Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs Alison Riske (USA) – This is not the easiest first match. [13] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) H2H – Again, this match is not the easiest first match either. [1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs Monica Niculescu (ROU) H2H – I shall return! [26] Varvara Lepchenko (USA)…
Category: WTA
Cincinnati 2014: Day 3 WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This I can comprehend, but I don’t expect to see it again. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Samantha Stosur (AUS) – Stosur can beat Serena Williams, but I am not expecting a repeat of the 2011 US Open final. [7] Genie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) – This is not…
Miami 2014 Championship: Na Li vs. Serena Williams
Final Serena Williams (1) vs. Na Li (2) With Victoria Azarenka ailing and Na Li winning her second major title in January, this is the match to see on the WTA Tour. Na Li has a strong serve and great shot making abilities. She has weapons. This does not assure her of victory versus Serena. It does not…
Indian Wells WTA Predictions: March 12, 2014
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Simona Halep (6) vs. Casey Dellacqua – Halep’s ascent should continue. Agnieszka Radwanska (2) vs. Jelena Jankovic (7) – This should be a fun match. JJ and Radwanska are both able to push buttons on court. I think Radwanska finds a way in 3 close sets. Fourth Round Na Li (1) vs. Aleksandra Wozniak – Na Li is likely…
Tennis is Better when Venus is a Factor
Venus Williams is approaching 35 years of age. Her 1997 US Open runner-up finish placed her in the top tier of tennis. Health problems pushed her out of the top tier. Venus’ career is not going to continue forever, but it is encouraging to see her win matches and reach a tournament final this…
2013 China Open Final Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H I think Nole has a good chance of winning, but until Rafa’s winning streak is snappedhe has to be favored. The new world #1 vs. the man he dethroned. This is the match everyone wants to see. My prediction is 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 for Nadal. [1] Serena…
2013 China Open Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I actually do not think Berdych is a bad pick here as he could win, and Rafa is due for a loss. Still, until Rafa loses or his knees look shaky, I think Rafa has to be favored in any match at the moment. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [5] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – Richard…
2013 US Open Women’s Final Live Commentary
1 Serena Williams vs. 2 Victoria Azarenka 2013 US Open Women’s Singles Final America the Beautiful at 4:32 PM Nickelodeon promoting 10 and Under Tennis and youthtennis.com Vika looks a bit like Obi Wan Kenobi with her hood up GOAT count for Mac – 1 2:50 PM: we’re getting Survivor commercials Wind and shadows? 0-40…
Serena as the GOAT? Depends
Serena Williams has won so many big prizes and played tennis at such an exceptionally high level that GOAT questions arise whenever she is close to adding another major title. I recently, tried to clarify some of the issues surrounding the men’s GOAT debate by offering three lenses for viewing the problem. I think these categories…
US Open 2013: September 4 Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Roberta Vinci (10) vs. Flavia Pennetta – I love Vinci’s game. However, Flavia is on such a role that I am picking her. Victoria Azarenka (2) vs. Daniela Hantuchova – Vika is playing longer matches than she would like to, but I think she gets through this one in 2 sets.
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 