Rafael Nadal being beaten was not shocking. We are still waiting on a grass court follow-up to the 2008 Wimbledon final. Federer and multiple German players in the quarterfinal round mean the tournament directors are likely pretty happy about the state of things even with Nadal losing. Predicted Winners in BOLD Alejandro Falla (COL) vs Peter Gojowczyk(GER) H2H –…
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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal a Match 2 Years in the Making
In 2010, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first US Open title and cap off the best Grand Slam season of his career. In 2011, Novak Djokovic took the tour by its throat and won 3 major titles while defeating Rafa in 6 consecutive tournament final matches. 2012 saw the rivalry shift again….
Roland Garros 2014 – Sharapova vs. Halep Prediction
This should be a good match for many reasons. Maria Sharapova knows she has a great opportunity to pocket a 5th Grand Slam singles title. Simona Halep is playing the best tennis of her young career. The two players also offer contrasting styles for viewers. Halep has a great ground game and covers the court…
Roland Garros 2014 – Djokovic vs. Gulbis Prediction
They’re Both in Form There is some shared history between the two at the junior level, and Novak Djokovic leads their head-to-head 4-1. Nole and Ernests Gulbis have not played since 2011 so I think their head-to-head is largely meaningless. Gulbis is playing the best tennis of his career. He’s won 2 clay court titles…
Roland Garros 2014 – Andy Murray vs. Rafael Nadal Prediction
The 8 time champion and the clay court GOAT faces an interesting opponent in the semifinal. Andy Murray has tools that could/should make him hard to beat on clay. Murray is fit, he is one of the fastest players on tour and he has one of the top service returns on tour. The best analog…
Roland Garros 2014 – Women’s Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (not before 3 p.m.) [7] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [18] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – Are they friends? Do either want to have friends on the WTA? …. I don’t really care about any of those memes surrounding this match. I think two keys exist for this match: 1….
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 11 Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [10] Sara Errani (ITA) vs [28] Andrea Petkovic (GER) – Errani’s recent history makes her the favorite. A rematch of the 2012 final is quite possible even if it was not the greatest match ever. Court Suzanne Lenglen [4] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [27] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) – I think Halep will win. However,…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 11 Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) Match of the Tournament? [7] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [23] Gael Monfils (FRA) – I have been impressed with Monfils’ play to this point. He is in some of the best form of his career. Murray though seems to have a level of focus and confidence I have not seen from…
Roland Garros 2014 – Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions Day 10
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [7] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Garbine Muguruza (ESP) – I am going to predict the upstart to pul the upset. She hits hard and flat. She moves well. If she can make Sharapova move, I think Muguruza has a good chance at winning. If Muguruza is nervous, Sharapova will roll….
Roland Garros 2014 – Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions for Day 10
Predicted Winners in BOLD These two matches should be quite interesting and entertaining. Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [8] Milos Raonic (CAN) – I think Nole will win to get that out of the way, but Milos Raonic’s 2014 clay court season has been a period in which his game and standing within the…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 