Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #9 A lot has changed since Wimbledon Novak Djokovic – Nole is still number one in my power ranking heading into Cincinnati and will be #1 heading into the US Open. Andy Murray will be a challenge if the two meet in the US Open final, but Novak has played…
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Montreal 2015: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions for August 14
Predicted Winners in BOLD [16] John Isner (USA) vs. Jérémy Chardy (FRA) – John Isner has to thank the draw gods a bit here. He reached the round of 16 and received massive crowd support in defeating George Costanza Nick Kyrgios. Now, he has a workable quarterfinal match. His title in Atlanta and runner-up finish…
Montreal 2015: ATP Predictions for August 11
Predicted Winners in BOLD Nick Kyrgios (AUS) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – This match is really interesting to me. Each man has what I call a live arm and can blast big shots from many positions on the court. I think Kyrgios’ serve gives him a slight edge. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Thomaz Bellucci…
Quick Hits – Hewitt, Groth, and the Murrays Shine in Davis Cup while Ram Wins Newport Again
.@lleytonhewitt and @SamGrothTennis provide the heroics as Australia completes the comeback. http://t.co/ht4rAIHrCi pic.twitter.com/LQDqGaDnqC — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 19, 2015 Aussie Comeback Succeeds Davis Cup and Hall of Fame Thoughts The tennis scheule does not leave a lot of time for reflection. One Sunday Novak Djokovic is vanquishing Roger Federer for his 3rd Wimbledon…
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: All Hail King Novak III
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #8: Novak Wins his 3rd Wimbledon Crown Last night, @serenawilliams & @DjokerNole revived the Champions’ Dance. As only they could. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/tDA8oAGa5G — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2015 Novak Djokovic – Novak has won 2 Slams and 4 Masters 1000 events in 2015. He is firmly in command of men’s…
Wimbledon 2015: The Storm before the Storm – Murray vs. Federer Semifinal Prediction
Murray v Federer: five things that will decide the semi-final http://t.co/FBEVW6njhp pic.twitter.com/iyCZF8qng9 — Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) July 9, 2015 [2] Roger Federer (SUI) v [3] Andy Murray (GBR) When the 2015 Wimbledon draw was announced, a lot of people predicted this clash. Roger and Andy each captured key tune-up events. Roger holds 7 Wimbledon titles, and…
Wimbledon 2015: Winning Time or my Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions
2-time @Wimbledon champion @DjokerNole closing in on 650th tour-level match win. http://t.co/ZcIWPUF9BY #atp #tennis pic.twitter.com/Jx4rEChBXa — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) July 1, 2015 In the NCAA Basketball Tournament, I always feel like a team has to reach the Elite 8 or quarterfinal round before thoughts of them becoming champion feel realistic. At Wimbledon, we have…
Wimbledon 2015: July 6th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
#IvoKarlovic the oldest man left in the draw, but 136 aces so far show how dangerous he is: http://t.co/xwY9Wd80jq pic.twitter.com/iF3yPoLR5W — Live Tennis (@livetennis) July 5, 2015 I may be the oldest player in the draw, but my points are usually pretty short = longevity Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Andy Murray (GBR) v [23]…
Wimbledon 2015: July 4th Gentlemen’s Predictions
Cilic had a 3-0 lead in the 5th and needed 3 holds to reach Monday, but … "No one wants to play Sam Groth" – @mwilander previews Federer's clash with Groth: http://t.co/UH86e6qV2S #waystowin pic.twitter.com/45sKq0ElUR — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 3, 2015 Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) v Sam Groth (AUS) – Roger should…
Wimbledon 2015: July 2nd Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
7-time champion @rogerfederer records 35th match win of 2015, beating #Dzumhur at @Wimbledon. http://t.co/ZcIWPUF9BY pic.twitter.com/Py41IMOYVk — ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) June 30, 2015 Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) v Sam Querrey (USA) – Querrey has had a number of nice results on grass in his career and has a big serve/forehand combination….
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 