Category: Tennis Picks

Indian Wells 2017: March 12th WTA Predictions

Double-vision? Predicted Winners in BOLD A Great Schedule of Matches STADIUM 1 [7] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs. [WC] Kayla Day (USA) – Muguruza should win, but I am not sure how that will play out on the court. [5] Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) vs. Kristyna Pliskova (CZE) – I nearly picked an upset here as Kristyna…

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Indian Wells 2017: March 11th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 (11 a.m. start) [7] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. Fabio Fognini (ITA)  H2H – This could go either way, but Tsonga has a lot of good results in 2017 so he is clearly favored. [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) H2H – Stan could win this event due to a…

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Indian Wells 2017: March 11 WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Andrea Petkovic (GER) – This is not an ideal match for Kerber who needs some wins.  I still think Kerber wins this match. [12] Venus Williams (USA) vs Jelena Jankovic (SRB) – I believe Venus wins this battle of two tour veterans and former…

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Indian Wells 2017: March 10th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Benoit Paire (FRA) vs. [WC] Taylor Fritz (USA) H2H – Home court edge + enthusiasm = victory? Kevin Anderson (RSA) vs. [Q] Federico Gaio (ITA) H2H – Mr. Anderson has not had a rough patch like this since the 3rd Matrix movie. Dustin Brown (GER) vs. Daniel Evans (GBR) H2H – I love Dreddy,…

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Indian Wells 2017: March 10th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [11] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Heather Watson (GBR) – 2 years ago this battle of the Brits might have been a 50-50 match in my eyes.  Right now, I think Konta is the clear favorite. [7] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs. Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) – Muguruza does not seem to have shaken off…

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Brasil Open 2017: Championship Prediction

[3] Pablo Cuevas (URU) vs [2] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) This week’s only clay court event on the ATP Tour is a 250 level tournament, but it has not disappointed in providing good tennis.  Each finalist has a great opportunity to grab a title and coveted ranking points.  Ramos-Vinolas is younger by 2 years and slightly higher in the rankings,…

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ATP Predictions March 4, 2017: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil

Dubai Singles final (not before 7 p.m.) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – Verdasco can trouble Murray (see Wimbledon 2013), but I don’t see Murray losing unless Verdasco is zoning.  I never expect a player to zone so I will take Andy Murray to win 6-4, 6-4. ********************************************* Abierto Mexicano Telcel Singles final (not…

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March 3rd ATP Predictions: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil

Predicted Winners in BOLD Duabi Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs. Robin Haase (NED) H2H – Hot sauce ascending? [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [7] Lucas Pouille (FRA) – I like Murray to win this match, but if Pouille is at his best this should be a must see match. Abierto Mexicano Telcel [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs….

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ATP March 2nd Predictions: Dubai, Mexico, and Brasil

Predicted Winners in BOLD Dubai Robin Haase (NED) vs. Damir Dzumhur (BIH) H2H [4] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – I like Verdasco in a a mild upset. [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This would be a quality win for the world #1, and I expect him to get…

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