Nadal Needed No Escapes in Monte-Carlo Roger Federer – Roger stays at #1 for now, but his minimalist approach to clay in 2017 will likely not leave him at #1 beyond Madrid or Rome depending on who wins those events. Rafael Nadal – Rafa holding 10 Monte-Carlo titles is insane. It will take a clay court…
Tag: Albert Ramos-Vinolas
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,…
Quick Hits: Dr. Ivo wins Newport, Croatia rallies past the US, DC is getting underway, and More
A Few Quick Hits Ahead of a Jam Packed Week of Tennis Ivo Karlovic is the all-time ace leader on the ATP Tour. He just captured the Hall of Fame title in Newport, RI. I don’t think he will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, but he’s had a hell of a career given…
Bastad 2016: Ramos-Vinolas vs. Verdasco Championship Prediction
Verdasco already played another lefty this week. Will that help? Championship Prediction: Albert Ramos-Vinolas vs. Fernando Verdasco This is an interesting match-up as both Spaniards are left-handed. Everyone on tour is used to playing right-handed players. This creates a comparative advantage for left-handed players except when they play other left-handed players. Ramos-Vinolas had a great…
French Open 2016: June 1st Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I love this scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (also I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining) [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [14] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) – To Finish 3-6 6-4 4-1 – Novak should gut this one out in 4 sets. [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [9]…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 