Tag: Andy Murray
Australian Open 2015 – Semifinal Prediction: Andy Murray vs. Tomas Berdych
Tomas Berdych (CZE) [7] vs. Andy Murray (GBR) [6] This could happen This match is harder for me to predict than the two women’s semifinal matches. Berdych was quite solid in 2014, but could never quite breakthrough. Maybe a year of good results plus a new coach and marriage will result in Berdych reaching his second Grand…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 9 Men’s Predictions
[3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) Based on what I saw of Rafa in Asia last fall and on his own pre-tournament words, I would give Berdych a fighting chance in this match. Rafa who typically downplays his chances said he felt he was in good form after defeating Kevin Anderson. That does…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 7 Men’s Prediction
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [14] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Mr. Anderson’s height might allow him to handle Rafa’s spin better than the average player. His serve might earn him a set. Still, an upset would he highly shocking. Rafa is just a much stronger player, and Anderson should be good sparring…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 5 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Andreas Seppi (ITA) – I don’t see this as an easy match, but Federer in 3 or 4 is my pick. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Dudi Sela (ISR) – Stomach cramps are the only thing that could stop Rafa here. [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs….
Australian Open 2015 – Day 3 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Form should generally hold, but expect a few more upsets than the first two days: I wish I had a ticket as this is a great slate of matches. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Simone Bolelli (ITA) – I don’t think this is the easiest match for Roger. Depending on how…
World Tour Finals 2014: Federer vs. Murray Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray I am not sure what to think about this match. Roger has looked razor sharp in his first two wins. He also has beaten Murray both times they have played in 2014 (winning 5 of 6 sets). Murray has won 3 titles since the US Open concluded and needs a…
World Tour Finals 2014: Murray vs. Raonic Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic Milos just reached his second ever Masters 1000 final. Andy Murray won 3 titles after the US Open. Oddly, both come into this match giving a vibe that they need to prove something. Raonic leads their head-to-head series 3-1. I don’t think this data means a lot. If Murray is…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Nole Knows Best
Tennis Power Ranking 2014 #13 Novak Djokovic – Nole looked like himself for the first time since Wimbledon. That is bad news for the field in London. Roger Federer – Roger won Basel since the last power ranking. He also lost to Milos Raonic in Paris despite thrashing Milos at Wimbledon and Masters Cincinnati. Roger…
Paris 2014: Quick Hits
Novak Djokovic has strengthened his claim to the #1 ranking. More importantly, he looked like himself for the first time since Wimbledon. Nole is on the cusp of a 4th year finished at #1 and a 4th WTF. London should be fun. Milos Raonic shook off one-sided losses to Federer at Wimbledon and Cincinnati to…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 