Wimbledon 2019: Semifinal Predictions

Novak Djokovic vs. Roberto Bautista Agut Djokovic is probably at his deadliest on slow hard courts.  His record 7 Australian Open singles titles, and the dominating manner he has won those 7 titles, speak to his dominance.  RBA has beaten Djokovic twice in 2019 on hard courts that historically play pretty slowly: Qatar and Miami. …

Ragnarok for Tennis History this Weekend?

My son is interested in the Avengers in general and Thor in particular.  The rewriting of tennis history that could happen this weekend is massive. Serena Williams can tie Margaret Court for the most singles majors ever (24) while also collecting an 8th Wimbledon crown.  While Serena’s 23 majors all come in the Open Era,…

Wimbledon 2019: July 6th Tweets

Oh hi there Andy & Serena 👋 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/YTlK7skecz — Anna Doble (@annadoble) July 6, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js A truly unique #Wimbledon moment Get ready for @andy_murray x @serenawilliams 🤩 pic.twitter.com/1MH3UrUqnl — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js some great shots of the net exchange we've got today pic.twitter.com/LOluJtgve4 — isidora (@inspiredbyrafa) July 6, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js…

Wimbledon 2019: When Sprinklers Attack

Mixed victory today @Wimbledon despite heavy showers 💦🐳💦🐳💦😂😂😂#wimbledon19 #funnymoments #teamsiegemundsitak pic.twitter.com/AK59SJ4gvx — Laura Siegemund (@laurasiegemund) July 5, 2019  

Wimbledon 2019: July 5th Match of the Day – Halep vs. Azarenka

Simona Halep vs. Victoria Azarenka These players share really good mobility on court.  Vika is a bit more error prone than Halep, but she also has a bigger game.   On a hard court, I’d give Azarenka the edge.  On a clay court, I’d give Halep the edge.  These two former world #1s and major champions…

Wimbledon 2019: July 1st Tweets

Back to defend his crown…#Wimbledon | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/hHzoEQG7Ti — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Djokovic is Back Made for the big stage ✨@CocoGauff becomes the youngest player since 1991 to win in the first round of the ladies’ singles, beating Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/hfgcQGdZtq — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Coco Gauff…

Wimbledon 2019: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I can’t help it, my initial interest in tennis was born watching Wimbledon and to me this is it if there is an it in the tennis world I have a different view of each major.  Wimbledon to me is the most exciting time for a tennis fan.  I wanted to learn tennis in 1985…