Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Ivan Dodig (CRO) H2H – This Should be a fun one Vasek Pospisil (CAN) vs. [WC] Jared Donaldson (USA) H2H – Power makes the difference? Donald Young (USA) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) H2H – This could go either way, but Young tends to win some matches Ernests Gulbis (LAT) vs. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez…
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Indian Wells 2016: Day 1 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ** I have most of the matches up, but the ATP website in some cases simply listed a player vs. an unnamed qualifier. I have nothing to say about those matches. Borna Coric VS Lucas Pouille (WC) – This match will be a good test for Coric. Frances Tiafoe VS (WC) Taylor Fritz – Fritz has momentum…
Marseille, Rio, and Delray Beach Championship Predictions
Marseille 2016 Championship Match: [4] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Nick Kyrgios (AUS) H2H This is the premiere match of the day as it pits the 2014 US Open champion against a player tabbed by many to have a big future in tennis. Both men possess massive serves and powerful groundstrokes. As well as Cilic moves, Kyrgios is the…
Ecuador 2016: Championship Prediction
I think Bellucci reverses last year’s loss in Ecuador Thomaz Bellucci vs. Victor Estrella Burgos I do not have a ton to say about this match due to a lot going on for me this weekend. I have always liked Bellucci’s game and have been puzzled by his lack of a break through on tour….
Sofia, Bulgaria 2016: Championship Prediction
Viktor Troicki vs. Roberto Bautista Agut The top two seeds come into the final with momentum. Troicki is making a bit of comeback. Bautista Agut won a tune-up for the Australian Open, played well in Melbourne, and not is in a second tournament final of 2016. Bautista Agut’s grinding style and his confidence will likely…
Montpellier 2016: Championship Prediction
Richard Gasquet vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu This should be a fun match for both players and for the fans. Mathieu has a veteran’s chance at winning a late career title on French soil. Gasquet is ranked #10 in the world and has a chance to win a title on French soil as a #1 seed. Mathieu…
Montpellier 2016: Semifinal Predictions
Richard Gasquet vs. Dustin Brown This should be a fun contrast of styles and Dreddy loves to get to the net while Gasquet is an aggressive baseline player. This match has 2 keys: how well does Brown serve? and how well does Gasquet’s forehand hold-up under Brown’s pressure? I think Gasquet will move well enough…
Australian Open 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray Championship Prediction
Ground Hog Day? Novak hopes so and Murray Hopes Not #1 vs #2: Oceans in between Us? Normally when the world #1 meets the world #2 the expectation is that the match could go either way. Novak Djokovic is so far ahead in the computer rankings, and he has beaten Andy Murray 3 times in…
Australian Open 2016: Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber Championship Prediction
Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber Styles Make Matches Angelique Kerber is an excellent player whose game is built around a powerful lefty forehand, excellent movement, and a fighting spirit. Kerber’s biggest weakness is her serve. Serena Williams also possesses a fighting spirit and powerful ground strokes, but her serve is a major strength. This leaves…
Australian Open 2016: Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Will it be this? Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic The winner of this match gets the dubious task of trying to dethrone the most decorated hard court Australian Open/Championships player of all time. Andy Murray is #2 in the world, but for the second half of 2015 he did not appear to be Djokovic’s biggest…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 