Maybe I am a traditionalist when it comes to tennis, but I always liked the name Canadian Open. It seemed to convey this may not be a Grand Slam event, but it is pretty important. With corporations more or less getting to name events they sponsor (that seems fair), tournament names change a lot. Still,…
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Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Wins Toronto for 30th Shield!
The 8th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – His serve at times looked shaky in Toronto, but his win gives Novak a record 30th Masters 1000 shield and 1000 extra points in his lead over Andy Murray. His wins over Berdych, Monfils, and Nishikori all make Wimbledon a more distant memory. Andy Murray…
Montreal 2016: Simona Halep vs. Madison Keys Championship Prediction
These sort of points are worth our viewing Madison Keys vs. Simona Halep This is an excellent championship match. Both players are legitimate threats looking for their first Grand Slam title, but they play in a way that contrasts their strengths. Keys has power and loves to dictate play. Halep is a gifted counter-puncher. Keys…
Montreal 2016: WTA Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This was excellent [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [5] Simona Halep (ROU) – While I would never say these two players play the same way, they both share great mobility and tenacity on court. Halep leads their head-to-head series 3-2 including a 3 set win last year in Toronto. Kerber’s 2 wins have…
Montreal 2016: WTA Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [9] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) – I like Halep in this match due to her mobility and tenacity. Still, Kuzy is a veteran with a big forehand who just posted another nice win in 2016 in beating Petra Kvitova. [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Daria Kasatkina…
Montreal 2016: July 27th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD These will be quick as my time is limited [4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs. Monica Niculescu (ROU) – This could go either way, but I think Aga has to be the pick. [6] Venus Williams (USA) vs. Barbora Strycova (CZE) – Venus should have had enough time to travel and recover from…
Masters Canada 2016: July 26th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Yen-Hsun Lu (TPE) H2H – I often am wrong when I pick against Lu in early rounds. [10] Gaël Monfils (FRA) vs. Joao Sousa (POR) H2H – Gael faces a tough opponent, but I like Gael’s chances. [5] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. Borna Coric (CRO) H2H – Berdych will likely have…
Montreal 2016: July 26th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sara Errani (ITA) vs. [WC] Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) – I don’t think the Canadian wins this match. Genie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Lucie Safarova (CZE) – Again, I think the home crowd will not see what it wants. [3] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs. Naomi Broady (GBR) – The Roland Garros champion needs to build some…
Masters Canada 2016: July 25th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Borna Coric (CRO) vs. Ivan Dodig (CRO) H2H – This could be a great match. I think Coric wins, but Dodig should not be underestimated. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. Yuichi Sugita (JPN) H2H – Grigor has to eventually win a match in which he is the favorite right? [9] John Isner (USA) vs. Dudi…
Montreal 2016: July 25th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [WC] Caroline Garcia (FRA) vs. Barbora Strycova (CZE) – This is a high quality match. I think it could go either way, but I had to pick someone. [13] Samantha Stosur (AUS) vs. Heather Watson (GBR) – If this match were in a later round, I’d probably pick Watson. I think Stosur is…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 