Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier Igor Sijsling (NED) vs. David Ferrer (ESP)[5] – The 2013 runner-up should move through with a routine first round win. Gael Monfils (FRA)[23] vs. Victor Hanescu (ROU) – Monfils’ post-dance contest momentum and solid history in Paris give him my nod. Court Suzanne Lenglen Richard Gasquet (FRA)[12] vs. Bernard…
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Roland Garros 2014 – Day 2 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in Bold Ksenia Pervak (RUS) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS)[7] – In a battle of Russians, I’ll take the 2012 champion. Alize Cornet (FRA)[20] vs. Ashleigh Barty (AUS) – Cornet should advance. Dominika Cibulkova (SVK)[9] vs. Virginie Razzano (FRA) – The story of 2014 can get another Grand Slam win here. Petra Kvitova…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 2 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Singles – First Round [1]Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Robby Ginepri (USA) – Robby is the only active male US born player to have reached a Grand Slam semifinal. He won’t be repeating that accomplishment at the 2014 French Open. Joao Sousa (POR) vs. [2]Novak Djokovic (SRB) – Novak is almost…
Roland Garros 2014: Day 1 Predictions
I am not a huge fan of the Sunday start for the French Open, but it gives the tournament 15 days with a surface that can absorb moisture to get through all of the draws. Maybe the US Open should add a Sunday start to the Monday finish. My Predicted Winners are in BOLD Lukas…
Roland Garros 2014 Draw Analysis and Predictions
Rafa’s Quarter Rafael Nadal‘s quarter is not ideal. Still, he has to be considered the favorite. Nicolas Almagro beat him in Barcelona and looms as a possible round of 16 opponent. Grigor Dimitrov is on the cusp of the top 10 and is another possible quarterfinal opponent. If Dimitrov plays closer to his Australian Open…
Roman Gladiators: Nadal vs. Djokovic XLI Prediction
Anytime #1 and #2 meet to decide a big tournament things are special. This one has the potential to be even bigger than special. Novak Djokovic is #2 in the world and has beaten #1 Nadal 3 consecutive times winning 6 consecutive sets. A win on clay over Nadal would propel Djokovic into Paris with…
Rome 2014: Dimitrov vs. Nadal Prediction
Grigor Dimitrov vs. Rafael Nadal Rafa has had some strange results on clay this year. Still, title in Madrid and Rio make Rafa the most successful player on dirt to this point in 2014. Rafa’s dominance is such that losing sets to Simon, Youzhny and Murray appear to many as signs of weakness. I think…
Rome 2014: Raonic vs. Djokovic Prediction
Milos Raonic vs. Novak Djokovic There does appear to be a 25 and under movement on tour in 2014. Milos Raonic, Kei Nishikori and Grigor Dimitrov have each had nice moments in the past 52 weeks and especially since January 1. I don’t see the youth movement continues in this match. Milos Raonic has made…
Masters Rome Predictions May 14, 2014
Predicted Winners in BOLD Marcel Granollers (ESP) v [7] Andy Murray (GBR) – Based on other results, this upset I am predicting is not that major. Jeremy Chardy (FRA) v [4] Roger Federer (SUI) – Is Federer in a post-baby fog? If so, he’ll likely lose. Still, I think in Monte Carlo he played well enough to get a modest benefit of the doubt. [1] Rafael…
Nishikori vs. Nadal Prediction
Nishikori is in the Top 10 Melbourne, Miami, Barcelona and Madrid prove Kei Nishikori belongs in the top 10. His talent and recent consistency have Nishikori taking advantage of a year of upheaval in the tennis pecking order. Michael Chang’s influence as coach has to be lauded as well. Nishikori could become King of Spain…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 