Australian Open 2015 – Day 7 Men’s Prediction

Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [14] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Mr. Anderson’s height might allow him to handle Rafa’s spin better than the average player.  His serve might earn him a set.  Still, an upset would he highly shocking.  Rafa is just a much stronger player, and Anderson should be good sparring…

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Australian Open 2015 – Roger Federer’s Semifinal Streak Ends

While Roger has more US Open and Wimbledon titles, his Australian Open performances had been quite consistent.  From 2004-2014, Federer posted a 64-7 record at the Australian Open resulting in 4 titles, 1 runner-up finish, and 6 semifinal finishes.  That would be a bit like an NCAA basketball team doing no worse than the final…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 6 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) – The veteran will not continue. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [31] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – Nole should win here, but hot sauce could make it interesting for a set or two. [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. Jerzy Janowicz (POL) – I’m going to keep…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 6 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs [30] Varvara Lepchenko (USA) – Aga should make her way forward in a fairly straightforward manner. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [26] Elina Svitolina (UKR) – Serena should move forward. [4] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Madison Keys (USA) – Lefty power [18] Venus Williams (USA) vs Camila…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 5 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Andreas Seppi (ITA) – I don’t see this as an easy match, but Federer in 3 or 4 is my pick. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Dudi Sela (ISR) – Stomach cramps are the only thing that could stop Rafa here. [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE)  vs….

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 5 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [Q] Lucie Hradecka (CZE) vs. Julia Goerges (GER) – Goerges has had a nice return to relevancy. [7] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Caroline Garcia (FRA) – Bouchard is capable of another final weekend, but tests loom. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [31] Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) vs [22] Karolina Pliskova…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 4 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Hoping these go better than yesterday’s picks [6] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs Johanna Larsson (SWE) [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Vera Zvonareva (RUS) – This could be fun. [20] Samantha Stosur (AUS) vs. Coco Vandeweghe (USA) – An opportunity for an upset [18] Venus Williams (USA) vs Lauren Davis (USA) [29]…

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Australian Open 2015 – Day 4 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) – Nole should navigate a reasonably tough opponent. Benjamin Becker (GER) vs. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) – Turn back the clock – I think Rusty pulls through. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [Q] Marius Copil (ROU) – Stan dominates [8] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs…

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