Wimbledon 2017: July 6th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Novak Djokovic vs. Adam Pavlasek – Djokovic’s 2017 seemed to round a corner in Rome. He is going in the right direction now.  The biggest question is how quickly he can progress in that direction.  That answer shouldn’t impact this match in the least Roger Federer vs. Dusan Lajovic – Federer…

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Wimbledon 2017: July 6th Ladies’ Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Angelique Kerber vs. Kirsten Flipkens – Kerber is by no means a lock, but perhaps her poor year is taking a turn for the better. Karolina Pliskova vs. Magdalena Rybarikova – I like Pliskova as the favorite for the big plate at this stage of the event. Caroline Wozniacki vs. Tsvetana…

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A Big Thanks to My Readers

Dear Readers, 2017 has not been the best year for me in terms of posting content when I should for Tennis Abides.  A lot has been going on in my life outside of tennis writing.  Most of it has been positive, but a lot of time consuming and often unpredictable events have cut into my…

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Wimbledon 2017: July 5th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Dustin Brown (GER) – I expect Brown to produce some highlights and to take risks, but Murray should win in 3 sets. [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Donald Young (USA) – Lefties don’t like playing lefties … One of the few things I can…

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Wimbledon 2017: July 5th Ladies’ Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT  (1 p.m. start) [6] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Donna Vekic (CRO) – This could be an excellent match, but unless Konta freezes up in front of a favorable crowd, I think Konta advances. NO.1 COURT [10] Venus Williams vs. Qiang Wang (CHN) – Venus is playing with a lot going on off…

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Wimbledon 2017: July 4th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT  [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Martin Klizan (SVK) – This is not an ideal draw, but I think Novak has momentum from his recent win and should advance without too much trouble. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) – This is another tough 1st round draw for high level seed….

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Wimbledon 2017: July 4th Ladies’ Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [Q] Irina Falconi (USA)  – Kerber’s 2015 was impressive. Her 2016 was excellent.  We’re still looking for the right adjective for her 2017, but if she puts some wins on the board it might be more like the past two adjectives.  If not, … No.1…

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Wimbledon 2017: July 3rd Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [LL] Alexander Bublik (KAZ) – Murray’s grasp on #1 is not that tight.  Anything short of a 3rd Wimbledon title will make him either a former #1 or a #1 with no major titles over the past 52 weeks. [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Daniil Medvedev (RUS)  – Where is…

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Wimbledon 2017: July 3rd Ladies’ Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [11] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Johanna Larsson(SWE) – Kvitova’s 2 Wimbledon titles and tune-up victory make her an obvious contender.  Her recovery from a gruesome attack make her a player for whom it will be easy to root.  Does this add up to a deep run or title? NO.1 COURT…

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