World Tour Finals SF preview and prediction: Djokovic vs. Nadal

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A semifinal showdown between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal was not entirely unexpected when the World Tour Finals draw was revealed. But the script took a twist in making the matchup come to fruition, as Nadal won his group while Djokovic finished second in the other foursome. Novak Djokovic and…

World Tour Finals 2015: Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka

Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka Do we end up with a Swiss semifinal rematch from 2014 or will Andy Murray thrill his home fans by winning this match?  I would pick Murray without much hesitation if a Davis Cup championship on indoor clay were not right around the corner.  Murray hitting on clay and being…

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World Tour Finals 2015: Rafael Nadal vs. David Ferrer Prediction

I would not expect this to happen again Rafael Nadal vs. David Ferrer David Ferrer has bothered Rafael Nadal at times and has even claimed wins over Rafa at the US and Australian Opens.  Ferrer and Nadal play a lot of long points, and if Rafa is struggling with his movement, Ferrer can win.  This…

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World Tour Finals preview and prediction: Murray vs. Wawrinka

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The last semifinal spot at the O2 will come down to the final round-robin match on Friday night when Andy Murray goes up against Stan Wawrinka. Both players are currently 1-1 and the winner will finish second in Group Ilie Nastase behind Rafael Nadal. Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka will…

World Tour Finals 2015: Roger Federer vs. Kei Nishikori Predicition

Roger Federer vs. Kei Nishikori This match is less clear to me.  Roger is playing better than Kei through two rounds, but Roger also has less to play for entering Thursday.  I think Roger wants to win his group in order to set up a potential Djokovic vs. Nadal semi with Roger likely playing Murray…

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World Tour Finals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych Prediction

Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych I think this match will be fairly one-sided.  Novak Djokovic can accumulate a 4-2 set record with a straight set win over Berdych.  Kei Nishikori can at best post a 4-3 set record if he beats Roger Federer in straight sets.  Novak’s best path to the semifinal round and continuing…

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World Tour Finals preview and prediction: Federer vs. Nishikori

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer is already through to the World Tour Finals semis regardless of Thursday’s round-robin outcome against Kei Nishikori. For Nishikori, who is 1-1 through two matches, a win is absolutely essential to his tournament hopes. Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori will be squaring of for sixth time in their…