Andy Murray vs. Marin Cilic This match would seemingly be entirely on Andy Murray’s racquet. Despite these two having a close battle at the Queen’s Club earlier this summer, Andy Murray is a strong favorite. Andy has not lost a match since losing the Roland Garros final. Murray has reached his 7th consecutive championship match….
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Cincinnati 2016: ATP Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (1) Andy Murray VS (4) Milos Raonic – Milos has faced Andy Murray at the Australian Open semifinal, Queen’s Club final, and Wimbledon final. In each case, Milos finished on the losing end of these encounters. Can today be different? It might. Milos Raonic has increased his net attacks in 2016…
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Steve Johnson VS Grigor Dimitrov – I am torn on this match. Johnson won a bronze medal in doubles and pulled a huge upset over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to secure his spot as the top ranked US male in singles. He is basking in good vibes. Grigor Dimitrov is playing his best tennis since…
Cincinnati 2016: August 18th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Grigor Dimitrov VS (2) Stan Wawrinka – Grigor appears to be playing much better than some of his earlier 2016 form. Still, I think Stan wins the battle of one-handed backhands by serving bigger than Grigor and pushing him backward during rallies. Borna Coric VS (3) Rafael Nadal – Coric won a gut-check match last evening after…
Cincinnati 2016: August 17th WTA & ATP Predictions (Weather Permitting
Despite a current hours long drenching, I Looked at Mason, OH’s forecast, and it seems like rain might let up by 12 PM so here goes Predicted Winners in BOLD Many are in action today (Q) Annika Beck VS (3) Simona Halep – Halep won in Montreal and should have some momentum. – Followed By / TBF 6/2…
Cincinnati 2016: Matching Players to Kentucky Bourbons
Masters Cincinnati is close enough to Kentucky that visitors can likely find more bourbon options than they have at home. This is particularly true if one jaunts south of the Ohio River into Kentucky to a place like The Party Source. Bill Straub, friend of Tennis Abides, and bourbon expert from Modern Thirst took my descriptions…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Andy Murray vs. Juan Martin del Potro Gold Medal Prediction Plus Nishikori vs. Nadal Prediction
An ecstatic del Potro kisses the ground after beating Nadal for a place against Murray in the gold medal match pic.twitter.com/IpYDHNhbaP — Tennis View Magazine (@TennisViewMag) August 13, 2016 Juan Martin del Potro vs. Andy Murray Juan Martin del Potro beat Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal en route to this gold medal match. Those two…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Men’s Semifinal Predictions
#Tennis Juan Martin del Potro – Top 10 Reasons everyone loves him (HD… https://t.co/ldp16w823x — Tennis daily post (@epeaktennis) August 13, 2016 Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin del Potro Rafa had a tough singles win followed by a long and emotional doubles win. The big question is whether or not Rafa is drained/tired heading…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions
The Elite Eight is Here! Predicted Winners in BOLD (3) Rafael Nadal VS Thomaz Bellucci – While we’ve been treated to any number of “Baby Fed”/”Next Federer” labels being applied to players over the years, that has not really happened with Rafa. Bellucci is a lefty who might have been stuck with a silly moniker of that nature…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 10th Men’s Singles Predictions
Croatia’s @cilic_marin overcame Radu Albot 63 64 on Court 7 earlier today, he plays Monfils next #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/iP5wCCSRZI — ITF Olympic Tennis (@OlympicsTennis) August 8, 2016 Predicted Winners in BOLD (3) Rafael Nadal VS (15) Gilles Simon – I think Simon could perhaps win, but Rafa seems quite inspired in Rio. I think Rafa wins…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 