Indian Wells 2017: March 11 WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Andrea Petkovic (GER) – This is not an ideal match for Kerber who needs some wins.  I still think Kerber wins this match. [12] Venus Williams (USA) vs Jelena Jankovic (SRB) – I believe Venus wins this battle of two tour veterans and former…

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Brad Gilbert Abides

It is always fun to get feedback from people who have been in the trenches of the tennis tour. Brad Gilbert is always willing to interact with tennis fans. I had my best success as a player and coach by far at Cincy as a broadcaster I like them all https://t.co/p0vxZLe98x — Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation)…

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Indian Wells 2017: March 10th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Benoit Paire (FRA) vs. [WC] Taylor Fritz (USA) H2H – Home court edge + enthusiasm = victory? Kevin Anderson (RSA) vs. [Q] Federico Gaio (ITA) H2H – Mr. Anderson has not had a rough patch like this since the 3rd Matrix movie. Dustin Brown (GER) vs. Daniel Evans (GBR) H2H – I love Dreddy,…

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Indian Wells 2017: March 10th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [11] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Heather Watson (GBR) – 2 years ago this battle of the Brits might have been a 50-50 match in my eyes.  Right now, I think Konta is the clear favorite. [7] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs. Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) – Muguruza does not seem to have shaken off…

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Brasil Open 2017: Championship Prediction

[3] Pablo Cuevas (URU) vs [2] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) This week’s only clay court event on the ATP Tour is a 250 level tournament, but it has not disappointed in providing good tennis.  Each finalist has a great opportunity to grab a title and coveted ranking points.  Ramos-Vinolas is younger by 2 years and slightly higher in the rankings,…

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ATP Predictions March 4, 2017: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil

Dubai Singles final (not before 7 p.m.) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – Verdasco can trouble Murray (see Wimbledon 2013), but I don’t see Murray losing unless Verdasco is zoning.  I never expect a player to zone so I will take Andy Murray to win 6-4, 6-4. ********************************************* Abierto Mexicano Telcel Singles final (not…

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March 3rd ATP Predictions: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil

Predicted Winners in BOLD Duabi Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs. Robin Haase (NED) H2H – Hot sauce ascending? [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [7] Lucas Pouille (FRA) – I like Murray to win this match, but if Pouille is at his best this should be a must see match. Abierto Mexicano Telcel [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs….

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