Cincinnati 2015: August 20th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Lucie Safarova (CZE) vs. Belinda Bencic (CZE) – Would this really be an upset after Toronto? [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Karin Knapp (ITA) – Shockingly, I am picking Serena. [8] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [14] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs Caroline Garcia (FRA) [3] Simona Halep (ROU)…

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Cincinnati Masters previews and predictions

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
In the late 2000s, the U.S. Open Series branded itself as “the greatest road trip in sports.” Fast forward a few years and it is now the greatest reality show in sports. The show is now taking its talents from Montreal to Cincinnati, where there is already plenty of reason…

I am Back!

Dear readers, A terrible run of illnesses and computer problems have led to a low number of posts in the midst of the hard court summer season.  I should be back to full pisting strength starting today as my computer situation has improved, and I am finally healthy as well. Thanks, Dan Martin

ATP Canadian Open 2015: Quarterfinals Preview

Originally posted on SportzCosmos:
The title contenders at the sixth ATP 1000 event of the year have all powered their way into the quarter-finals at the Roger’s Cup in Montreal, Canada. The world number one Novak Djokovic, second seeded Andy Murray, Washington D.C. winner Kei Nishikori, the Spaniard Rafael Nadal and the defending champion Jo…