US Open Super Saturday Match Previews and Picks

Predicted Winners in BOLD Women’s Final  Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Serena Williams (4) Victoria Azarenka has had a great, and I mean great, 2012.  She won her first Grand Slam final in Melbourne in convincing fashion.  That victory led to her becoming #1 in the world in a manner that Jankovic, Safina and Wozniacki never…

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US Open Final Weekend a Preview of a Post Fedal World

Golden Age Many words have been written about how great Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been for tennis.  Each has been nearly omnipresent on the big stage for many years.  Both players are respected by fans and the media alike.  Most importantly, each appeals to different sensibilities.  Nadal draws on the gritty hustle driven…

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What is the Story of the US Open? POLL

I almost had the feeling that Tipsarevic would ride negative energy a la Lleyton Hewitt in 2001 after his bout with controversy.  I am glad that did not happen and that tennis, rather than sexism, will be the story of the weekend.

US Open Women’s Semifinal Picks

Semifinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Maria Sharapova (3) – Sharapova reversed her career troubles vs. Vika on clay this year.  AA Sharapova win would not shock me; especially if Vika is drained either emotionally or physically from her quarterfinal match.  Nevertheless, Vika dominated Sharapova on hard courts in big occasions twice this year. Serena Williams…

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US Open Day 11 Picks

Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (2) vs. Juan Martin del Potro (7) – Delpo can beat Nole in a big match as he did so at the Olympic games, but Novak should advance in 4 sets. David Ferrer (4) vs. Janko Tipsarevic (8) – Will Tipsy’s rage fuel an upset?  No.  Ferrer is…

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US Open Day 10 Men’s and Women’s Picks

Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Roger Federer (1) vs. Tomas Berdych (6) – Berdych is playing well enough to pull the upset.  He has wins over Roger at the 2004 Olympic games and 2010 Wimbledon Championships.  Still, Federer is the favorite. Maria Sharapova (3) vs. Marion Bartoli (11) 0-4 suspended – I am sticking with…

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US Open Day 9 Men’s and Women’s Picks

Projected Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Samantha Stosur (7) – Stosur has played well to get this far after a somewhat shaky post French Open stretch.  Still, the #1 seed should beat the defending champion in a close 2 set match. Maria Sharapova (3) vs. Marion Bartoli (11) – Bartoli can beat…

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US Open Day 8 Men’s and Women’s Picks

Predicted Winner in BOLD Excuse these being a bit late Fourth Round Serena Williams (4) vs. Andrea Hlavackova – Serena should win. Marin Cilic (12) vs. Martin Klizan Ana Ivanovic (12) vs. Tsvetana Pironkova 6-0 In-progress no pick Roger Federer (1) vs. Mardy Fish (23) – This is a potentially dangerous match for Roger as Fish pushed him hard last year at the WTF. Agnieszka Radwanska (2)…

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