Dan Martin on Tennis, Life and Occassionally Other Sports
2-time @Wimbledon champion @DjokerNole closing in on 650th tour-level match win. http://t.co/ZcIWPUF9BY #atp #tennis pic.twitter.com/Jx4rEChBXa — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 1, 2015 In the NCAA Basketball Tournament, I always feel like a team has to reach the Elite 8 or quarterfinal round before thoughts of them becoming champion feel realistic. At Wimbledon, we have…
Originally posted on Balls and Brawls:
Five-time grandslam winner Maria Sharapova overcame the challenge of American Coco Vanderweghe on day eight of the action, as the Russian booked her place in the Wimbledon quarter finals for the first time since 2011. The Russian started off strong to storm to victory in the first set, but 23-year-old…
Originally posted on Tennis Predictions:
Before the predictions, it’s worth mentioning the notable players who were defeated before the quarter-finals: Rafael Nadal and Kei Nishikori. And the predictions: Novak Djokovic defeats Marin Cilic in four sets Stan Wawrinka defeats Richard Gasquet in four sets Andy Murray defeats Vasek Pospisil in straight sets Roger Federer defeats…
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Ricky Dimon of The Grandstand and Steen Kirby of Tennis Atlantic preview and pick three of the men’s singles matches on Wednesday at Wimbledon. Roger Federer, Andy Murray, and Stan Wawrinka are among those in quarterfinal action. (4) Stan Wawrinka vs. (21) Richard Gasquet Ricky: I went to look up…
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
During a manic Monday at Wimbledon featuring plenty of high-quality tennis, controversy, and drama, Roger Federer enjoyed a remarkably routine day at the office. Federer cruised through his fourth-round match against Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 to earn a place in his 13th quarterfinal at the All-England Club. The…
Predicted Winners in BOLD Maria Sharapova (RUS) [4] v Coco Vandeweghe(USA) – Coco can win this match if she presses Maria’s serve. We know Sharapova’s serve can at times go off the rails. If Vandeweghe serves with poise and confidence, she can put a lot of pressure on Sharapova. I still think that the veteran has to…
7 of the 8 Gentlemen’s Quarterfinalists Get a Day of Rest Prior to the Final 8 Novak Djokovic or Kevin Anderson will not have a full day of rest before his upcoming Wimbledon quarterfinal match on Wednesday. Sometimes this is unavoidable. Darkness is a reality with which tennis courts without lights must deal. Rain can…
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