Shanghai Masters 2017: Quarterfinal Predictions

Stylish win from @cilic_marin over Edmund, closing out tonight’s play in Shanghai. #SHRolexMasters pic.twitter.com/4dqBcSbllf — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 10, 2017 Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs. Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) –  Cilic again should win, but I have not been overly confident about most of his matches this week. [1] Rafael Nadal…

Read More

Shanghai Masters 2017: October 12th Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. [10] Sam Querrey (USA) – If Dimitrov can match Querrey’s efficiency in serving big, I think his overall skill set will eventually win out. [3] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. [16] Juan Martin del Potro (ARG) – The two big men will duel, but I think the…

Read More

Shanghai Masters 2017: October 11th Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. Ryan Harrison (USA) – Harrison is 1-3 vs. Dimitrov, but has played well enough in 2017 that he could spring an upset here.  I think Dimitrov will come through in 2 competitive sets. [3] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Aljaz Bedene (GBR) – The big man should…

Read More

Shangai Masters 2017: October 10th Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [12] John Isner (USA) vs. [Q] Dusan Lajovic (SRB) [7] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) vs. Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) – This should be a fun match. [16] Juan Martin del Potro (ARG) vs. Andrey Rublev (RUS) – I’ll go with the young gun for an upset. [4] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs. Kyle Edmund…

Read More

Shanghai Masters 2017: October 9th Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Dr. Ivo took this match in 2016, but I think the results reverse in 2017 Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. Ivo Karlovic (CRO) – I think we will see 3 tiebreak sets, but I will go with the lefty. [9] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) vs. Hyeon Chung (KOR) – RBA should advance….

Read More

Simona Halep is the New #1

I started following Simona Halep in 2013 and 2014.  I enjoyed watching her scramble and hit well-timed powerful shots.  Her athleticism and hustle have been a big plus to the WTA Tour for multiple years now.  Halep’s runner-up finishes at the 2014 and 2017 Roland Garros events were bittersweet as she was close to breaking…

Read More

Shanghai Masters 2017: October 8th Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Four Nice Matches to Start the Main Draw Jared Donaldson (USA) vs. Pablo Cuevas (URU) – I like Cuevas due to his ability to defend and dictate play. Gilles Simon (FRA) vs. [WC] Yibing Wu (CHN) – Simon is not playing at his 2008 levels, but he is still a tricky opponent…

Read More

China Open and Japan Open 2017: ATP Championship Predictions

Dear readers,  Sorry about not posting semifinal predictions for either event.  I was sick (2017 has not been great with my health).  Here are my takes on the two championship matches. China Open: Rafael Nadal vs. Nick Kyrgios Rafa has been pushed in this event.  He has also responded.  A win here puts Roger Federer…

Read More

China Open 2017: Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [6] John Isner (USA) – I don’t think Rafa enjoys playing Isner much.  Rafa wins two ways: excellent play and grinding his opponent’s mental and physical game down.  Isner hits so many aces that this grinding style doesn’t impact him as much.  Isner led 2 sets…

Read More

Japan Open 2017: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Diego Schwartzman (ARG) vs. Steve Johnson (USA) – The Moustached Wonder for the win. [4] David Goffin (BEL) vs. Richard Gasquet (FRA) – Goffin could win in consecutive weeks or Gasquet could grab some Davis Cup momentum. [1] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs. Ryan Harrison (USA) – The palindrome should advance,…

Read More