Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov Post Grass Court Wins

Roger Federer Due to a walk-over, Roger Federer only played 3 matches to win his 7th Halle title.  Roger did play an exhibition on the day of his walk-over and played doubles at Halle finishing as a runner-up.  Federer should feel like his game is adjusting if not adjusted to grass.  He of course has…

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Federer’s 2014 is What I am Looking for in a Top Newcomer

2014 Numbers for 3 Players Both Men are in Grass Court Finals Tomorrow ATP 250 Level: Player X – 2 Titles Player Y – 1 Runner-up Finish, 1 Pending Final Player Z – 1 Title, 1 Pending Final ATP 500 Level: Player X – N/A Player Y – 1 Title Player Z – 1 Title…

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Queen’s Club 2014: Dimitrov vs. Lopez Championship Prediction

[4] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. [10] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) Lopez’s left-handed forward-looking game has him in this final.  He also won the only career meeting between the two finalists at the Queen’s Club in 2010.  Dimitrov is a different player from 2010 so I won’t put much stock in that match.  Dimitrov’s development has frustrated many fans who like his game….

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Halle 2014: Federer vs. Falla Championship Prediction

[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alejandro Falla (COL) Roger leads their head-to-head meeting 6-0 and 4 of these matches have been on grass.  That along with Federer winning Halle 2003-2006, 2008 and 2013 make him a heavy favorite. Falla did win the first two sets of their 2010 Wimbledon first round tilt.  Falla also took a set off of…

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Queen’s Club 2014: Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – This is an intriguing match to predict.  Each man possesses some similarities.  I think Dimitrov is a bit more adept at handling balls that are not in his ideal spots as he can adapt due to younger legs.  However, Wawrinka is capable of bullying just about anyone…

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Halle 2014: Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs Alejandro Falla (COL) – Saving 5 match points is no easy task.  So long as Kohlschreiber comes back down from the adrenaline rush, I think his variety will carry him to victory. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [4] Kei Nishikori(JPN) – From Miami forward, Nishikori could be said to have played better than Federer….

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10 and Under Tennis – Day 3 (Plus Instructing Lobs)

Group Dynamics As younger tennis players acquire skills at different rates, it is possible that a player become discouraged if a friend is progressing faster or if a friend becomes frustrated during an exercise or drill.  This is a situation in which an instructor must project positivity to the young tennis player.  It is important…

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The Queen’s Club 2014 – Quarterfinal Predictions

Andy Murray losing and seeing a 19 match winning streak on grass ending is not a crowd pleaser, but this looks like a great set of matches for tomorrow. Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Kevin Anderson (RSA) vs [15] Radek Stepanek (CZE) H2H – Mr. Anderson has had a sneaky good year in 2014.  I expect him to power past Stepanek. [2] Tomas…

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Halle 2014: Quarterfinal Predictions

Rafael Nadal being beaten was not shocking.  We are still waiting on a grass court follow-up to the 2008 Wimbledon final.  Federer and multiple German players in the quarterfinal round mean the tournament directors are likely pretty happy about the state of things even with Nadal losing. Predicted Winners in BOLD  Alejandro Falla (COL) vs Peter Gojowczyk(GER) H2H –…

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