Angelique Kerber vs. Doninika Cibulkova These two met in the round robin with Kerber winning 7-6, 2-6, 6-3. Are we headed for a similar tight match? Perhaps, but Kerber seemingly shook off her post US Open haze with that win and has been pretty dominant in her 3 matches since that opening round robin match….
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US Open 2016: September 2nd Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Monica Niculescu (ROU) vs. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – Wozniacki is showing signs of life after a rough 2016. I am bullish on Romanian and German players at this US Open. [8] Madison Keys (USA) vs [Q] Naomi Osaka (JPN) – I like Keys’ potential for a final four run. [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs…
US Open 2016: August 31st Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [14] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Cagla Buyukakcay (TUR) – I think Petra is good for this round as well. [9] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) vs Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – Which career would you prefer? Kuznetsova has won 2 majors in singles while Wozniacki spent many weeks ranked #1 with no major titles….
Cincinnati 2016: August 18th WTA Predictions
Both are in action today Predicted Winners in BOLD (Q) Daria Gavrilova VS (3) Simona Halep – In a few years, this meeting might be in a final rather than a round of 16. I think Halep wins, but Gavrilova is a good fighter on court and could win. Halep needs to play clean tennis to keep this match…
Montreal 2016: July 27th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD These will be quick as my time is limited [4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs. Monica Niculescu (ROU) – This could go either way, but I think Aga has to be the pick. [6] Venus Williams (USA) vs. Barbora Strycova (CZE) – Venus should have had enough time to travel and recover from…
Montreal 2016: July 26th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sara Errani (ITA) vs. [WC] Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) – I don’t think the Canadian wins this match. Genie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Lucie Safarova (CZE) – Again, I think the home crowd will not see what it wants. [3] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs. Naomi Broady (GBR) – The Roland Garros champion needs to build some…
Wimbledon 2016: Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Simona Halep (ROU) [5] v Angelique Kerber (GER) [4] – Kerber will need to be at or near her best level of play to win this match. Her speed and counterpunching can help when Halep is dictating play, but her lefty forehand will needs to make sure she is dictating more often than…
French Open 2016: May 26th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sorry about yesterday’s unplanned hiatus. As a teacher, this is a busy time, and I could not give any time to tennis yesterday. [8] Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) vs Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – Bouchard is having a nice event to this point, but this is a real test. If she passes it, maybe…
Madrid 2016: Cibulkova vs. Halep Championship Prediction
Dominika Cibulkova vs. Simona Halep This is potentially going to be a great match. Both players when playing good tennis fight for every inch of the court and never surrender a point. Each is playing well and healthy at the moment. Cibulkova leads their head-to-head 3-1, but Halep’s one win was their only meeting on…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 