Preliminary Thoughts I have been thinking about this match since Federer closed out Milos Raonic in an efficient 3 sets. Federer entered the second week needing to play win four 3 out of 5 set matches in six days. This was not an ideal situation for a veteran player. Still, the fog began to lift…
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Wimbledon 2014: Federer vs. Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Ljubicic has helped Raonic find his grass court footing I think this semifinal is harder to predict than the last one. I believe Dimitrov is playing better than Raonic and maybe better than anyone other than Djokovic. Federer is undefeated in Wimbledon semifinal matches. All of that bodes well for Roger, but Roger is nearly…
Wimbledon 2014: Djokovic vs. Dimitrov Semifinal Predicition
Novak Djokovic is 2 matches away from winning his 2nd Wimbledon title in 4 years and reclaiming the #1 ranking. Grigor Dimitrov is riding a grass court winning streak and playing some of the best tennis of his career. This should be a fun final for the fans as there is a contrast in styles…
Wimbledon 2014: Ladies’ Singles Semifinal Previews and Predictions
There were plenty of reasons to doubt the arrival of any of these four semifinalists. Safarova is seeded 23rd. She was supposed to go out in the 3rd round. Kvitova has played largely forgettable tennis since the 2011 season finale. Bouchard was part of the group of death with Serena and Maria Sharapova. Halep is…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 10 Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This should be a special day of tennis. There is a great mix of guys in their prime, veterans and up and coming players. [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [11] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – Dimitrov beat Murray in Acapulco. Dimitrov won Queen’s Club. Dimitrov is looking really solid, but Murray is the defending champion…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 10 Ladies’ Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [19] Sabine Lisicki (GER) – I am very torn in predicting a winner in this match. Halep would easily be my pick on other surfaces. However, Lisicki has a great serve and has a strong grass court record. I like Lisicki to win a set, but I think if…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 9 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I thought the bottom half of the draw was softer than the top half. I still think that, but having to win either 4 best of 5 set matches in 6 days should even the odds a bit with the top half players. Centre Court Centre Court [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [WC] Nick…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 9 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Groundhog’s Day? Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs. [9] Angelique Kerber (GER) – I love Kerber’s fight although she could and should have handled the Roland Garros situation differently. I think Sharapova wins in 2. [6] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) – Czech battle Court 1 [22] Ekaterina Makarova vs. [23] Lucie Safarova (CZE) – A great opportunity exists for both…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 8 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Is there a better day in Tennis than the 2nd Monday at Wimbledon? Centre Court [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [20] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Mr. Anderson has played well in slams in 2014. He has compiled a 9-2 record. Murray has been better with a 12-2 record in Grand Slam play. The defending champion should…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 8 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Every player in the draw has to feel that her chances of winning the title improved after Serena lost The 2nd Monday at Wimbledon is a Great Event. It is a lot like the first four days of the NCAA basketball tournament. Many matches are going on simultaneously and a fan…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 