[1] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs. [3] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) This is an interesting match-up. Across the board, Gasquet has more game than Lopez does. Lopez is a lefty and has a better serve. Each man can boast a certain amount of success on grass. Lopez seems due to me after losing the Queen’s Club final despite holding a match point…
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Wimbledon 2014: Predicted Gentlemen’s Semifinalists
The Draw is Here – One oddity is that the top 4 seeds all have a Wimbledon final victory over one of the other top 4 seeds: Djokovic d. Nadal 2011 final, Murray d. Djokovic 2013 final, Federer d. Murray 2012 final, Federer d. Nadal 2006 & 2007 final, Nadal d. Federer 2008 final I Got…
Queen’s Club 2014: Dimitrov vs. Lopez Championship Prediction
[4] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. [10] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) Lopez’s left-handed forward-looking game has him in this final. He also won the only career meeting between the two finalists at the Queen’s Club in 2010. Dimitrov is a different player from 2010 so I won’t put much stock in that match. Dimitrov’s development has frustrated many fans who like his game….
Halle 2014: Federer vs. Falla Championship Prediction
[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alejandro Falla (COL) Roger leads their head-to-head meeting 6-0 and 4 of these matches have been on grass. That along with Federer winning Halle 2003-2006, 2008 and 2013 make him a heavy favorite. Falla did win the first two sets of their 2010 Wimbledon first round tilt. Falla also took a set off of…
Queen’s Club 2014: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – This is an intriguing match to predict. Each man possesses some similarities. I think Dimitrov is a bit more adept at handling balls that are not in his ideal spots as he can adapt due to younger legs. However, Wawrinka is capable of bullying just about anyone…
Halle 2014: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs Alejandro Falla (COL) – Saving 5 match points is no easy task. So long as Kohlschreiber comes back down from the adrenaline rush, I think his variety will carry him to victory. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [4] Kei Nishikori(JPN) – From Miami forward, Nishikori could be said to have played better than Federer….
The Queen’s Club 2014 – Quarterfinal Predictions
Andy Murray losing and seeing a 19 match winning streak on grass ending is not a crowd pleaser, but this looks like a great set of matches for tomorrow. Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Kevin Anderson (RSA) vs [15] Radek Stepanek (CZE) H2H – Mr. Anderson has had a sneaky good year in 2014. I expect him to power past Stepanek. [2] Tomas…
Halle 2014: Quarterfinal Predictions
Rafael Nadal being beaten was not shocking. We are still waiting on a grass court follow-up to the 2008 Wimbledon final. Federer and multiple German players in the quarterfinal round mean the tournament directors are likely pretty happy about the state of things even with Nadal losing. Predicted Winners in BOLD Alejandro Falla (COL) vs Peter Gojowczyk(GER) H2H –…
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal a Match 2 Years in the Making
In 2010, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first US Open title and cap off the best Grand Slam season of his career. In 2011, Novak Djokovic took the tour by its throat and won 3 major titles while defeating Rafa in 6 consecutive tournament final matches. 2012 saw the rivalry shift again….
Roland Garros 2014 – Sharapova vs. Halep Prediction
This should be a good match for many reasons. Maria Sharapova knows she has a great opportunity to pocket a 5th Grand Slam singles title. Simona Halep is playing the best tennis of her young career. The two players also offer contrasting styles for viewers. Halep has a great ground game and covers the court…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 