Roland Garros 2014 – Djokovic vs. Gulbis Prediction

They’re Both in Form There is some shared history between the two at the junior level, and Novak Djokovic leads their head-to-head 4-1.  Nole and Ernests Gulbis have not played since 2011 so I think their head-to-head is largely meaningless.  Gulbis is playing the best tennis of his career.  He’s won 2 clay court titles…

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Roland Garros 2014 – Andy Murray vs. Rafael Nadal Prediction

The 8 time champion and the clay court GOAT faces an interesting opponent in the semifinal. Andy Murray has tools that could/should make him hard to beat on clay.  Murray is fit, he is one of the fastest players on tour and he has one of the top service returns on tour.  The best analog…

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French Open Day 13 SF picks: Nadal vs. Murray, Djokovic vs. Gulbis

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A four-team panel previews and picks the two men’s semifinals on Friday at Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are one round away from a blockbuster title match but they first have to get past Andy Murray and Ernests Gulbis, respectively. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. (7) Andy Murray Ricky:…

Roland Garros 2014 – Women’s Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (not before 3 p.m.) [7] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [18] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – Are they friends? Do either want to have friends on the WTA?  …. I don’t really care about any of those memes surrounding this match.  I think two keys exist for this match: 1….

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