Et tu Garbiñe Muguruza? Predicted Winners in BOLD [1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [28] Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – Serena is likely to win this match. [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [26] Varvara Lepchenko (USA) – I’d love to see this match from the stands. If you have tickets, be sure to check out what should be a fun…
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Indian Wells 2015: March 14/Pi Day ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [WC] Ryan Harrison (USA) H2H – Harrison has had a lot of bad draws in his career. He did play well in Mexico and this represents a big opportunity. Still, it is likely that Kei wins this match. [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Vasek Pospisil (CAN) H2H –…
Indian Wells 2015: March 14/Pi Day WTA Predictions
Pi along with the speed of light can lead to some deep thoughts if one is watching NOVA. Predicted Winners in BOLD Flavia Pennetta (ITA) vs Madison Brengle (USA) H2H – Flavia is always a tough out [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) H2H – Wickmayer is not an easy draw [6] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN)…
Indian Wells 2015: Friday 13th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sam Querrey (USA) vs Sergiy Stakhovsky (UKR) H2H – Home town mojo helps Sam Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs [WC] Denis Kudla (USA) H2H – Kudla could be a bracket buster, but the slowness of the surface will probably hurt Kudla’s ability to hold serve. Put this match in Newport, RI and I’d pick Kudla….
Indian Wells 2015: Friday 13th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs Alison Riske (USA) – This is not the easiest first match. [13] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) H2H – Again, this match is not the easiest first match either. [1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs Monica Niculescu (ROU) H2H – I shall return! [26] Varvara Lepchenko (USA)…
Buenos Aires 2015: Nadal vs. Monaco Championship Prediction
When will Rafa be fully back? Points like this say his best form may be close Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Monaco I’d be a fool to say Nadal is not the favorite in this match. I still don’t think it will be easy. Monaco is a true pro in terms of his preparation, willingness to…
Buenos Aires 2015: Semifinal Predictions
Rafael Nadal vs. Carlos Berlocq Maybe I was being a bit harsh in my pick after looking at these highlights This is a mismatch. I know saying that about Rafa on clay is trite, but Berlocq’s game (which I love) is predicated on running, scrambling, grinding out points etc. He is not going to be…
Dubai 2015: Djokovic vs. Federer Prediction
A worthy sequel in 2015? The Dubai event always draws in a great field and when the draw holds up a tremendous final is in the offing. This year is no exception. Federer and Djokovic each won a title in Australia to start their seasons. Of course, Djokovic’s Australian Open is significantly more coveted than…
Dubai 2015: Semifinal Predictions
Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych I doubt it will be this one-sided, but I expect a similar result. Berdych has had a nice start to 2015. I don’t think he has much of a chance in this match, but Berdych has been quite consistent. Nole has won 2 of the past 3 slams after a…
Australian Open 2015 – Djokovic vs. Murray Championship Prediction
Confession I am a fan of tennis as well as an observer. During the US Open last year, it dawned on me that Djokovic vs. Murray was my favorite match-up of the Big Four. My reason is that I like the type of points they play against each other, and I love their ability to…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 