Anett Kontaveit (EST) vs. Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) [3] – I like Garbine here, but the 3rd seed seems a little high for her even if there is no arguing with computers. Venus Williams (USA) [8] vs. Johanna Konta (GBR) – Venus ended 2015 on a strong note. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [14] vs. Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) – I am…
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Australian Open 2016: Day 2 Men’s Predictions
We’d be lucky to get a repeat performance Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. [2] Andy Murray (GBR) – Murray is highly favored here. Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) vs. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) – Stan should win, but Tursunov is always fun. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – Their 2009 clash…
Australian Open 2016: Day 1 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Luksika Kumkhum (THA) – I like Petra, but her tune-up absence might be a cause for concern. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Camila Giorgi (ITA) – Serena gets the top ranked unseeded player for her first match since losing in the US Open semifinal. [25] Samantha…
Australian Open 2016: Day 1 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD So many great matches especially for the seeded players in round 1 [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Hyeon Chung (KOR) – Novak is a pretty solid favorite to win the whole thing so he is certainly a heavy favorite in this match. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO) – I…
Sydney 2016 Championship Prediction: Dimitrov vs. Troicki
Grigor Dimitrov vs. Viktor Troicki This should be a fun match, and it is nice to see both players making the late round of a tournament. I think Dimitrov is busy trying to rebuild his reputation on tour and recapture some of his potential. I think playing 2 consecutive weeks prior to the Australian Open…
Aukland 2016 Championship Prediction
Jack Sock vs. Roberto Bautista Agut Jack Sock seems poised for a strong 2016. His forehand has been lauded for several years, and he gained a lot of traction on tour last year. I am not sure how much that will help him versus Roberto Bautista Agut. The Spaniard plays well on plexicushion and likely…
Chennai 2016 Championship Prediction: Wawrinka vs. Coric
Stan is nobody’s stepping stone or is he? Stan Wawrinka vs. Borna Coric A lot of experts have tabbed Coric for big things. He has played pretty well over 18 months. Facing Stan Wawrinka in the Chennai final should be a good measuring stick for the young Croatian. Stan leads their head-to-head 2-0 with a…
Brisbane 2016: Federer vs. Raonic Championship Prediction
Groundhog Day? Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic This match has a few subplots. The biggest subplot is Ivan Ljubicic now working with Roger Federer after guiding Milos Raonic into the top 10 in the world. The split seemed amicable, and Raonic has added Carlos Moya to his team. Still, Raonic will be facing a man…
Brisbane 2016: Semifinal Predictions
I think a 2016 rematch is unlikely Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs [7] Bernard Tomic (AUS) – I think Raonic is making a nice return from an injury plagued 2015, but he is likely not where he was last year when he reached the Brisbane final (prior to all of the injuries). Tomic is…
Chennai 2016: Semifinal Predictions
One match each away from a 2016 rematch Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [3] Benoit Paire (FRA) – I think Stan wins so long as he keeps his error count down. [8] Borna Coric (CRO) vs Aljaz Bedene (GBR) – Coric is no lock here, but I think he is clearly favored. I…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 