[18] Venus Williams (USA) vs Madison Keys (USA) This one is hard to predict. Venus looks a lot like her old self. Keys is on the uptick. Venus’ biggest issue lately when she plays well has been maintaining a high level from one match to the next. I just picked against Venus and came out…
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Australian Open 2015 – Day 9 Men’s Predictions
[3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) Based on what I saw of Rafa in Asia last fall and on his own pre-tournament words, I would give Berdych a fighting chance in this match. Rafa who typically downplays his chances said he felt he was in good form after defeating Kevin Anderson. That does…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 9 Women’s Predictions
[3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) This should be a good match. Halep is a tough minded grinder and Makarova is a lefty shot-maker. If Makarova can make simple work of her service games utilizing her slice serve, she can then pressure Halep’s service games even more. Halep on the other hand has…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 8 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD David Ferrer (ESP) [9] vs. Kei Nishikori (JPN) [5] – I think Ferrer will do better than he did last fall vs. Kei, but Nishikori will take control of most of the rallies and that means the match is more on his racquet than Ferrer’s. I expect Kei to win in 4 sets. Novak…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 8 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) [11] vs. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) – We have last year’s runner-up vs. the 2013 and 2013 champion. I think Azarenka has an outside shot at adding a 3rd Australian Open title this year. Therefore, I am picking Vika. Serena Williams (USA) [1] vs. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) [24] – I could see this…
Aurtalian Open 2015 – Day 7 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU) – Begu has played quite well, but she is probably not the right Romanian to beat Bouchard. Canadian Content in Melbourne [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [21] Shuai Peng (CHN) – I almost went the other way on this one. If someone can make…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 7 Men’s Prediction
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [14] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Mr. Anderson’s height might allow him to handle Rafa’s spin better than the average player. His serve might earn him a set. Still, an upset would he highly shocking. Rafa is just a much stronger player, and Anderson should be good sparring…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 6 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) – The veteran will not continue. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [31] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – Nole should win here, but hot sauce could make it interesting for a set or two. [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. Jerzy Janowicz (POL) – I’m going to keep…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 6 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs [30] Varvara Lepchenko (USA) – Aga should make her way forward in a fairly straightforward manner. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [26] Elina Svitolina (UKR) – Serena should move forward. [4] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Madison Keys (USA) – Lefty power [18] Venus Williams (USA) vs Camila…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 5 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Andreas Seppi (ITA) – I don’t see this as an easy match, but Federer in 3 or 4 is my pick. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Dudi Sela (ISR) – Stomach cramps are the only thing that could stop Rafa here. [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs….
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