Projected Winners in BOLD Ladies’ Semifinal Predictions Marion Bartoli (FRA) [15] v Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) [20] – Bartoli is one of the most unorthodox players on tour. She also plays well on grass. These two factors have me thinking she will reach her second Wimbledon final. If 007 shows up, forget about it. Sabine Lisicki (GER) [23] v Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [4] –…
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Wimbledon 2013: Ladies’ Sweet 16 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Ladies’ Singles Round of 16 Serena Williams (USA) [1] v Sabine Lisicki (GER) [23] – Lisicki is a talented grass court player. If she happened to be in the bottom half of the draw, she’d have a decent look at the final. Instead she will likely be beaten in straight sets, but I expect one…
French Open Predictions: Williams vs. Kuznetsova & Errani vs. Radwanksa
Predicted Winners in BOLD 1 Serena Williams vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova Kuznetsova has had a lot of success at Roland Garros. She also has 2 slam titles to her name and may not be as intimidated by Serena Williams as younger players on tour are. Still, Serena is on a roll. Kuznetsova has made a great…
Australian Open Day 9 Women’s Picks
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinal Round Na Li (CHN) [6] vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [4] – This all comes down to who is in form. If Na Li is playing at her 2011 level, she will advance. If Radwanska and Li play at their 2012 levels, Radwanska wins. I’ll go with more recent history and…
Serena Williams’ Legacy Grows
Serena Williams fought of a game Agnieeszka Radwanska to win her 5th Wimbledon singles title 6-1, 5-7, 6-2. Serena’s first two service games of the 3rd set were crucial to determining the winner. Williams’ serve had abandoned at the close of the 2nd set. Aga had her teeth in the match. Serena failed to convert…
My Final Picks
I think these two finals should be enjoyed in and of themselves. My best guess is that Serena and Roger add to their Wimbledon winnings. Still, the gentlemen’s final is so historically significant fans need to just enjoy this weekend. My quick $.02
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 