Roger Federer vs. Tomas Berdych Roger Federer won Basel, but his other two tournaments after the US Open were less than stellar. Tomas Berdych started 2015 playing some of the most consistent tennis of his career and also added a few nice wins after the US Open. I think Roger wins this match, but he…
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World Tour FInals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Kei Nishikori Prediction
Tennis has always had a special relationship with France – I know my readers share my concern for the citizens of France in this trying time Novak Djokovic vs. Kei Nishikori The surface is different in London, but I expect a similar result Kei Nishikori’s biggest career win was a four set victory over Novak…
Paris Masters 2015: Championship Prediction – Murray vs. Djokovic
Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic Novak as Grandmaster (I promise not to overuse chess analogies) Novak Djokovic has accomplished something pretty amazing. He reached all four major finals in 2015 posting a 3-1 record in those events. He also has reached the championship match of all 8 Masters 1000 events he entered. Aside from skipping Madrid,…
Paris Masters 2015: Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [10] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – Their rivalry changed when Murray won from 2 sets down at Wimbledon 2008 vs. Gasquet. Murray has been rolling in Paris. Gasquet has had a nice year in 2015, but I think Murray dominates. [8] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [13] John Isner…
Paris Masters 2015: November 3rd Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] David Ferrer (ESP) def Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) 62 62 Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. [WC] Lucas Pouille (FRA) H2H – Chardy on an indoor court is a slight favorite here. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Bernard Tomic (AUS) H2H – Tomic has been trying to round some corners in his career lately and Wawrinka…
Paris Masters 2015: November 2nd Match Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Two of these matches are already in the books. Sorry for my late posting. Dominic Thiem (AUT) def. Adrian Mannarino (FRA) 62 57 62 Bernard Tomic (AUS) def Fabio Fognini (ITA) 63 62 [WC] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) vs. [Q] Dusan Lajovic (SRB) H2H Gael Monfils (FRA) vs. Benoit Paire (FRA) H2H – Hometown…
WTA Tour Finals 2015: Kvitova vs. Radwanska Prediction
Between time spent on graduate school and the time difference between Kentucky and Singapore, I have not said much about this event. I am interested in the results even if Serena shut her season down. . edges Sharapova 6-3, 7-6(3)! Sets #WTAFinals final showdown vs @ARadwanska! pic.twitter.com/Fy0uoqkgIa — WTA (@WTA) October 31, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Agnieszka…
Shanghai 2015: October 12th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Martin Klizan (SVK) vs. [WC] Ze Zhang (CHN) H2H – Klizan has a nice game so I think he wins one on the road so to speak. [13] John Isner (USA) vs. Adrian Mannarino (FRA) H2H – The Big Guy obviously needs to let his serve dictate in order to win. [16] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. Tommy Robredo (ESP) H2H – Tsonga could make a lot of things…
US Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer Championship Prediction
Good news for Federer fans: I don’t think Roger is human. Bad News for Federer fans: I don’t think Djokovic is human either. — Kyle LaCroix (@TennisTycoon) September 12, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer The world #1 and world #2 have met 5 times in 2015. Each match was in a tournament final,…
US Open 2015: Flavia Pennetta vs. Roberta Vinci Championship Prediction
Did Anyone See this Happening? Flavia Pennetta vs. Roberta Vinci If anyone predicted this final, I’d probably think that person was lying. This is not what the US Open had in mind. Serena Williams was supposed to face someone, anyone for a chance to be the first woman since Steffi Graf in 1988 to win…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 