Predicted Winners in BOLD Hopefully Vika can get close to her 2012 form at SW19 Centre Court Na Li (CHN) [2] vs Paula Kania (POL) – Na Li should not lose this match, but her mental state in Paris tells me she could lose this match. Court 1 Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [8] vs Mirjana Lucic-Baroni (CRO) – Truism: Every match Vika…
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Wimbledon 2014: Ladies’ Semifinal Predictions
Serena’s Quarter Serena Williams is obviously the favorite on paper when playing on grass. I think she will face some adversity in this event. Serena and Maria Sharapova being in the same quarter is not ideal for either player. Eugenie Bouchard is aiming for her 3rd consecutive Grand Slam semifinal. She could cause issues for…
Topshelf Open 2014: Championship Prediction Becker vs. Agut
[3] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) vs. Benjamin Becker (GER) Roberto Bautista Agut has put together a solid 2014. He went from being largely unknown to becoming a solid player who can do damage in a draw sheet. Benjamin Becker is best known for defeating Andre Agassi in his final match at the 2006 US Open. Becker has a big…
Eastbourne 2014: Championship Prediction Lopez vs. Gasquet
[1] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs. [3] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) This is an interesting match-up. Across the board, Gasquet has more game than Lopez does. Lopez is a lefty and has a better serve. Each man can boast a certain amount of success on grass. Lopez seems due to me after losing the Queen’s Club final despite holding a match point…
Wimbledon 2014: Predicted Gentlemen’s Semifinalists
The Draw is Here – One oddity is that the top 4 seeds all have a Wimbledon final victory over one of the other top 4 seeds: Djokovic d. Nadal 2011 final, Murray d. Djokovic 2013 final, Federer d. Murray 2012 final, Federer d. Nadal 2006 & 2007 final, Nadal d. Federer 2008 final I Got…
Queen’s Club 2014: Dimitrov vs. Lopez Championship Prediction
[4] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. [10] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) Lopez’s left-handed forward-looking game has him in this final. He also won the only career meeting between the two finalists at the Queen’s Club in 2010. Dimitrov is a different player from 2010 so I won’t put much stock in that match. Dimitrov’s development has frustrated many fans who like his game….
Halle 2014: Federer vs. Falla Championship Prediction
[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alejandro Falla (COL) Roger leads their head-to-head meeting 6-0 and 4 of these matches have been on grass. That along with Federer winning Halle 2003-2006, 2008 and 2013 make him a heavy favorite. Falla did win the first two sets of their 2010 Wimbledon first round tilt. Falla also took a set off of…
Queen’s Club 2014: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – This is an intriguing match to predict. Each man possesses some similarities. I think Dimitrov is a bit more adept at handling balls that are not in his ideal spots as he can adapt due to younger legs. However, Wawrinka is capable of bullying just about anyone…
Halle 2014: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs Alejandro Falla (COL) – Saving 5 match points is no easy task. So long as Kohlschreiber comes back down from the adrenaline rush, I think his variety will carry him to victory. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [4] Kei Nishikori(JPN) – From Miami forward, Nishikori could be said to have played better than Federer….
The Queen’s Club 2014 – Quarterfinal Predictions
Andy Murray losing and seeing a 19 match winning streak on grass ending is not a crowd pleaser, but this looks like a great set of matches for tomorrow. Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Kevin Anderson (RSA) vs [15] Radek Stepanek (CZE) H2H – Mr. Anderson has had a sneaky good year in 2014. I expect him to power past Stepanek. [2] Tomas…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 