Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) vs. [8] Gilles Muller (LUX) – This is a 50-50 match. I think Muller is a little more reliable, but Dolgopolov probably has the higher ceiling of the two. [2] Pablo Cuevas (URU) vs. [9] Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) H2H – Baghdatis is resurgent and has a nice game for…
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Brian Held Interview: 8 Year Tennis Coach at Loyola High School in Los Angeles
1. How did you get into playing tennis after being a college track and field athlete as well as a high school track and field coach? I always loved competing in sports. It often didn’t matter what sport, I just really really liked working at a sport, and then letting it all out in a…
Nottingham 2016: June 22nd Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (5) Sam Querrey VS (9) Marcos Baghdatis – Both veterans have shown some life recently. Baghdatis played a little better last week so I will give him the nod. Daniel Evans VS (2) Pablo Cuevas – Cuevas is the #2 seed … Cuevas is the #2 seed. (8) Gilles Muller VS Mikhail Youzhny – Gilles had a great week in Germany…
Debating Kel Round 2 – Is Wimbledon the Greatest Slam?
I have to admit Wimbledon is the tournament that captured my imagination most as a fan Mirror Mirror on the Wall, Which is the Greatest Grand Slam in Tennis? Kel – Hi Dan. I think this is a very good debate to have right now as the Wimbledon fever slowly arrests the tennis world. For…
Feliciano Lopez Demonstrates the Aesthetic Value of Serve and Volley Tennis
I continue with my preparation for #wimbledon2016🌱🎾 Today i was working on my serve-volley game. pic.twitter.com/eMW44AEp1W — Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) June 18, 2016
All 28 Match Points of the Novak Slam
Cristina Nicolae from twitter passed along this cool video on twitter. The Djoker Slam!!! All 28 Matches All 28 Match Points All 4 Grand Slam I… https://t.co/Pa1Glq2tl0 via @YouTube — Cristina Nicolae ● (@CristinaNcl) June 19, 2016
Debating Tennis with the Tennis Insider Part 1
Preface There have been some recent developments at Tennis Abides about which I am excited. The second youtube video recently posted, and my interview with a former college tennis player was quite popular. Beyond that, new product reviews, interviews, and youtube takes are in the pipeline. This past weekend, Kelechi Agu asked me if I’d…
Queen’s Club 2016: Championship Prediction
Milos Raonic vs. Andy Murray These two had a great 4 sets at the Australian Open this year. The 5th set went quickly as Raonic dealt with an injury issue. Roanic won Brisbane, was runner-up at Indian Wells, and reached a major semifinal coming into Queen’s Club. Andy Murray has been runner-up at two majors…
Halle 2016: Championship Prediction
Alexander Zverev (GER) vs [PR] Florian Mayer (GER) H2H Florian Mayer has been a quiet story in Halle. He has piled up nice wins and advanced to the championship round with an upset over Dominic Thiem. Alexander “Sascha” Zverev has been a big story in Halle. He upset 8-time Halle champion Roger Federer in the semifinal…
WTA Final Predictions for Birmingham & Mallorca 2016
Predicted Winners in BOLD Birmingham [7] Madison Keys (USA) vs Barbora Strycova (CZE) – Keys did great work in Rome during the clay court season. Her powerful game is well-suited for grass court tennis. Strycova gives up some height, but sometimes grass helps a less powerful player by making offense easier to execute. Still, I…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 