Predicted Winners in BOLD Stephane Robert (FRA) vs. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [11] – Dimitrov was playing great tennis in the first phases of 2017. A solid showing in Paris before the grass court season could help cement 2017 as turning point in his career. Lucas Pouille (FRA) [16] vs. Julien Benneteau (FRA) – This is not an ideal draw for…
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Quick Hits: Nadal and Zverev’s Titles, Djokovic’s Hire, Kvitova’s Return, and More
I have been inundated with non-tennis issues for the past several weeks. I need to dig out with some quick hits. Rafael Nadal’s titles in Barcelona and Madrid confirm his status as the favorite for Roland Garros. Rafa is not as invulnerable as he may have been entering the 2008 French Open, but his form…
Indian Wells 2017: March 16th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [21] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) vs. [27] Pablo Cuevas (URU) H2H – Cuevas is riding high at the moment. I think this is a manageable upset on paper and based upon recent from it is not an upset at all. [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [8] Dominic Thiem (AUT) – The one-handed…
Quick Hits: Tsonga Riding High, Thiem’s 8th, & Svitolina Rolling
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has been a factor in men’s tennis at least since the 2008 Australian Open. His two consecutive titles to start 2017 bode well for his continued presence in the top 15. Tsonga fights hard and plays an attacking style of tennis that is fun for fans. I know the Aussie Open is over,…
ATP World Tour Finals 2016: November 17th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (2) Novak Djokovic VS (9) Alternate David Goffin – This is an intriguing match. Novak Djokovic has already qualified for the semifinal round. David Goffin simply (not so simple to beati a 12-time major champion) needs to win 2 sets to secure himself 200 ranking points. Goffin can receive 80% of…
ATP World Tour Finals 2016: November 15th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This slate of matches has a definite undercard and main event feel. (6) Gael Monfils VS (8) Dominic Thiem – Although Thiem won his first set versus Novak Djokovic, I believe the more experienced player is favored. Still, I think Thiem has gone too long without a good win given the…
Metz 2016: Thiem vs. Pouille Championship Prediction
Dominic Thiem vs. Lucas Pouille This should be a very fun match. Thiem has been carving out space on the tour for the past 18 months plus and made a nice run to the Roland Garros semifinal round. Pouille gathered a lot of attention for his 5 set win versus Rafael Nadal at the 2016…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Stan Takes New York
10th Tennis Power Ranking of 2016 Novak Djokovic – Novak has not had the post Roland Garros victory lap he may have hoped for, but a title in Toronto and runner-up finish in New York keep him comfortably on top. Andy Murray – Murray followed up his strong Rio and solid Cincinnati events with an…
US Open 2016: September 5th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Arthur Ashe Stadium (11 a.m. start) [8] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs [WC] Juan Martin del Potro (ARG) – I think this is a 4 or 5 set battle. Thiem is playing his best hardcourt tennis of the year right now. JMDP is riding a wave in this comeback. Ultimately, I am picking…
US Open 2016: September 3rd Men’s Predictions
Arthur Ashe Stadium (11 a.m. start) Paolo Lorenzi (ITA) vs. Andy Murray (GBR) [2] – I like Murray in this match for a lot of reasons. Nick Kyrgios (AUS)[14] vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) – Can the conqueror of Atlanta with nuclear power harness his gifts to win this match? I am leaning toward yes, but Kyrgios…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 