Masters Cincinnati 2014: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Julien Benneteau (FRA) H2H – The head-to-head favors Benneteau, but I think Wawrinka has a nice chance to really assert himself in this match and this tournament.  I think Wawrinka advances. [6] David Ferrer (ESP) vs [16] Tommy Robredo (ESP) – Two gritty and fit Spaniards square off in…

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Masters Cincinnati 2014: Day 4 ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [14] Marin Cilic (CRO) H2H – This is close to a 50-50 match in my mind, but Wawrinka is a little more solid overall than Cilic in my view.  This could be the match of the day though so if you have a ticket be sure to watch….

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Cincinnati 2014: WTA Day 5 Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [13] Flavia Pennetta (ITA) – Serena should win, but Flavia is not going to roll over for her. [6] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [12] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – I think Kerber is in good form based on her tight loss to Serena two-weeks ago.  Still, Caroline Wozniacki is…

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Cincinnati 2014: Day 3 WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD This I can comprehend, but I don’t expect to see it again. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Samantha Stosur (AUS) – Stosur can beat Serena Williams, but I am not expecting a repeat of the 2011 US Open final. [7] Genie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) – This is not…

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Masters Cincinnati 2014: Day 3 ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Hopefully I do better than yesterday [8] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. Joao Sousa (POR) – I watched Sousa up close on Monday.  He’s a nice player with a big spinning forehand.  He should not trouble Murray too much unless he can dictate points with his forehand throughout the match. [2] Roger Federer…

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Cincinnati 2014: Day 2 WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [16] Lucie Safarova (CZE) vs Venus Williams (USA) – Venus gets one day off from Montreal and travels to Cincinnati.  She has a chronic health issue that saps some stamina.  I am tempted to take a very capable Safarova, but Venus is playing the best she has in several years so I…

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Masters Cincinnati 2014: Day 2 ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD There are some great matches on this schedule [12] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) H2H – Youzhny is not the ideal first match for anyone coming off of a string of big wins.  Youzhny has a lot of game and has been in big situations throughout his career.  Still, Tsonga…

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Cincinnati 2014: Day 1 WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Alizé Cornet (FRA) vs Madison Keys (USA) – This should be a good match. [9] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs Sorana Cirstea(ROU) [12] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)  vs Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) – Rory has been dominating golf since their engagement ended.  Woz won a small event and then nearly beat Serena in Montreal….

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Masters Cincinnati 2014: Day 1 ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [16] Tommy Robredo (ESP) vs [WC] Jack Sock (USA) H2H – Sock could win this match, but I think if Robredo makes this a test of fitness he’s in good shape to win. Gael Monfils (FRA) vs Federico Delbonis (ARG) H2H – Picking Monfils is always risky, but I think he wins this…

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Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Tsonga Turns Toronto into French Canada

Tennis Abides Power Ranking 2014 Ranking #9: Toronto Novak Djokovic – Nole stays at #1, but his win vs. Monfils and loss to Tsonga were not the textbook way to take advantage of Rafa not playing Masters Canada.   Rafael Nadal – Is he healthy?  Will he be healthy in time of the US Open? Roger…

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