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…

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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…

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ATP Cincinnati Masters 1000: Review Of Day 6

Originally posted on SportzCosmos:
Feliciano Lopez of Spain prevented an eagerly anticipated clash between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, for the first time since Australian Open 2014, as he edged out his illustrious countryman 5-7,6-4,7-6(3) in the round of sixteen at the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was the second consecutive loss for…

Cincinnati QF preview and pick: Murray vs. Gasquet

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Andy Murray survived from match point down on Thursday in Cincinnati and is through to Friday’s quarterfinals against Richard Gasquet. The winner will likely go up against Roger Federer in the semis. (12) Richard Gasquet vs. (3) Andy Murray Murray and Gasquet will be meeting for the ninth time in…

Cincinnati 2015: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) H2H – Nole is likely to win this match as I think Wawrinka is a bit fatigued physically and mentally.  Plus, what is the status of Stan’s back after such a long serving duel? [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – I like Murray to win this…

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Cincinnati 2015: WTA Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Serena will likely repeat 2014’s result [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [6] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) – Ivanovic troubled Serena at times in 2014, but I think Serena’s level of play in 2015 has been higher than it was for most of 2014 while Ana’s has dropped a bit since 2014.  Serena…

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Cincinnati R3 preview and pick: Federer vs. Anderson

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer and Kevin Anderson will be facing each other on Thursday in Cincinnati with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. Carl Kuschke previews the action. (15) Kevin Anderson vs. (2) Roger Federer Anderson is coming off an impressive Western & Southern Open second-round win over Jack Sock, during…