Indian Wells WTA Quarterfinal Predictions: March 13, 2014

Predicted Winners in BOLD  Quarterfinals Na Li (1) vs. Dominika Cibulkova (12) – This Australian Open championship rematch is intriguing.  I think the result will be the same, but I expect Cibulkova to take a set off of Na Li. Sloane Stephens (17) vs. Flavia Pennetta (20) – This is an odd one to predict.  A cagey veteran versus an erratic…

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Indian Wells ATP Quarterfinal Predictions March 13, 2014

Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Roger Federer (7) vs. Kevin Anderson (17) – Anderson could be considered a form horse for 2014.  I would not be shocked if Roger were upset here.  Roger has defended his points in Melbourne and Indian Wells and added points in Brisbane and Dubai.  I think Roger’s form is better than Anderson’s so…

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Celebrating Survivors, Desert Smash Style!

Originally posted on Celebrating Survivors:
Will Ferrell. Kevin Spacey. Stan Wawrinka. Novak Djokovic. Two beloved actors and the world’s top two tennis players. Not to mention cancer survivors and past scholarship recipients — all coming together to support Cancer for College. Last week, Palm Desert played host to the largest and longest fundraising effort ever…

Indian Wells WTA Predictions: March 12, 2014

Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Simona Halep (6) vs. Casey Dellacqua – Halep’s ascent should continue. Agnieszka Radwanska (2) vs. Jelena Jankovic (7) – This should be a fun match.  JJ and Radwanska are both able to push buttons on court.  I think Radwanska finds a way in 3 close sets. Fourth Round Na Li (1) vs. Aleksandra Wozniak – Na Li is likely…

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Indian Wells ATP Predictions: March 12, 2014

Predicted Winners in BOLD Fourth Round Ernests Gulbis (20) vs. Roberto Bautista-Agut – Gulbis deserves a lot of credit for his strong start to 2014.  He is shredding my image of him as talented but inconsistent.  Bautista-Agut is also having a great 2014.  This may be a year in which multiple players step forward on tour.  This is…

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Rafael Nadal bows out in Indian Wells

Originally posted on Jack Otway Sport:
2013 champion and world number one Rafael Nadal was beaten in shock circumstances 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) by Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov in the third round of the Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Appearing in just a second tournament since his defeat to Stanislas Wawrinka in the Australian Open final…

Indian Wells Predictions: March 11, 2014

Predicted Winners in BOLD I am still in mild shock over Rafa being beaten, but tennis is a funny game at times. Third Round John Isner (12) vs. Yen-Hsun Lu – US tennis needs Isner to make something happen in 2014.  He has done well at Indian Wells in the past and has a workable draw to advance…

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