Monte-Carlo 2015: April 17th Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [4] Milos Raonic (CAN) H2H – Milos leads their head-to-head 3-1, but all of the matches have been fairly close and none of the 4 were on clay.  I think Milos is currently playing big matches better than Berdych has in recent months.  Therefore, I think Milos wins…

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Monte-Carlo 2015: April 16th Predictions for a Sweet 16

Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great schedule of matches [7] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) v [9] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – Someone forgot to tell these two that one-handed backhands are an endangered species.  Stan’s form was great in his opening match, but somehow I think Grigor finds a way in 3 sets. [WC/14] Gael Monfils…

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DDP Yoga for Tennis Week 2 Review

Healthy: No Hamstring Issues April 8 – I did the Diamond Dozen April 9 – I did the Diamond Dozen April 10 – After my hamstring injury, I was able to enter into a full week of tennis and DDP Yoga.  I did an hour of tennis drills for the first time since my injury.  I…

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Monte Carlo 2015: April 15 Predictions or Special IRS Edition

Predicted Winners in BOLD What a picturesque venue [7] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Juan Monaco (ARG) H2H – I am quite tempted to pick an upset here, but Stan has done well when defending titles. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [WC] Lucas Pouille (FRA) H2H – Rafa will be tested in Monte Carlo but not in this match. [2] Roger Federer (SUI)…

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Monte-Carlo previews and picks: Dimitrov vs. Verdasco, Cilic vs. Mayer

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Grigor Dimitrov and Marin Cilic will kick off their Monte-Carlo campaigns on Tuesday. They are set for respective meetings with Fernando Verdasco and Florian Mayer. Fernando Verdasco vs. (9) Grigor Dimitrov Dimitrov and Verdasco will be squaring off for the third time in their careers when they collide in round…

Monte Carlo 2015: April 14 Predictions

What do I think will happen at the Masters 1000 Emeritus Event?  Read on Predicted Winners in BOLD [14/W] Gaël Monfils (FRA) vs. [Q] Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS)  H2H – I have come to expect the unexpected with Gael, but I think clay is his best surface. [11] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. [LL] Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) H2H – Tsonga has [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Albert…

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Monte Carlo 2015: What Most of Us are Missing

I am guessing that most of my readers love tennis.  What more could be added to a gathering of the top players in the world?  For one, an idyllic Mediterranean setting.  Of course, throwing in a cool stadium doesn’t hurt anything either.  I wish I was there. There's plenty at stake to go around in…

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Quick Hits: Sock, Kerber, Schmiedlova, & Klizan Grab Titles

Jack Sock won an All-US final in Houston by defeating Sam Querrey 7-6, 7-6.  Sock is 10-2 in 2015.  His heavy forehand gives him a true weapon.  Sock may find himself typically residing within the top 30 on the ATP Tour. Angelique Kerber managed to avoid a lot of near losses while grabbing the title in…

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