Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Marcel Granollers (ESP) – Granollers is a tough competitor who could trouble murray under certain circumstances. Murray seems to be in some of the best form of his career, and the Scot has tended to play quite well in New York. That all spells trouble for…
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US Open 2016: Quick Thoughts on the Men’s Draw
Novak Djokovic’s Quarter The defending champion and number one seed received no favors with this draw. Big hitters Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, John Isner, and Kevin Anderson have at times pushed/troubled Novak Djokovic. Jerzy Janowicz is not in Bercy 2012-Wimbledon 2013 form so the first round should not be a major issue. Djokovic’s biggest obstacle is 2014…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray & Cilic Smiling after Rio & Cincinnati
The 9th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – Novak missed Cincinnati with an injury and lost to Juan Martin del Potro in Rio. That doesn’t mean he is not still at the top of my power ranking. Nole won Toronto with a dodgy right arm. If his arm is healthier in New York,…
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Steve Johnson VS Grigor Dimitrov – I am torn on this match. Johnson won a bronze medal in doubles and pulled a huge upset over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to secure his spot as the top ranked US male in singles. He is basking in good vibes. Grigor Dimitrov is playing his best tennis since…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Wins Toronto for 30th Shield!
The 8th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – His serve at times looked shaky in Toronto, but his win gives Novak a record 30th Masters 1000 shield and 1000 extra points in his lead over Andy Murray. His wins over Berdych, Monfils, and Nishikori all make Wimbledon a more distant memory. Andy Murray…
Masters Canada 2016: July 27th ATP Predictions
Djokovic is Holding Court Again Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. [Q] Dennis Novikov (USA) H2H – Kei should win if he is healthy. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Gilles Muller (LUX) H2H – Some questions are floating around regarding Novak’s right shoulder and/or elbow. If he is hampered when serving, this match could…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray Cuts Novak’s Lead
The 7th Tennis Power Ranking of 2016 Novak Djokovic – Nole was the first man since 1992 to win the Australian Open and French Open in the same year. Novak adds Masters 1000 titles at Indian Wells, Miami, and Madrid to his impressive 2016 results. Novak’s title at Doha is worth 250 points and his…
Wimbledon 2016: Day 3 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Adrian Mannarino (FRA) – I like Novak to advance in this match. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) v [Q] Marcus Willis (GBR) – Roger will be the bad guy, but he should win. [16] Gilles Simon (FRA) v Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – Grigor needs a win here…
Wimbledon 2016: Day 2 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [WC] Liam Broady (GBR) – I think Andy will advance. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Taylor Fritz (USA) – It will be interesting to see what influence Krajicek brings as part of Stan’s team. [15] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) v Radek Stepanek (CZE) – This is an…
Halle 2016: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alexander Zverev (GER) H2H – Recently, I’ve generally been favoring younger players versus veteran players. Roger Federer playing at Halle is not a normal veteran. [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. [PR] Florian Mayer (GER) H2H – Thiem is having the 3rd best year on tour. He has won…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 