US Open 2014: Day 3 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) – MATCH OF THE DAY ALERT I would not be shocked to see Hewitt win, but Berdych should be able to dictate play and win in 3 or 4 sets.  However, if LLeyton can hold serve consistently and get sets to 4-4 or…

US Open 2014: Day 2 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD I am fading so I won’t say much, but just make my picks. [8] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs. Alison Riske (USA) – This is a terrible draw for AI, but I think she will win in a close match. [3] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) – Petra has had…

US Open 2014: Day 2 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [13] John Isner (USA) vs. [WC] Marcos Giron (USA) – Isner needs to make quick work of his compatriot. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Marinko Matosevic (AUS) – This match may be one of the harder parts of Roger’s first week draw. Sam Querrey (USA) vs. Maxino Gonzalez (ARG) – Sam…

US Open 2014: Day 1 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Evening Session Matches at the Bottom 9 J. Jankovic vs. B. Jovanovski – JJ should advance. J. Konta vs. S. Peer – Peer has not done much in 2014, but she should win this match. K. Knapp vs. T. Pironkova – On grass, I’d take Pirokova, but Knapp is a veteran…

US Open 2014: Day 1 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD A Great Slate of Day Matches If you have tickets, they are truly valuable, and I envy you. Night Session Predictions at the Bottom 16 T. Robredo vs. E. Roger-Vasselin – This should be a good match, but Robredo’s fitness level makes him hard to beat in three out of five…

US Open 2014: Men’s Preview and Draw Analysis

Early Thoughts Mats Wilander once roughly said that no one should predict a Grand Slam title for a player until he wins his first because breaking through at a slam is different than winning a 250, 500 or 1000 level event.  I will take a look at the men who have already won major titles. My…

Masters Cincinnati 2014: Championship Prediction Federer vs. Ferrer

Roger Federer vs. David Ferrer Roger Federer and David Ferrer are the last two players standing after an entertaining installment of the Cincinnati Masters 1000 event.  These two just faced off in Toronto and put on a close and intense match.  I think the championship match in Cincinnati will offer more of the same.  Roger…

Cincinnati 2014: WTA Semifinal Predictions

Semifinal #1: [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [12] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) These two put on one incredible match in Montreal last week.  Wozniacki just beat Radwanska who won Montreal.  Serena is playing her third consecutive week of tennis on the WTA Tour.  I am torn on this match. Wozniacki is playing her best tennis in 2…

Masters Cincinnati 2014: ATP Semifinal Predictions

Semifinal #1: [6] David Ferrer (ESP) vs Julien Benneteau (FRA) Two veterans will square off for a spot in the Cincinnati championship round.  Ferrer won the Paris indoor and has reached a Grand Slam final and multiple Masters 1000 finals, but this would be a huge feather in his cap if he took the Cincinnati…