Madrid 2016: May 4th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a nice slate of matches [6] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [10] Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) – I am torn on this one.  If Simona is on the road back, she likely wins.  I need to see it to believe it though. [8] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) vs. Samantha Stosur (AUS) –…

Australian Open 2016: Radwanska vs. Suarez Navarro Quarterfinal Prediction

Crafty Tactician vs. Shotmaker:[4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs [10] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) This should be a fun match.  Carla Suarez Navarro hits a sweet one-handed backhand and is capable of generating impressive shots from tough spots on the court.  Radwanska works her way through matches with consistency and an ability to adapt her skills to the situation…

Australian Open 2016: Day 7 Women’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD As we hit the round of 16 the number of good matches should increase [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [12] Belinda Bencic (SUI) – I am tempted to take Bencic here, but I think Maria does enough to manufacture a tough 2 set win. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Margarita Gasparyan (RUS) –…

Rome 2015: Sharapova vs. Suarez Navarro – Championship Prediction

[3] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [10] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) I think CSN has a chance.  As I keep mentioning, her one-handed backhand comes at a different angle when she hits topspin.  She also can slice more easily and effectively than most.  WTA players do not see a lot of one-handed backhands so this helps CSN….