Is Gasquet good sparring ahead of Wawrinka? Andy Murray vs. Stan Wawrinka Stan Wawrinka may say that he is not in Andy Murray’s class. He has fewer Masters 1000 titles and fewer Grand Slam final round appearances. However, Wawrinka, like Murray, has 2 Grand Slam singles titles, an olympic gold medal (Stan’s is in doubles…
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French Open 2016: Garbine Muguruza vs. Samantha Stosur Semifinal Prediction
Garbine Muguruza vs. Samantha Stosur This match should feature some big shots. Will the winner be who can play better defense or who can keep from being put on the defensive? Many of us got our first look at Muguruza’s power when she upset defending champion Serena Williams at Roland Garros 2014. Since then she…
French Open 2016: Serena Williams vs. Kiki Berthens Semifinal Prediction
That moment when you can’t even stand because you are so excited. Kiki Bertens is on to her first GS Semis #RG16. pic.twitter.com/og9iBIyYy5 — Wilson Tennis (@WilsonTennis) June 2, 2016 Serena Williams vs. Kiki Bertens Serena Williams has won Roland Garros 3 times including titles in 2013 and 2015, but it has never been…
French Open 2016: June 2nd Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) – I am not saying this match is a foregone conclusion, but Serena likely would have accepted facing an unseeded player in the quarterfinal if offered that deal prior to the event. I like Serena to win 6-3, 6-2. Is this where we are…
French Open 2016: June 1st Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I love this scene in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (also I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining) [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [14] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) – To Finish 3-6 6-4 4-1 – Novak should gut this one out in 4 sets. [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [9]…
French Open 2016: June 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I’ve been very happy the last 2 days* [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [18] Elina Svitolina (UKR) – This should be a tough match for the world #1 and defending champion. I think Serena wins, but I’d give Svitolina a 30% chance at springing the upset. [21] Samantha Stosur (AUS) vs….
French Open 2016: Two Clay Court Lessons I Failed to Learn
Given today’s soggy weather, I will journey into my own modest past playing USTA junior events on har-tru/green clay. I remember two losses that could have gone the other direction had I been less stubborn on court. Lesson from Match One – Vary Service Speeds and Placements In the early round of an event, I…
French Open 2016: May 30th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a Fun Slate of Matches David Goffin (BEL) [12] vs. Ernests Gulbis (LAT) – Gulbis keeps advancing despite my picking against him in every round. Well, he is not getting my nod vs. Goffin. The Belgian played some awesome tennis in Miami and then stumbled a bit in his transition to…
French Open 2016: May 30th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Today’s Matches Should Be Awesome Serena Williams (USA) [1] vs. Elina Svitolina (UKR) [18] – This is the last match I made a pick for in this post. Part of me thinks Svitolina and the future arrive in a big way via an upset. On the other hand, Serena is the defending champion…
French Open 2016: Clay Court Tips – Sliding
I’ve only ever played on har-tru/green clay when it comes to softer surfaces. Sliding has been a skill that has eluded me since I first started playing tennis in 1985. It may be too late for me, but hopefully it is not too late for you. I will give sliding another try this summer. Hopefully,…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 