January 4th ATP Predictions

And here we go … on the 2016 tennis season Predicted Winners in BOLD Qatar – I’ll put the event with the world #1 playing first [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Dustin Brown (GER)  – Dreddy vs. Nole is a fun match, but Novak’s returns and passes make this less than ideal for Dustin….

Ridiculously Early 2016 Olympic Singles Medal Predictions

I forgot to do my Olympic predictions with my earlier 2016 Grand Slam predictions.  These will likely be equally inaccurate and funny to look at after the fact.  The Olympic games will be held on hard courts, will feature 2 out of 3 set matches for everything but the men’s gold medal match.  Also, two…

Ridiculously Early 2016 Grand Slam Predictions

Without knowing the draw, without knowing who is injured, without knowing who is sick, and without knowing who is in great form, I will do the impossible and predict who wins the 4 majors on the men’s and women’s side.  I promise somewhere between 0-100% accuracy. Australian Open Men’s Winner – Novak Djokovic: This surface…

World Tour Finals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer Championship Prediction

BRING. IT. ON. #Djokovic #Federer #FinalShowdown pic.twitter.com/Ar68oCZzuU — Max (@MGLovesTennis) November 21, 2015 Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer This is the main event to end the non-team competition portion of the 2015 tennis season.  The computer may say that Andy Murray is #2 in the world, but Roger Federer is clearly the second best player…

World Tour Finals 2015: Roger Federer vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction

Roger Federer vs. Stan Wawrinka Each man handed the other a straight set Grand Slam loss this year. Wawrinka went 20-3 and Federer went 18-4 in Grand Slam play this year. Federer was stronger in Masters 1000 play, and Stan has shown a penchant for finding his best tennis when he needs it most.  Both…

World Tour Finals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Semifinal Prediction

#ATPFinals 2015 SF: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Tomorrow at 15.00 CET-time! H2H Rafa leads 23-22! Come on Nole! pic.twitter.com/6y2luuCCV3 — NovakDjokovicSweden (@NoleSwedenFans) November 20, 2015 Will their head-to-head be even soon? Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal This match is about as big as it gets.  Novak Djokovic took the world of tennis over in…

World Tour Finals 2015: Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka

Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka Do we end up with a Swiss semifinal rematch from 2014 or will Andy Murray thrill his home fans by winning this match?  I would pick Murray without much hesitation if a Davis Cup championship on indoor clay were not right around the corner.  Murray hitting on clay and being…

World Tour Finals 2015: Rafael Nadal vs. David Ferrer Prediction

I would not expect this to happen again Rafael Nadal vs. David Ferrer David Ferrer has bothered Rafael Nadal at times and has even claimed wins over Rafa at the US and Australian Opens.  Ferrer and Nadal play a lot of long points, and if Rafa is struggling with his movement, Ferrer can win.  This…

World Tour Finals 2015: Roger Federer vs. Kei Nishikori Predicition

Roger Federer vs. Kei Nishikori This match is less clear to me.  Roger is playing better than Kei through two rounds, but Roger also has less to play for entering Thursday.  I think Roger wants to win his group in order to set up a potential Djokovic vs. Nadal semi with Roger likely playing Murray…

World Tour Finals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych Prediction

Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych I think this match will be fairly one-sided.  Novak Djokovic can accumulate a 4-2 set record with a straight set win over Berdych.  Kei Nishikori can at best post a 4-3 set record if he beats Roger Federer in straight sets.  Novak’s best path to the semifinal round and continuing…