Milos’ Rise

Raonic is much better at tennis than I am at photography Consistency on Clay and Elsewhere in 2014 Milos Raonic has made a move toward the top tier of the game with consistency.  With JMDP unfortunately in a seeming state of constant injury, I have been wondering who would be the best of the 25…

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Roland Garros 2014 – Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions Day 10

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [7] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Garbine Muguruza (ESP) – I am going to predict the upstart to pul the upset.  She hits hard and flat.  She moves well.  If she can make Sharapova move, I think Muguruza has a good chance at winning.  If Muguruza is nervous, Sharapova will roll….

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Roland Garros 2014 – Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions for Day 10

Predicted Winners in BOLD These two matches should be quite interesting and entertaining.   Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [8] Milos Raonic (CAN) – I think Nole will win to get that out of the way, but Milos Raonic’s 2014 clay court season has been a period in which his game and standing within the…

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Roland Garros 2014 – Day 9 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier [28] Andrea Petkovic (GER) vs  [Q] Kiki Bertens (NED) – I think the qualifier keeps beating the odds. [4] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [15] Sloane Stephens (USA) – Halep has been very impressive to this point. Court Suzanne Lenglen [6] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) vs. [10] Sara Errani (ITA) – JJ must be aware of what…

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Roland Garros 2014 – Day 9 Men’s Predictions

Court Philippe Chatrier [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Dusan Lajovic (SRB) – I think Rafa wins in 3 sets, but the Serbian upstart might take a set. [23] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs  Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) – I almost picked GG-L, but I think Gael is riding a wave of good feelings and is playing some of the…

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