French Open Memories: Agassi vs. Courier 1989-1992

I will be sharing some of my favorite French Open memories between now and the start of the 2013 French Open. My first subject is Andre Agassi versus Jim Courier.  Once upon a time it was rare to see the same players match-up year after year at slams in men’s events.  Jim Courier and Andre…

Nadal’s Reign: Unrelenting Supremacy

King Rafa 2005 – ? Can anyone stop a prepared Nadal on clay?  That is a question that has been hounding professional tennis since 2005.  There are a few scenarios for how Nadal might lose a match on clay, but these scenarios become even less likely when a match moves to a best of five…

Roland Garros 2012 Men’s Semifinal Predictions

1 Novak Djokovic vs. 3 Roger Federer I don’t think either man has played near his A level during this event.  To me, that means the player who is most likely to raise his game is the player who will win.  Novak Djokovic is under pressure attempting to complete the Nole Slam.  Roger Federer twice…

French Open Predictions for June 5, 2012

Predicted Winners in BOLD My Men’s Picks are Currently Standing at a Healthy 20 correct -4 incorrect Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (5) – I like Novak to win in an entertaining match.  I don’t expect this to be super close, but I could see this match go four sets. Roger Federer (3)…

French Open Predictions for June 4, 2012

My men’s predictions have been pretty accurate (14-4 or nearly 78% accurate) My women’s predictions have been poor (1-3 or 25% accurate) Projected winner in BOLD 5 Jo-Wilfriend Tsonga and 9 Juan Martin del Potro were my picks yesterday, and I have to stick with those picks. 2 Rafael Nadal vs. 13 Juan Monaco –…

French Open Predictions for June 2, 2012

Predicted Winners in BOLD I went 6-2 with my June 1 Picks 2 Rafael Nadal vs. Eduardo Schwank  – Rafa rolls A big serve during Raonic’s blue period 13 Juan Monaco vs. 19 Milos Raonic – This may be the toughest match for me to predict.  Monaco is a fighter who will spill his guts…