian Wells 2017: March 15 ATP Predictions
Beware the Ides of March Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Donald Young (USA) H2H – I like Kei here, but Young has posted good wins this week. [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [15] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) – Revenge? [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [9] Roger Federer (SUI) – I doubt the courts at Indian…
Indian Wells 2017: March 15th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 (11 a.m. start) [8] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) vs. [19] Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) – Russian Revolution? I like [3] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. [7] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) – I saw these two play in person at Cincinnati last Summer. Pliskova destroyed Muguruza who gave little resistance.
Indian Wells 2017: March 14th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 (11 a.m. start) [8] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) vs. [21] Caroline Garcia (FRA) – Veteran power? [Q] Shuai Peng (CHN) vs. [12] Venus Williams (USA) [9] Madison Keys (USA) vs. [13] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – Keys should be able to dictate play vs. Wozniacki. That doesn’t mean she will win, but the…
Indian Wells 2017: March 14th ATP Predictions
ATP Indian Wells: Grigor Dimitrov eases into third round https://t.co/ZxBDAGI2Xf pic.twitter.com/QcjlCWcdVn — VAVEL USA Tennis (@VAVELUSATennis) March 13, 2017 After going out of town for a day, my predictions are back. Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 (11 a.m. start) [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [26] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – Verdasco has the tools…
Indian Wells 2017: March 12th ATP Predictions
Both men are in action today Predicted Winners in BOLD I wish I had a ticket STADIUM 1 (11 a.m. start) [4] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Daniel Evans (GBR) H2H – Nishikori should win, but this could be closer than most expect. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Guido Pella (ARG) H2H – Rafa pushes toward an Australian Open…
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