Roger Federer : Champion !!!

Originally posted on myworldoftennis:
Only Roger Federer can produce something like that. What a match ! Pure masterclass performance from the Swiss maestro. Champion at Western and Southern Open for a record seventh time ! Back to World Number 2 spot ! 6 th title of the year ! Won the tournament without dropping the…

Federer’s returns result in return trip to Cincinnati final

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Whereas other top player stumbled and bumbled their way through the Western & Southern Open draw, Roger Federer simply has not been messing around this week. The 34-year-old sent a message right away in Cincinnati that he would be a man on a mission to capture his seventh title at…

Cincinnati 2015: Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray Semifinal Prediction

[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [3] Andy Murray (GBR) Roger Federer leads their head-to-head 13-11 despite trailing in their series of matches for most of their careers.  Federer has won 4 consective matches versus Andy Murray to take an overall lead in their clashes.  Federer holds a 5-1 edge in Grand Slam matches.  Murray dominated their 2012 gold…

Cincinnati 2015: Simona Halep vs. Jelena Jankovic Semifinal Prediction

[3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Jelena Jankovic (SRB) Jelena Jankovic put together a surprising second week run at Wimbledon.  She has followed that up with a semifinal or better showing at Cincinnati.  Simona Halep returned to her top 10 form with a runner-up finish in Toronto last week.  Halep retired in the 3rd set of the…

Cincinnati 2015: Serena Williams vs. Elina Svitolina Semifinal Prediction

[1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [14] Elina Svitolina (UKR) This match is more interesting than seedings suggest.  Svitolina has a very sound serve and a forehand technique that lets her generate a great deal of spin.  That forehand helps Svitolina place the ball where she would like in rallies when she is not on the defensive. The…