Predicted Winners in BOLD The story of the Williams Sisters is so unique that I don’t think it will be fully appreciated until after both of their careers come to a close. Fortunately for fans of tennis, they are not retiring anytime soon. Serena Williams (USA) vs Venus Williams (USA) – In a lot of…
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Rogers Cup 2014 – Toronto ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [13] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) H2H – Murray did not have to play his round of 16 match, but Tsonga only lost 4 games versus the world #1. I’d pick Murray even if Tsonga had not just upset Nole, but in sports a lot of times an upset leads to…
Rogers Cup 2014 Montreal – WTA Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [11] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – This could be a close match. If Wozniacki can start eliciting errors at a decent rate, Wozniacki might pull the upset. I still think Serena has to be the pick. [14] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) vs. Venus Williams (USA) – Suarez Navarro…
Rogers Cup 2014 Toronto – Day 4 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Yesterday, I got every match right so I hope the good times continue [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Kevin Anderson (RSA) H2H – Anderson certainly can win this match, but I think Stan is the clear favorite. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [13] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) H2H – Novak had a long match…
Rogers Cup Toronto 2014: Day 3 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Rain has Meant there are a Lot of Matches to Predict [WC] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) v [8] Andy Murray (GBR) H2H – I’d love to see Kyrgios win, but I think what is the best story and what is likely diverge here. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Gael Monfils (FRA) H2H – It should be fun,…
Roger Cup 2014 Toronto: Day 1 Predictions
2014 Masters Canada or You will always be the Canadian Open to Me Predicted Winners in BOLD Stadium [15] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Denis Istomin(UZB) H2H – This is not the easiest first round match for the recent Wimbledon quarterfinalist, but Cilic w/ Goran in his corner is playing well. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) vs Julien Benneteau…
Can Hewitt exact some Revenge on Karlovic for 2003?
Karlovic has been a hard nut to crack for Hewitt Lleyton Hewitt entered Wimbledon 2003 as the defending champion and as the top player of the New Balls generation. His peers were making inroads prior to Wimbledon 2003. Juan Carlos Ferrero was an Australian Open quarterfinalist and won Roland Garros. Andy Roddick was an Australian…
Wimbledon 2014: 1 Novak Djokovic vs 4 Roger Federer Prediction
Preliminary Thoughts I have been thinking about this match since Federer closed out Milos Raonic in an efficient 3 sets. Federer entered the second week needing to play win four 3 out of 5 set matches in six days. This was not an ideal situation for a veteran player. Still, the fog began to lift…
Wimbledon 2014: Federer vs. Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Ljubicic has helped Raonic find his grass court footing I think this semifinal is harder to predict than the last one. I believe Dimitrov is playing better than Raonic and maybe better than anyone other than Djokovic. Federer is undefeated in Wimbledon semifinal matches. All of that bodes well for Roger, but Roger is nearly…
Wimbledon 2014: Djokovic vs. Dimitrov Semifinal Predicition
Novak Djokovic is 2 matches away from winning his 2nd Wimbledon title in 4 years and reclaiming the #1 ranking. Grigor Dimitrov is riding a grass court winning streak and playing some of the best tennis of his career. This should be a fun final for the fans as there is a contrast in styles…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 