ATP March 2nd Predictions: Dubai, Mexico, and Brasil

Predicted Winners in BOLD Dubai Robin Haase (NED) vs. Damir Dzumhur (BIH) H2H [4] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – I like Verdasco in a a mild upset. [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This would be a quality win for the world #1, and I expect him to get…

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Youtube Tennis 10-2-11 through 10-8-11

Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Youtube Clips for the Week 1. Pete Sampras vs. Guga Kuerten Miami 2000 A lot of the clay court videos for Guga were grainy so I went with a hardcourt video. 2. Roger Federer vs. Marat Safin Masters Cup 2004  Two of the most…

Quick Hits: Tsonga Riding High, Thiem’s 8th, & Svitolina Rolling

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has been a factor in men’s tennis at least since the 2008 Australian Open.  His two consecutive titles to start 2017 bode well for his continued presence in the top 15.  Tsonga fights hard and plays an attacking style of tennis that is fun for fans.  I know the Aussie Open is over,…

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Quick Hits: Dimitrov, Zverev, & Burgos Take Titles – USTA Gaffe

Dimitrov, the moment of victory in Sofia. pic.twitter.com/pM0vbNkIEP — Stroppa Del (@stroppadel) February 12, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js  Grigor Dimitrov claimed his second title of 2017 by defeating David Goffin in Bulgaria.  Dimitrov’s only 2017 loss was an instant classic 5 set battle with Rafael Nadal.  Grigor has 2017 wins over Dominic Thiem, Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic,…

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Where the WTA and ATP Tours are Likely to Go from Here

Ace Studios puts together great highlights Two Nostalgia Finals May Have Had Drawbacks The Women’s and Men’s singles finals at the Australian Open featured nostalgic rematches of many previous major finals.  There is a lot of upside to casual fans being able to plug in late in a tournament and feel invested in the result….

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Tennis Power Ranking 2017 #1: Federer as the Wizard of Oz

The First Tennis Power Ranking of 2017: Fedal Rise Andy Murray – Based upon his torrid finish to 2016 and his runner-up finish in Qatar Murray tenuously holds on to his #1 spot.  He did not handle the pressure of being the #1 seed at a Grand Slam particularly well. Novak Djokovic – Novak’s #2 spot is…

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