Grigor Dimitrov vs. Viktor Troicki This should be a fun match, and it is nice to see both players making the late round of a tournament. I think Dimitrov is busy trying to rebuild his reputation on tour and recapture some of his potential. I think playing 2 consecutive weeks prior to the Australian Open…
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Aukland 2016 Championship Prediction
Jack Sock vs. Roberto Bautista Agut Jack Sock seems poised for a strong 2016. His forehand has been lauded for several years, and he gained a lot of traction on tour last year. I am not sure how much that will help him versus Roberto Bautista Agut. The Spaniard plays well on plexicushion and likely…
Chennai 2016 Championship Prediction: Wawrinka vs. Coric
Stan is nobody’s stepping stone or is he? Stan Wawrinka vs. Borna Coric A lot of experts have tabbed Coric for big things. He has played pretty well over 18 months. Facing Stan Wawrinka in the Chennai final should be a good measuring stick for the young Croatian. Stan leads their head-to-head 2-0 with a…
Brisbane 2016: Federer vs. Raonic Championship Prediction
Groundhog Day? Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic This match has a few subplots. The biggest subplot is Ivan Ljubicic now working with Roger Federer after guiding Milos Raonic into the top 10 in the world. The split seemed amicable, and Raonic has added Carlos Moya to his team. Still, Raonic will be facing a man…
Brisbane 2016: Semifinal Predictions
I think a 2016 rematch is unlikely Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs [7] Bernard Tomic (AUS) – I think Raonic is making a nice return from an injury plagued 2015, but he is likely not where he was last year when he reached the Brisbane final (prior to all of the injuries). Tomic is…
Chennai 2016: Semifinal Predictions
One match each away from a 2016 rematch Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [3] Benoit Paire (FRA) – I think Stan wins so long as he keeps his error count down. [8] Borna Coric (CRO) vs Aljaz Bedene (GBR) – Coric is no lock here, but I think he is clearly favored. I…
Qatar 2016 Championship Prediction: Nole vs. Rafa
I doubt we get anything quite like this until maybe Melbourne 2016 Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic completed perhaps the most dominant tennis season ever. 2016 likely will offer challenges, both new and old, to Nole’s reign. Andy Murray may pick up a boost from his role in winning the Davis Cup. Uncle…
January 8th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Qatar [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) H2H – I like Rafa in this match as he is likely looking to see where he stands versus Nole. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [3] Tomas Berdych (CZE) H2H – Berdych could maybe take a set, but Nole will be too much even…
January 6th Qatar and Chennai Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Qatar [7] Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA) H2H – Already completed [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – Already completed [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Robin Haase (NED) H2H – Rafa’s new leaf for 2016 is still under scrutiny after dropping a set and then dominating. [3] Tomas Berdych…
January 5th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Qatar [3] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. Sergiy Stakhovsky (UKR) H2H – Berdych has been a model of consistency despite not challenging the top tier all that often. [4] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. llya Marchenko(UKR) H2H – I like Ferrer here. [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) H2H – Uncle Toni is predicting…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 