Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) H2H – A veteran making a late surge versus a young talent makes for an interesting match-up. I like Zverev if solely because Baghdatis has dodged a few close calls to get to this point. [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [5] David Goffin (BEL) H2H –…
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Halle 2016: June 16th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs. Ivo Karlovic (CRO) H2H – This is a classic puncher vs. boxer match. Kohlschreiber has more variety and a more sound skill set than Ivo. However, Ivo is going to hold serve almost every game he serves so the big man will be in the mix to…
Halle 2016: June 15th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs. Marcel Granollers (ESP) H2H – On clay, I’d take the Spaniard. On a hard court, I think this is a 50-50 match. On grass, I am taking Kohlschreiber. [2] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. [PR] Florian Mayer (GER) H2H – Mayer can win this match, and my hunch is…
Mercedes Cup 2016: Thiem vs. Kohlschreiber Championship Prediction
[3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. [7] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H Kohlschreiber has had some career success on grass and holds a 2-0 head-to-head lead over Dominic Thiem. Both of their career matches were on clay, and Thiem made big improvements from the first match to the second. On paper, everything seems to favor Kohlschreiber. Dominic…
Mercedes Cup 2016: Federer vs. Thiem Semifinal Prediction
Two Top 10 Players Warrant Their Own Prediction Semifinal Prediction: [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) H2H Unlike some head-to-head statistics, Federer vs. Thiem’s matches are quite current. Both meetings have occurred in 2016. Federer won in straight sets on plexicushion in Brisbane. Thiem won in straight sets on clay in Rome….
Mercedes Cup 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD For a 250 Level Event, this Final 8 is Quite Strong [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) H2H – Part of me wants to pick Youzhny based on surface experience and Thiem’s big swings not being ideal for grass. Still, Thiem is the percentage pick to win. [1] Roger Federer…
Mercedes Cup 2016: June 9th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. Sam Groth (AUS) H2H – I like Thiem, but his deep run in Paris may mean his grass court adjustments have not taken place yet. This could be a huge opportunity for Groth. [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Taylor Fritz(USA) 4-3 – to be completed (not before…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Djokovic’s Hegemony
The 7th Tennis Power Ranking of 2016 Novak Djokovic – The world #1 just claimed his 4th consecutive major title! His hold on the top spot is unquestioned. There is a pretty big barrier between Novak and the field. Andy Murray – Murray won Rome and was runner-up at both Roland Garros and Madrid. He is…
French Open 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Dominic Thiem Semifinal Prediction
Novak Djokovic vs. Dominic Thiem Dominic Thiem has won 6 titles over the past 1.5 seasons. 5 of those titles have come on clay. By today’s standards, 22 is young on the tour and Thiem may be the brightest spot among the younger players. A young man on his favorite surface who is playing great…
French Open 2016: June 2nd Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I don’t think this match will be as close as their 2015 Monte Carlo tilt [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) – Novak Djokovic will have to play 4 consecutive days prior to getting a day off if he reaches the championship match. This is day 3 of this run. I…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 