Indian Wells 2016: WTA Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [3] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) – This is potentially an interesting match, but as we saw in Melbourne it is possibly a one-sided affair.   [18] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. [13] Victoria Azarenka – Call me crazy, but I think Pilskova is on the uptick.  She needs…

Indian Wells 2016: March 11 WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Venus Williams (USA) vs. [Q] Kurumi Nara (JPN) – Venus is back at Indian Wells. [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. Vania King (USA) – Simona says she is playing better so I guess I should take her word, but this is a tough draw. [5] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [Q]…

Australian Open 2016: Radwanska vs. Suarez Navarro Quarterfinal Prediction

Crafty Tactician vs. Shotmaker:[4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs [10] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) This should be a fun match.  Carla Suarez Navarro hits a sweet one-handed backhand and is capable of generating impressive shots from tough spots on the court.  Radwanska works her way through matches with consistency and an ability to adapt her skills to the situation…

Australian Open 2016: Day 7 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD As we hit the round of 16 the number of good matches should increase [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [12] Belinda Bencic (SUI) – I am tempted to take Bencic here, but I think Maria does enough to manufacture a tough 2 set win. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Margarita Gasparyan (RUS) –…

Australian Open 2016: Day 5 Women’s Predictions

They are closing in on another Aussie Open match Predicted Winners in BOLD Belinda Bencic (SUI) [12] vs. Kateryna Bondarenko (UKR) – I think this will go 3 sets. Lauren Davis (USA) vs. Maria Sharapova (RUS) [5] – Sharapova will be tested to some degree, but I think she advances. Serena Williams (USA) [1] vs. Daria Kasatkina (RUS) – Serena’s unforced…

Australian Open 2016: Day 3 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD I need to do a little better than I did yesterday [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) – I think Maria should be fine. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) – Serena avoids the upset train. [4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs. Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – I think Aga’s…

Australian Open 2016: Day 1 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Luksika Kumkhum (THA) – I like Petra, but her tune-up absence might be a cause for concern. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Camila Giorgi (ITA) – Serena gets the top ranked unseeded  player for her first match since losing in the US Open semifinal. [25] Samantha…

Quick Hits: Radwanska, Federer, and Sousa Post Wins

How spine-tingling is it to think Federer was actually a ball-kid at this tournament? #ATPBasel #Federer #Conners pic.twitter.com/zazLmJ4ves — ClutchOn&Win (@AllCourter) November 1, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Agnieszka Radwanska claimed her first title of 2015 with style by claiming the WTA Finals in Singapore with a 3 set victory over Petra Kvitova.  Aga’s year openned in an odd…

WTA Tour Finals 2015: Kvitova vs. Radwanska Prediction

Between time spent on graduate school and the time difference between Kentucky and Singapore, I have not said much about this event.  I am interested in the results even if Serena shut her season down. . edges Sharapova 6-3, 7-6(3)! Sets #WTAFinals final showdown vs @ARadwanska! pic.twitter.com/Fy0uoqkgIa — WTA (@WTA) October 31, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Agnieszka…