Wimbledon 2014 Midpoint Thoughts

Wimbledon’s Middle Sunday Milos is finding his grass footing Jon Wertheim has praised Wimbledon for sticking with their policy of not having matches (and broadcasts) on the Middle Sunday despite the practice meaning Wimbledon leaves a lot of revenue on the table.  It is an anachronistic idea, but that helps make Wimbledon Wimbledon.  Here are…

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Day 4 review- Federer the phenomenal, Nadal survives sequel, Serena and Sharapova storm through

Originally posted on Femaletennisblogger:
There was no repeat shock victory for Rosol against Nadal on this occasion.  Although for a long time it looked like another upset could be on the cards. Rosol was playing with the ridiculous form he found in their previous encounter, breaking Nadal’s serve in game nine to take the first…

Wimbledon 2014: Day 6 Gentlemen’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) – If Rafa drops a set, no one will be shocked.  If Rafa drops 3 sets, I will be shocked. [4] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Santiago Giraldo (COL) – This could be a tricky match for Roger as Giraldo is playing well in recent months. Court 1 [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI)…

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Wimbledon 2014: Day 6 Ladies’ Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Both Lisicki and Sharapova are in Action on Saturday Centre Court [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Alison Riske (USA) – Riske has played well and positioned herself as a “tough out” over the past 52 weeks.  She may trouble Sharapova a few times, but Maria should advance. Court 1 [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [25] Alize Cornet (FRA) – Serena…

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Wimbledon 2014: Day 5 Ladies’ Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Petra Kvitova (CZE) [6] v Venus Williams (USA) [30] – With 6 Wimbledon singles trophies between them, this could be the match of the day.  I think Kvitova is slowly regaining form on the grass courts. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) v Na Li (CHN) [2] – Na Li is a threat to win this title if she has gotten…

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Wimbledon 2014: Day 5 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Singles – Second Round – I will Stick with Yesterday’s Predictions on All of These even if Jerzy and Giraldo may Make me Wrong [15] Jerzy Janowicz (POL) vs. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 75 44 – to finish [19] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. Ante Pavic (CRO) [30] Marcel Granollers (ESP) vs. Santiago…

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