Predicted Winners in BOLD Alizé Cornet (FRA) vs Madison Keys (USA) – This should be a good match. [9] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs Sorana Cirstea(ROU) [12] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) – Rory has been dominating golf since their engagement ended. Woz won a small event and then nearly beat Serena in Montreal….
Tag: Cincinnati
Masters Cincinnati 2014: Day 1 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [16] Tommy Robredo (ESP) vs [WC] Jack Sock (USA) H2H – Sock could win this match, but I think if Robredo makes this a test of fitness he’s in good shape to win. Gael Monfils (FRA) vs Federico Delbonis (ARG) H2H – Picking Monfils is always risky, but I think he wins this…
Tennis Abides Update
Dear Readers, Tennis Abides just passed its 3rd anniversary. Since the start of the 2013 Cincinnati event through the US Open, readership has jumped. I have also upgraded the look of the site. I think all of these changes have been for the positive. Beyond that, the site just passed a milestone in terms of…
Interview with Venus Williams
It is a little bit later than I had hoped, but here is the link to my time in a press conference with Venus Williams on August 12, 2013. I have been in press conferences with multiple top 10 players and players who have won slams, but asking questions of a 5 time Wimbledon champion…
Pictures of Rafael Nadal from Cincinnati
Rafa Held Serve 12 Times Too Select the Right Ball More Serving Photos generously taken by my friend B. Benkert
Pictures of John Isner from Cincinnati
Backhand Return Isner Serving a Bomb Return Ready Position Photos were generously taken by my friend B. Benkert
Cincinnati 2013 Final Prediction: Serena vs. Vika
#1 Serena Williams vs. #2 Victoria Azarenka Azarenka did win this encounter in 2013 Victoria Azarenka has a lot of credibility as compared to many others who have recently contended for the #1 ranking on the WTA Tour. She holds 2 Grand Slam titles and was ever so close to winning the 2012 US Open. Serena…
Cincinnati WTA Predictions: August 17, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Na Li (5) – Williams is obviously the favorite based on her form in 2013. Li is one of the few players who, if on her game, can push Serena outside of her comfort zone with both power and variety. I’m hoping Na Li is playing well so that…
WTA Cincinnati Predictions: August 16, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Simona Halep – I’ll take Serena. Victoria Azarenka (2) vs. Caroline Wozniacki (10) – Can the Great and Powerful Woz continue her rebound? I think she pulls off an upset. Roberta Vinci (12) vs. Jelena Jankovic (14) – I think JJ wins a 50-50 match.
Tennis Masters Cincinnati Predictions: August 15, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Third Round Milos Raonic (12) vs. John Isner – This should be a match full of long rallies and multiple service breaks. This is a 50-50 match that will come down to tiebreaks and maybe one or two service breaks. I’ll take Isner as Raonic has more or less backed up last week’s result….
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 