In one sense, Roger Federer was a contender prior to the start of the 2017 Australian Open because any 17-time major champion has to be given a chance to win any tournament he or she enters. On the other hand, Roger Federer was certainly not match tough entering this event. Hopman Cup is not rigorous…
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Australian Open 2017: January 21st Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [9] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [24] Alexander Zverev (GER) – Zverev has more than a puncher’s chance, but Rafa has looked sharp and has to feel like his path to the final is clearer than it once was. [15] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs [18] Richard Gasquet (FRA) –…
Australian Open 2017: January 21st Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [6] Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) vs. [30] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) – Had Cibulkova not won the season finale, I’d lean toward Makarova or see it as a 50-50 match. I think Cibulkova continues to ride the wave of her big title last Fall and he history of playing well…
Australian Open 2017: Did the Men’s Bracket Break?
What just happened ?!?! Novak Djokovic’s loss was shocking to me. He has won the Australian Open 6-times including winning 5 of the past 6 events. So his loss means everyone’s chances have improved? Right? The Top Half Benefactor(s) In a real numbers sense, yes, but everyone on Andy Murray’s side of the draw, except…
Australian Open 2017: January 20th Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [29] Viktor Troicki (SRB) – Stan seems to be in good form and that is bad news for Viktor. [10] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs [17] Roger Federer (SUI) – Can Roger dig in and send a message to the draw? I will split the difference and say…
Australian Open 2017: January 20th Women’s Singles Predictions
“You look a lot like this other person I played in Cincinnati and New York” Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Coco Vandeweghe (USA) – I like Bouchard to win, but Vandeweghe has out performed my picking skills thus far. [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Kristyna Pliskova (CZE) – Kerber…
Australian Open 2017: January 19th Men’s Singles Predictions
Ivo Karlovic is hoping to be paid by the hour? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA (11 a.m. start) [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Denis Istomin (UZB) – Novak should advance pretty easily. [9] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) – This could be fun, but I like Rafa in 3 or 4…
Australian Open 2017: January 19th Women’s Singles Predictions
Will this one go 3 sets? Probably not Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [9] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs Naomi Osaka (JPN) [17] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Donna Vekic (CRO) – This should be fun. [2] Serena Williams (USA) vs Lucie Safarova (CZE) – 2014 French Open final rematch MARGARET COURT ARENA [5] Karolina…
Australian Open 2017: January 18th Men’s Singles Predictions
Why is the court green? What the heck is Rebound Ace? Isn’t Federer’s opponent a politician now? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [17] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [Q] Noah Rubin (USA) – Rubin might come out swinging freely, but I think Federer will advance and knock more rust off in the process. [1]…
Australian Open 2017: January 18th Women’s Singles Predictions
Both are in action today. Who is playing better than she was in 2014? Predicted Winners in BOLD ROD LAVER ARENA [13] Venus Williams (USA) vs [Q] Stefanie Voegele (SUI) – Venus seems less likely to be troubled in a match like this than she was 2-4 years ago. [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Carina…
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