French Open 2015: Djokovic vs. Murray Prediction Part 2

Novak Djokovic leads Andy Murray 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 3-3 How did we get here? We know Djokovic dominated the first two sets and seemed to be on track for a straight set win when Murray saved two break points.  The crowd eventually shifted, Murray stiffened his back, and Novak missed a few volleys and hit…

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Wawrinka cements his place in the elite

Originally posted on The Fifth Set:
Since his victory at the Australian Open in 2014, Stan Wawrinka has often been labelled a ‘one slam wonder’. His remarkable win in Melbourne was followed by some inconsistencies, but overall, Wawrinka has maintained a very high level of tennis since that victory. Now, he has reached his second…

Were Stanislas Wawrinka’s Rackets “Right” in the French Open Semifinal?

During today’s French Open semifinal, Stanislas Wawrinka was rolling through a set and a half against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Tsonga then made a comeback taking the second set to a tie breaker. Wawrinka changed to a new racket for the tie breaker, a fact noted by Tennis Channel commentator Jim Courier. When Wawrinka hit a few…

French Open SF preview and pick: Wawrinka vs. Tsonga

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
France’s own Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will hope to continue his surprise run through the Roland Garros draw when he goes up against Stan Wawrinka on Friday. The winner will face either Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray for the title. Stan Wawrinka and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be doing battle for the seventh…

French Open SF preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Murray

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
There will be a first-time French Open champion and the favorite will be the winner of Friday’s semifinal showdown between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. They also faced each other for the Australian Open title earlier this year. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will be squaring off for the 27th…