Cincinnati 2015: WTA Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Serena will likely repeat 2014’s result [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [6] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) – Ivanovic troubled Serena at times in 2014, but I think Serena’s level of play in 2015 has been higher than it was for most of 2014 while Ana’s has dropped a bit since 2014.  Serena…

Cincinnati 2015: August 20th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [13] David Goffin (BEL) – I could see Goffin trouble Nole, but I think Nole’s game has more heft and will ultimately prevail due to that fact. [8] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Feliciano Lopez (ESP) – I think Rafa is improving his form incrementally and that…

Cincinnati 2015: August 20th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Lucie Safarova (CZE) vs. Belinda Bencic (CZE) – Would this really be an upset after Toronto? [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Karin Knapp (ITA) – Shockingly, I am picking Serena. [8] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [14] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs Caroline Garcia (FRA) [3] Simona Halep (ROU)…

Montreal 2015: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions for August 14

Predicted Winners in BOLD [16] John Isner (USA) vs. Jérémy Chardy (FRA) – John Isner has to thank the draw gods a bit here.  He reached the round of 16 and received massive crowd support in defeating George Costanza Nick Kyrgios.  Now, he has a workable quarterfinal match.  His title in Atlanta and runner-up finish…

Toronto 2015: WTA Quarterfinal Predictions for August 14

Predicted Winners in BOLD Both Serena and Simona are in action in Toronto – will they meet in the championship? [2] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [6] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) – This should be a tremendous match for fans.  Radwanska is enjoying a reurgence that started with the grass court season.  Halep has needed her own…

Montreal 2015: ATP Predictions for August 11

Predicted Winners in BOLD Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – This match is really interesting to me.  Each man has what I call a live arm and can blast big shots from many positions on the court.  I think Kyrgios’ serve gives him a slight edge. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Thomaz Bellucci…

Montreal 2015: ATP August 10th Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD 1st Round @CoupeRogers : Borna Coric vs (10) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pic.twitter.com/jRANDXbLZN — Borna Coric Fans (@BCoricFans) August 8, 2015 The defending champion faces a promising youngster in Montreal on day 1 [9] Gilles Simon (FRA) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) – This should be a fun match and well worth the price…

Toronto 2015: WTA Predictions for August 10th

Predicted Winners in BOLD Big win for @Riske4rewards who beats 3rd seed Suarez Navarro 64 64 @BOTWClassic in Stanford. http://t.co/kRsZ9udpkC pic.twitter.com/NQUrsFgqTT — TennisTV (@TennisTV) August 5, 2015 Riske is in action and can pull upsets, but will she? Read on Flavia Pennetta (ITA) vs [WC] Gabriela Dabrowski (CAN) – The Canadian wild card draws a…

Wimbledon 2015: Why Serena Will Do It – Ladies’ Championship Prediction Part 2

El día del gran desafío entre @GarbiMuguruza y @serenawilliams#wimbledonpic.twitter.com/RWknBoiUbb — Franklin Jr (@SoloesunDecir) July 11, 2015 Serena Williams is on her Way to 21 Grand Slam Titles Serena has lost 3 of her 5 most recent sets played versus Garbine Muguruza.  These matches were both Grand Slam matches.  This cannot be chalked up to Serena…