Tennis Abides Update – July 12, 2016

Dear readers, My computer developed problems in the middle of the 1st set of the Wimbledon final. These problems have been addressed, but this was not the best time for silence from the site.  This evening I will be posting both a Wimbledon wrap-up and the newest power rankings.  In the coming weeks, we should…

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Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic Championship Prediction

Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic Andy Murray’s 2012 Wimbledon runner-up finish, his 2012 gold medal victory on that same court, and his 2013 Wimbledon triumph garnered a lot of attention.  The 2016 Wimbledon final carries little of that historical baggage.  A second Murray title would be significant in the UK, but this match can be…

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Wimbledon 2016: Serena Claims Her 22nd Major Title!

Sublime Serving Makes a Difference Serena Williams faced one break point today.  She hit an ace.  When serving for the match, Serena got to 40-0 with 3 unreturnable serves.  Serena put away a volley to win the match. This was a fitting way to end this match as she had a hard time putting volleys…

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Wimbledon 2016: Men’s Semifinal Poll

My Predictions are Up. Now, Have Your Say. Who will be the men’s finalists at @Wimbledon? #Wimbledon — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) July 8, 2016  

Wimbledon 2016: Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic Semifinal Prediction

Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic My first prediction is that this will be closer than their 2014 semifinal match was.  That match was a simple run of Federer breaking Raonic’s serve once per set.  Raonic seemed nervous, and Roger took advantage by nearly waltzing into the Wimbledon final.  Roanic made a much better accounting of…

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