Indian Wells 2015: Murray vs. Djokovic Semifinal Prediction

Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic H2H This is my favorite match-up to watch for various reasons.  I like that each player attempts to do similar things strategically, I love that no lead is safe given each man’s return game, and I enjoy seeing the speed each man exhibits.  Also, I like everyone else have rooting…

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Indian Wells 2015: Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep Prediction

[1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [3] Simona Halep (ROU) Serena’s return to Indian Wells has been marked with something Serena knows a lot about – wins.  Simona Halep is playing her best tennis of 2015 at Indian Wells.  She also posted an impressive 6-0, 6-2 win versus Serena in the round robin portion of the 2014…

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Indian Wells 2015: Nadal vs. Raonic Quarterfinal Prediction

[3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [6] Milos Raonic (CAN) This is Rafa’s biggest match of 2015 since he faced Berdych in Melbourne.  Nadal did win Buenos Aires, but he did not face a murderer’s row of opponents.  Rafa should win just about any 250 level event he enters on clay.  His game versus higher ranked…

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Indian Wells 2015: Federer vs Berdych Quarterfinal Prediction

[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [9] Tomas Berdych (CZE) Dating back to the 2004 Olympics, Berdych has posted some meaningful wins over Roger Federer.  Berdych stopped Fed at Wimbledon 2010 and US Open 2012.  Having said that, Federer has won 2/3 of their 18 career matches.  Federer has won 2 titles in 2015 while Berdych has…

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Indian Wells 2015: March 19 ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) H2H FLo is playing excellent tennis.  If Murray plays too passively and lets Lopez dictate, I think an upset will occur.  My guess is that Murray will do some Bjorkmanesque things to take the net away at times.  This will likely be enough for…

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Indian Wells 2015: March 19 WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [18] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Lesia Tsurenko (UKR) H2H – JJ is not going away at Indian Wells.  She is not my favorite player to watch, but her game is clicking. [15] Flavia Pennetta (ITA) vs. [24] Sabine Lisicki (GER) – Flavia is having a great event.  I think the positive vibes…

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Indian Wells 2015: March 18th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Simona Halep (ROU) VS Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) – CSN keeps making my picks look bad.  I still think Halep is too steady to lose here. Serena Williams (USA) VS Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) – The Swiss is playing awfully well, but Serena is on a mission IMHO.

Indian Wells 2015: March 18 ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Great Slate of Matches as One Would Expect [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) v [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – I could see this go either way, but I think Nishikori is a higher level player in general so he is my pick. [13] Gilles Simon (FRA) v [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I’d love…

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Indian Wells 2015: Saint Patrick’s Day/March 17th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs Steve Johnson (USA) H2H – Johnson has a chance, but he is not my pick. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Donald Young (USA) H2H – Lefty vs. Lefty = Rafa winning [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Andreas Seppi (ITA) H2H – Federer is undefeated in 2015 except for his matches…

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Indian Wells 2015: Saint Patrick’s Day/March 17th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) H2H – I think Serena will win for various reasons, but Sloane’s results have been promising at this event. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Flavia Pennetta (ITA) – I was wrong on Maria once, but I won’t make that mistake again. Caroline Garcia (FRA) vs Sabine…

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