Youtube Tennis for March 20 – March 24

1. Steffi Graf’s 1988 Golden Slam 2.  Jim Courier vs. Andre Agassi at the 1991 French Open 3.  Guga Kuerten vs. Pete Sampras at Miami 2000 4.  Guga vs. Agassi – 2000 Year End Championships

The Psychology of Defending Points

Historical Difficulty with Repeating Rafael Nadal won nearly everything of importance from the onset of the clay court season of 2010 through the conclusion of the US Open 2010.  Nadal’s 2011 did not feature the same level of success.  The same could be said for Nadal’s 2008 French Open, Wimbledon, and Olympic Gold trifecta was…

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Power Rankings for the Week of March 18 through March 24

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of March 18 through March 24 1.  Novak Djokovic – Novak is still holding the top spot, but his loss to John Isner may mean 2011 is in the past. 2.  Roger Federer – Fed’s titles in Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells have him looking strong.  73…

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Indian Wells Final Sunday Predictions

Final Round – Predicted Winners in BOLD Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Maria Sharapova (2) – Maria may be due to beat Azarenka, but Vika is undefeated in 2012.  I have said in my other picks that until someone beats Vika I am going to keep picking her.  I think Azarenka wins in straight sets.  She…

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Indian Wells Picks 3-17-2012

Projected Winner in BOLD Semifinals Novak Djokovic (1) vs. John Isner (11) – John Isner is on the cusp of becoming a top 10 player.  He is at worst the second hardest player on tour to break.  Still, Novak should win this match.  It is by no means a certainty because if a player holds…

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Indian Wells Picks for 3-16-2012 Nadal and Federer vs. Argentina

Predicted Winners in BOLD I have not missed on an ATP pick for two days, but my WTA picks are not nearly as accurate in this event.  Semifinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Angelique Kerber (18) – Vika has not lost in 2012, and I don’t think today is the day.  Azarenka wins again. Maria Sharapova…

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Indian Wells Picks for 3-15-2012

Beware the Ides of March! Yesterday, I was 100% accurate in my ATP picks. Here are my predictions for today (Winners in BOLD): Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Nicolas Almagro(12) – Et tu Almagro?  Caesar won’t be killed today. Maria Sharapova (2) vs. Maria Kirilenko (20)– I know Sharapova is playing well, but I think Kirilenko…

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Indian Wells Picks 3-14-2012

Projected Winner in BOLD Quarterfinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (5) – Vika has been shaky and this is a grudge match, but until Vika loses in 2012 I can’t pick against her. Na Li (8) vs. Angelique Kerber (18) – I like Na Li to advance. Fourth Round Juan Martin del Potro (9)…

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Indian Wells Picks for 3-13-2012

Projected winner in BOLD Janko Tipsarevic (10) vs. David Nalbandian– This is an interesting match, but I think Nalbandian’s ability to change the direction of the ball during a rally will be the difference. Alexandr Dolgopolov (21) vs. Marcos Baghdatis -This could go either way, but I am picking young legs to win a tight…

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Youtube Tennis for the Week of 3-12-2012 through 3-18-2012

With Indian Wells Underway this Week will be all Vintage Highlights – The video quality is not great, but two legends in a stakes match is worth a view.   – 1994 Australian Open quarterfinal – Edberg puts on a paralyzing display of serve and volley tennis  – 1995 Australian Open quarterfinal – Safin and…

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