Andy Murray (3) vs. Stanislas Wawrinka (9) They closed the roof in a 5 set thriller This match could be quite good. Murray may be glad he did not have to face Berdych who thrashed the Scotsman in Cincinnati, but Wawrinka has had a history of troubling Murray in majors. In 2009, Murray defeated Wawrinka at Wimbledon 2-6,…
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US Open 2013: Djokovic vs. Youzhny Prediction
Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Mikhail Youzhny (21) Novak Djokovic has reached at least the final four of every US Open from 2007-2012. He is the number one seed and an obvious pick in this match. I am not convinced that it will be entirely easy for Novak. He played flawlessly in the round of 16, but at Montreal…
US Open 2013: September 4 Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Tommy Robredo (19) – Uh …. David Ferrer (4) vs. Richard Gasquet (8) – I’ll take Gasquet to reach his second slam semifinal.
US Open 2013: September 4 Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Roberta Vinci (10) vs. Flavia Pennetta – I love Vinci’s game. However, Flavia is on such a role that I am picking her. Victoria Azarenka (2) vs. Daniela Hantuchova – Vika is playing longer matches than she would like to, but I think she gets through this one in 2 sets.
US Open 2013: Day 9 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Fourth Round Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Marcel Granollers – Nole has to gear up if he is going to try to reach the final and then face Rafa. Watch out Marcel. Mikhail Youzhny (21) vs. Lleyton Hewitt – If Youzhny plays as he did vs. Haas, he wins this match. I am picking on sentiment here, but…
US Open 2013: Day 9 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Carla Suarez Navarro (18) – This could be interesting at times due to the angels that Carla Suarez Navarro creates. However, Serena should move into the final four. Na Li (5) vs. Ekaterina Makarova (24) – This is hard to call because Na Li is a bit unpredictable and because Makarova is…
US Open 2013: Day 8 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Fourth Round Rafael Nadal (2) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (22) – I will not be shocked if Kohlschreiber is able to at times push Nadal today. However, given Rafa’s current form and the 3 out of 5 set format, I see no real possibility of an upset. David Ferrer (4) vs. Janko Tipsarevic (18) – I am tempted…
US Open 2013: Day 8 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners on BOLD Fourth Round Alison Riske vs. Daniela Hantuchova – Riske is a great story. However, Petra Kvitova’s health (an asthma flair up plus a fever) had a lot to do with her 3rd round victory. Hantuchova is a veteran who knows this is a huge opportunity. Simona Halep (21) vs. Flavia Pennetta – Both players have been in…
US Open 2013: Day 7 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in Bold Third Round Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Joao Sousa – Nole should roll. Tim Smyczek vs. Marcel Granollers – And then there were none … US men are eliminated from the singles draw. The USTA should be a touch worried about the state of the men’s game. Andy Murray (3) vs. Florian Mayer – The defending champion moves forward. Stanislas Wawrinka (9)…
US Open 2013: Day 7 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winner in BOLD Fourth Round Serena Williams (1) vs. Sloane Stephens (15) – This could be a good match, but I think Serena has to be the pick regardless of Melbourne. Agnieszka Radwanska (3) vs. Ekaterina Makarova (24) – Radwanska lacks power and could get pushed around for awhile, but I think she wins in straight sets. Na Li (5) vs. Jelena…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 