Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Gilles Simon (FRA) vs. Kevin Anderson (RSA) H2H – This match is a classic contrast of styles. Anderson has posted a lot of nice wins this week by blasting big serves. Gilles Simon is a speedy counter-puncher who fights hard despite giving off a vibe that registers somewhere on the malaise…
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French Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Stanislas Wawrinka Championship Prediction
Novak Djokovic vs. Stanislas Wawrinka One can never bank on an instant classic, but tennis fans would not complain if we get one A Fun Rivalry These two have put on some absolutely classic Grand Slam duels. In 2013, Novak took two five-set brawls in Melbourne and New York. In 2014, Stan reversed course and…
French Open 2015: Serena Williams vs. Lucie Safarova Championship Prediction
Serena Williams vs. Lucie Sarafova Serena Williams last loss came against a lefty from the Czech Republic. One would be foolish to think that both coaching teams have not looked at the Madrid match between Serena Williams and Petra Kvitova. Safarova’s left-handed shot making makes this match quite a bit more insteresting than many might…
French Open 2015: Djokovic vs. Murray Prediction Part 2
Novak Djokovic leads Andy Murray 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 3-3 How did we get here? We know Djokovic dominated the first two sets and seemed to be on track for a straight set win when Murray saved two break points. The crowd eventually shifted, Murray stiffened his back, and Novak missed a few volleys and hit…
French Open 2015: Stanislas Wawrinka vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Semifinal Prediction
[8] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [14] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) Close Head-to-Head Series Both men have the ability to hit through a slow court and an opponent. Their head-to-head is dead even at 3-3, and interestingly, 5 of their 6 career meetings have come on clay. Wawrinka leads the clay court series 3-2 winning their two most recent…
French Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray Semifinal Prediction
#AndyMurray. #NovakDjokovic. Only 1 can stay unbeaten on clay in 2015 after tomorrow … http://t.co/SyZbFfE89zpic.twitter.com/q41MqCa8C1 — Live Tennis (@livetennis) June 4, 2015 [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [3] Andy Murray (GBR) This match has not been hyped to the level of the Djokovic-Nadal quarterfinal, but it might deserve equal hype based on 2015 clay court play. Djokovic won…
French Open 2015: Serena Williams vs. Timea Bacsinszky Semifinal Prediction
[1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [23] Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) Serena Williams is 4 short sets away from a 3rd Roland Garros title, a 20th Grand Slam singles title, and an ever stronger case for being the greatest of all time. Bacsinszky has the advantage of having nothing to lose. Having surpassed her seeding, the Swiss can…
French Open 2015: Ivanovic vs. Safarova Semifinal Prediction
[7] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs [13] Lucie Safarova (CZE) I have been wrong about Ivanovic starting with a 3rd round prediction. I was horribly wrong about her quarterfinal prospects. I ignored her dominating head-to-head record and picked her to lose in the quarters?!?! If I now pick Ivanovic, I will be going against Safarova’s 5-3…
French Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Quarterfinal Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [6] Rafael Nadal (ESP) This match has been talked about since Rafa’s ranking dropped to the point that it might be possible. Once the Roland Garros draw was announced, this seeming inevitability of this match has loomed over the rest of the tournament. It is now here. Rafa reached this point by looking…
French Open 2015: Andy Murray vs. David Ferrer Quarterfinal Prediction
[3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [7] David Ferrer (ESP) Andy Murray is playing the best clay court tennis of his career at the right time This match has a few wrinkles in it. David Ferrer has typically struggled with the Big 4. He does however hold a 2012 Roland Garros victory over Andy Murray. Ferrer also holds a…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 