Australian Open 2016: Roger Federer vs. Tomas Berdych Quarterfinal Prediction

One More Time: [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) Roger Federer lost his first meeting with Tomas Berdych at the 2004 Olympic games. Since that time the two have met 20 additional times.  Roger leads their overall head-to-head 16-5.  Berdych does own wins over Roger at both Wimbledon and the US Open.  He also pushed…

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Australian Open 2016: Radwanska vs. Suarez Navarro Quarterfinal Prediction

Crafty Tactician vs. Shotmaker:[4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs [10] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) This should be a fun match.  Carla Suarez Navarro hits a sweet one-handed backhand and is capable of generating impressive shots from tough spots on the court.  Radwanska works her way through matches with consistency and an ability to adapt her skills to the situation…

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2016 Australian Open- Milos Raonic vs Stan Wawrinka

Originally posted on addictedtotennisblog:
Two men who played well before Melbourne and have continued their good form at this tournament face off in an extremely interesting clash, as 13th seed Milos Raonic takes on 4th seed and 2014 champion Stan Wawrinka. This match takes place on the Rod Laver Arena at around 15:00 Melbourne Time…

Australian Open 2016: Day 8 Men’s Predictions

This fairly intense exhibition match went to Raonic Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [13] Milos Raonic (CAN) – This is the match of the day.  Each man won a tune-up event, and each man has played well to reach this point.  I am torn.  I think experience will help Stan, but Milos has…

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Australian Open 2016: Day 8 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Annika Beck (GER) – I think Kerber is the biggest beneficiary of this half of the draw imploding.  Vika likely would have gone deep regardless, but Kerber can build on her strong 2015 season by making a late round at the opening slam of 2016. [14] Victoria Azarenka…

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Australian Open

Originally posted on my life upside down under:
One of the reasons we love living in Melbourne is the fact that Melbourne is one of the sporting capitals of the world. January means it’s Open Season: the first Grand Slam tournament of the tennis season takes over the entire city. We got our first taste…

Australian Open 2016: Day 7 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [14] Gilles Simon (FRA) – I love Gilles, but this mountain is too high to climb.  Novak should win in 3 sets. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [15] David Goffin (BEL) – Goffin could win this match.  He is playing quite well and Thiem is good sparring for facing Federer.  Still, Federer likely…

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Australian Open 2016: Day 7 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD As we hit the round of 16 the number of good matches should increase [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [12] Belinda Bencic (SUI) – I am tempted to take Bencic here, but I think Maria does enough to manufacture a tough 2 set win. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Margarita Gasparyan (RUS) –…

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