Australian Open 2014: Day 8 Women’s Predictons

Predicted Winners in BOLD My picks yesterday were not good on the women’s side of the draw.  I will try to do better.  With Serena losing, anyone left in the draw has to like her chances better of winning the title.  This should be interesting. Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) [20] vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS) [3] – If an opponent can…

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Australian Open 2014: Day 8 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] vs. Kei Nishikori (JPN) [16] – After what Nadal did to Monfils, I think it is safe to say he is dialed in at this event.  I think Murray and Nole are his only two true threats. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) [10] vs. Roger Federer (SUI) [6] – After what happened in Paris last year, I…

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Australian Open R4 preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Fognini

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic is one win away from the Australian Open quarterfinals, perhaps against familiar foe Stanislas Wawrinka. Standing in his way on Sunday, however, is Fabio Fognini. Novak Djokovic and Fabio Fognini will be going head-to-head for the seventh time in their careers when they collide in the fourth round…

Australian Open 2014: Day 7 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Serena Williams (USA) [1] vs. Ana Ivanovic (SRB) [14] – This should be a good measuring stick for Ivanovic, but Serena is going to win. Casey Dellacqua (AUS) – Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) [30] – I’m taking the Australian to advance.    Na Li (CHN) [4] vs. Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) [22] – I like Na Li to reach the semifinal round. Angelique Kerber (GER) [9] vs. Flavia Pennetta (ITA) [28] –…

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Australian Open 2014: Day 7 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Fabio Fognini (ITA) [15] vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] – Fabio might want to check his flight itinerary.  He is a good player and even more dangerous on clay, but Nole should advance. Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) [8] vs. Tommy Robredo (ESP) [17] – Robredo could reach back-to-back Grand Slam quarterfinal rounds.  I think Stan is the favorite, but both…

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Australian Open 2014: Day Six Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] vs. Gael Monfils (FRA) [25] – Monfils is playing some of the best tennis I have seen in his career.  His runner-up finish in Qatar and wins in Melbourne bode well for his 2014 campaign. Rafael Nadal is going to likely put a stop to this run.  I think Monfils might win…

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Australian Open 2014: Day 5 Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Jeremy Chardy (FRA) [29] vs. David Ferrer (ESP) [3] – I saw Ferrer beat Chardy from court side at the 2009 Cincinnati Masters event.  Ferrer is playing better than he was in 2009 (amazingly) so I will take Ferrer. Denis Istomin (UZB) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] – Istomin is a good player, but Nole is going to advance. Tomas…

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