I would have posted a prediction of this, but a massive deluge of rain that caused flooding in a relative’s basement led to a late night. Hence, I can live comment this match. First Set Del Potro held easily and Raonic returned the favor for a 1-1 start. Another easy hold and JMDP leads 2-1….
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2013 China Open Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I actually do not think Berdych is a bad pick here as he could win, and Rafa is due for a loss. Still, until Rafa loses or his knees look shaky, I think Rafa has to be favored in any match at the moment. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [5] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – Richard…
2013 Japan Open Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Milos Raonic (CAN) v Ivan Dodig (CRO) – Mios has been on a role since Montreal. I would not say that he is knocking on the door of the top 5, but Milos’ recent play is noteworthy. Milos is not a lock to win this match, but a win would mesh with the recent form…
Raonic vs. Berdych Prediction
Milos Raonic was runner-up in Montreal and lost a tight round of 16 match at the US Open. The big Canadian may be cementing his spot in the top 15 in the world. Tomas Berdych reached the semifinal round in Cincinnati and also lost in the round of 16 at the US Open. Each man…
2013 US Open: Men’s Championship Prediction Djokovic vs. Nadal
2013 US Open Men’s Championship 1 Novak Djokovic vs. 2 Rafael Nadal The top two seeds meet in the final of the US Open just as happened in the 2013 Wimbledon championship match. Novak Djokovic has won 24 matches in Grand Slam play in 2013, and Rafa has won 13. Yet, they each have 1…
US Open 2013: Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka Prediction
1 Serena Williams vs. 2 Victoria Azarenka This was so much fun. Why not do it again? I just wrote a column about Serena Williams being the third greatest female singles player of all time who is quite likely to reach #2 or higher. One might expect my prediction to be a coronation for Serena….
US Open 2013: Nadal vs. Gasquet Prediction
2 Rafael Nadal vs. 8 Richard Gasquet Richard Gasquet has had a great 2013 as he has won 2 tournaments, reached the round of 16 at the French and Australian Opens and is now in his second career Grand Slam semifinal. Gasquet was once a player so mired by inconsistency that I had a rule…
US Open 2013: Djokovic vs. Wawrinka Prediciton
1 Novak Djokovic vs. 9 Stanislas Wawrinka If anyone has ever earned a first Grand Slam semifinal appearance, it is Stanislas Warinka, His opponents in order have been Radek Stepanek, Ivo Karlovic, Marcos Baghdatis, Tomas Berdych and defending champion Andy Murray. Stan is obviously playing well. His serve is clicking at the moment, and he…
US Open 2013: Victoria Azarenka vs. Flavia Pennetta Prediction
Victoria Azarenka (2) vs. Flavia Pennetta Pennetta has played well This match seems pretty straight forward to me. If Vika plays at or close to her A game, she will advance to her second US Open final. If Vika plays her B game or worse, Pennetta is playing well enough to spring the upset. Azarenka needs…
US Open 2013: Na Li vs. Serena Williams Prediction
Expect a similar match Na Li is one of the few players in the draw who could challenge Serena Williams. Li has twice been a runner-up at the Australian Open so she has hard court successes in her resume. She also lost a tight and exciting match to Williams at Cincinnati 4 weeks ago 7-5,…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 