Indian Wells 2015: March 16th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [26] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This should be a fun match, but I think Murray will have enough to win. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) H2H – Ajde Nole [14] Ernests Gulbis (LAT) vs Adrian Mannarino (FRA) H2H – Against my better judgment I am…

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Indian Wells 2015: March 16th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs [30] Coco Vandeweghe (USA) H2H – I like Bouchard to win pretty easily in this match. [16] Madison Keys (USA) vs [18] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) – I hope Keys wins, but JJ has a way of sticking around. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Victoria Azarenka (BLR)  – On…

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Indian Wells 2015: The Ides of March/March 15h ATP Predictions

Et tu Nick Kyrgios? This is a GREAT Slate of Matches for those who Have Tickets Predicted Winners in BOLD [31] Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. Donald Young (USA) – Young has a bit of momentum so I will pick him in what I consider to be a 50-50 match. [11] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. Nick…

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Indian Wells 2015: Ides of March/March 15th WTA Predictions

Et tu Garbiñe Muguruza? Predicted Winners in BOLD [1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [28] Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – Serena is likely to win this match. [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [26] Varvara Lepchenko (USA) – I’d love to see this match from the stands.  If you have tickets, be sure to check out what should be a fun…

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Indian Wells 2015: March 14/Pi Day ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [WC] Ryan Harrison (USA) H2H – Harrison has had a lot of bad draws in his career. He did play well in Mexico and this represents a big opportunity.  Still, it is likely that Kei wins this match. [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Vasek Pospisil (CAN) H2H –…

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Indian Wells 2015: March 14/Pi Day WTA Predictions

Pi along with the speed of light can lead to some deep thoughts if one is watching NOVA. Predicted Winners in BOLD Flavia Pennetta (ITA) vs Madison Brengle (USA) H2H – Flavia is always a tough out [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Yanina Wickmayer (BEL) H2H – Wickmayer is not an easy draw [6] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN)…

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Indian Wells 2015: Friday 13th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Sam Querrey (USA) vs Sergiy Stakhovsky (UKR) H2H – Home town mojo helps Sam Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs [WC] Denis Kudla (USA) H2H – Kudla could be a bracket buster, but the slowness of the surface will probably hurt Kudla’s ability to hold serve.  Put this match in Newport, RI and I’d pick Kudla….

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Indian Wells 2015: Friday 13th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs Alison Riske (USA) – This is not the easiest first match. [13] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) H2H – Again, this match is not the easiest first match either. [1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs Monica Niculescu (ROU) H2H – I shall return! [26] Varvara Lepchenko (USA)…

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Buenos Aires 2015: Nadal vs. Monaco Championship Prediction

When will Rafa be fully back?  Points like this say his best form may be close Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Monaco I’d be a fool to say Nadal is not the favorite in this match.  I still don’t think it will be easy.  Monaco is a true pro in terms of his preparation, willingness to…

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Buenos Aires 2015: Semifinal Predictions

Rafael Nadal vs. Carlos Berlocq Maybe I was being a bit harsh in my pick after looking at these highlights This is a mismatch.  I know saying that about Rafa on clay is trite, but Berlocq’s game (which I love) is predicated on running, scrambling, grinding out points etc.  He is not going to be…

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