[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [3] Andy Murray (GBR) Roger Federer leads their head-to-head 13-11 despite trailing in their series of matches for most of their careers. Federer has won 4 consective matches versus Andy Murray to take an overall lead in their clashes. Federer holds a 5-1 edge in Grand Slam matches. Murray dominated their 2012 gold…
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Cincinnati 2015: Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) Semifinal Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [Q] Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) If anyone ever got some good sparring to prepare for playing Alexandr Dolgopolov, Novak Djokovic did earlier this week with his match vs. Benoit Paire. Bother Paire and Dolgopolov are unpredictiable. Dolgopolov is a fun player to watch, and I am glad to see him make a deep run at…
Cincinnati 2015: Simona Halep vs. Jelena Jankovic Semifinal Prediction
[3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Jelena Jankovic (SRB) Jelena Jankovic put together a surprising second week run at Wimbledon. She has followed that up with a semifinal or better showing at Cincinnati. Simona Halep returned to her top 10 form with a runner-up finish in Toronto last week. Halep retired in the 3rd set of the…
Cincinnati 2015: Serena Williams vs. Elina Svitolina Semifinal Prediction
[1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [14] Elina Svitolina (UKR) This match is more interesting than seedings suggest. Svitolina has a very sound serve and a forehand technique that lets her generate a great deal of spin. That forehand helps Svitolina place the ball where she would like in rallies when she is not on the defensive. The…
Cincinnati 2015: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) H2H – Nole is likely to win this match as I think Wawrinka is a bit fatigued physically and mentally. Plus, what is the status of Stan’s back after such a long serving duel? [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [12] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – I like Murray to win this…
Cincinnati 2015: WTA Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Serena will likely repeat 2014’s result [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [6] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) – Ivanovic troubled Serena at times in 2014, but I think Serena’s level of play in 2015 has been higher than it was for most of 2014 while Ana’s has dropped a bit since 2014. Serena…
Cincinnati 2015: August 20th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [13] David Goffin (BEL) – I could see Goffin trouble Nole, but I think Nole’s game has more heft and will ultimately prevail due to that fact. [8] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Feliciano Lopez (ESP) – I think Rafa is improving his form incrementally and that…
Cincinnati 2015: August 20th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Lucie Safarova (CZE) vs. Belinda Bencic (CZE) – Would this really be an upset after Toronto? [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Karin Knapp (ITA) – Shockingly, I am picking Serena. [8] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [14] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs Caroline Garcia (FRA) [3] Simona Halep (ROU)…
Cincinnati 2014: WTA Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [8] Jelena Jankovic (SRB) – This should be fun in part due to some semi-tense moments in the past between the two. However, unless she is overly error prone, Serena should win the match. [9] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs Elina Svitolina (UKR) – Ivanovic is having a nice rebound…
Masters Cincinnati 2014: Day 2 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD There are some great matches on this schedule [12] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) H2H – Youzhny is not the ideal first match for anyone coming off of a string of big wins. Youzhny has a lot of game and has been in big situations throughout his career. Still, Tsonga…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 