Tennis is a sport. But its business model if more like that of several different concert tours crisscrossing the globe. Many sports involve hometown and regional pride at a far greater rate than tennis. World Team Tennis and competitions such as Davis Cup are exceptions to this model. Indianapolis ceased to operate an ATP Tournament…
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Indian Wells 2017: March 15 ATP Predictions
Beware the Ides of March Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Donald Young (USA) H2H – I like Kei here, but Young has posted good wins this week. [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [15] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) – Revenge? [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [9] Roger Federer (SUI) – I doubt the courts at Indian…
Indian Wells 2017: March 14th ATP Predictions
ATP Indian Wells: Grigor Dimitrov eases into third round https://t.co/ZxBDAGI2Xf pic.twitter.com/QcjlCWcdVn — VAVEL USA Tennis (@VAVELUSATennis) March 13, 2017 After going out of town for a day, my predictions are back. Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 (11 a.m. start) [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [26] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – Verdasco has the tools…
Indian Wells 2017: March 12th ATP Predictions
Both men are in action today Predicted Winners in BOLD I wish I had a ticket STADIUM 1 (11 a.m. start) [4] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Daniel Evans (GBR) H2H – Nishikori should win, but this could be closer than most expect. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Guido Pella (ARG) H2H – Rafa pushes toward an Australian Open…
Indian Wells 2017: March 11th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 (11 a.m. start) [7] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. Fabio Fognini (ITA) H2H – This could go either way, but Tsonga has a lot of good results in 2017 so he is clearly favored. [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) H2H – Stan could win this event due to a…
Where the WTA and ATP Tours are Likely to Go from Here
Ace Studios puts together great highlights Two Nostalgia Finals May Have Had Drawbacks The Women’s and Men’s singles finals at the Australian Open featured nostalgic rematches of many previous major finals. There is a lot of upside to casual fans being able to plug in late in a tournament and feel invested in the result….
Masters Miami 2013 Final Prediction Murray vs. Ferrer
Linked Over the Past 52 Weeks Andy Murray and David Ferrer had a pair of intense matches at the 2012 French Open and Wimbledon events. Each man took a hard earned four set victory on his preferred surface. Since that time, Murray has won an Olympic Gold Medal and a US Open title. Ferrer led…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 