Miami Open 2016: ATP Round of 16 Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. [10] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – This is a very interesting match as Berdych could over power Gasquet or Gasquet could hit around Berdych with each leading to a different result.  The slower surface might actually help Berdych as he can hit through a slow court.  I…

Miami Open 2016: March 27th ATP and WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. [31] Steve Johnson (USA) H2H – I’d love for Johnson to win and even think he has about a 40% chance to do so, but that does not make him the favorite. [13] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) vs. [Q] Magda Linette (POL) – Vika is back so to speak….

Power Ranking 2016: Indian Wells

So far 2016 is looking a lot like 2015 Novak Rules Tennis  Novak Djokovic – I am running out of terms to describe Novak’s hold on tennis.  I called him “Fortress Novak” heading into his record tying 27th Masters 1000 title. That phrase is inadequate as Novak is not just defensive or counter punching, he is…

Indian Wells 2016: Goffin vs. Raonic Semifinal Prediction

Milos Raonic’s semifinal appearance is not unexpected given Milos’ 2015 showing at Indian Wells, his strong performances at Brisbane and Melbourne this year, and his dunk during NBA All-Star weekend (demonstrating his return to health being injured in the Aussie semifinal round).  David Goffin is a cagey player with a unique style, but I doubted…

Indian Wells 2016: St. Patrick’s Day Quarterfinal Predictions

I am mixing WTA and ATP Predictions Today as I have Been in Ill Health and Don’t Feel like Making 2 Posts.  (any mistakes I make will be blamed on my illness) Predicted Winners in BOLD [18] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Daria Kasatkina (RUS) – This should be a fun if under appreciated match.   …

Australian Open 2016: Day 7 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [14] Gilles Simon (FRA) – I love Gilles, but this mountain is too high to climb.  Novak should win in 3 sets. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [15] David Goffin (BEL) – Goffin could win this match.  He is playing quite well and Thiem is good sparring for facing Federer.  Still, Federer likely…

January 7th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Sorry about time differences leading to some uneven posting times for my tennis predictions Qatar [7] Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) H2H – I like Chardy’s recent play. [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) H2H – Rafa rolls [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [8] Leonardo Mayer (ARG) H2H – Novak…

January 5th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Qatar [3] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. Sergiy Stakhovsky (UKR) H2H – Berdych has been a model of consistency despite not challenging the top tier all that often. [4] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. llya Marchenko(UKR)  H2H – I like Ferrer here. [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) H2H – Uncle Toni is predicting…

Davis Cup 2015: Day 3 Predictions

Here is the moment that Great Britain moved to within one point of the #DavisCup title! https://t.co/6SyBW3aJi4 — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 28, 2015   #16 David Goffin vs. #2 Andy Murray Andy Murray has set his team and himself up for winning the Davis Cup at the conclusion of this match.  Goffin is a…

Davis Cup 2015: Day 1 Match Predictions

Match 1: David GOFFIN vs. Kyle EDMUND Edmund can make this Davis Cup final much more straight forward for the UK if he wins either of his singles matches.  I think Edmund has a chance, but Goffin on indoor clay in front of a partisan crowd is too much to pick against. My Prediction: Goffin d. Edmund 6-3,…