Predicted Winners in BOLD COURT PHILIPPE-CHATRIER [4] Dominic THIEM (AUT) vs. Pablo ANDUJAR (ESP) – Andujar beat Federer in Geneva and is a a rugged veteran. Still, Thiem should overcome his struggles and win in 3 or 4 sets unless his dip is a really deep dip. [5] Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) vs. Jérémy Chardy (FRA) – Tsitsipas…
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Australian Open 2021: Day 9 Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Grigor Dimitrov (18) vs Aslan Karatsev – Dimitrov has a good path to another major semifinal. I am not sure he can go further than that at this event, but he is probably the 5th most likely player to win the event among the 8 remaining. 3 of the bigger obstacles…
Australian Open 2021: Day 7 Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Rod Laver Arena [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. [18] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – This should be an outstanding match. I think Thiem is younger, moves better, and has the better forehand of the two. I expect a 3 to 4 set win for Thiem, but Dimitrov has a shot at the upset. [1] Novak Djokovic…
Australian Open 2021: Day 5 Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Rod Laver Arena (11 a.m. start) [6] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. [32] Adrian Mannarino (FRA) – This probably won’t happen, but my gut feeling says upset.[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [27] Taylor Fritz (USA) – Fritz has had a nice event. Novak will advance. Margaret Court Arena [15] Pablo Carreño Busta (ESP) vs. [18] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – PCB would benefit…
Australian Open 2021: February 10th Men’s Predictions
Predicted winners in BOLD Rod Laver Arena (11 a.m. start) [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Frances Tiafoe (USA) – Tiafoe could push a set to a tiebreak. That means this could go 4, but Novak should win with little reason for concern.[6] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. [Q] Maxime Cressy (USA) Margaret Court Arena (Both seeded one-handers should advance)…
French Open 2020: October 5th Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe CHATRIER [5] Stefanos TSITSIPAS (GRE) vs [18] Grigor DIMITROV (BUL) – The battle of the one-handed backhands will be interesting. Tsitsipas is playing excellent tennis. Dimitrov has a bit more heft in his game at this stage of each man’s career. Heft may be the key in heavy conditions. Still, I think…
Roland Garros 2019: Day 4 Men’s Match of the Day – Dimitrov vs. Cilic
Marin Cilic (11) vs. Grigor Dimitrov Dimitrov has gotten a lot of press over the years, but his results in the biggest venues have not been what many predicted. Granted he was a few games away from reaching the 2017 Australian Open final and also reached a Wimbledon semifinal in 2013. He also won the…
Australian Open 2018: Day 1 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. [Q] Dennis Novak (AUT) – How will Dimitrov deal with increased expectations? I am not sure, but he should win this match. [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Victor Estrella Burgos (DOM) – Rafa has a very workable draw Down Under. [16] John Isner (USA) vs. Matthew Ebden (AUS) –…
Tennis Abides 2017 Men’s Awards
Having laid out that I am not a huge fan of bestowing honors not won or lost on the court, I will throw out my ATP awards for the 2017 season. Players of the Year: Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Rafa put up the better computer numbers, but Roger dominated their head-to-head matches. Rafa…
World Tour Finals 2017: Day 1 Round Robin Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (4) Dominic Thiem VS (6) Grigor Dimitrov – The surface favors Dimitrov, and Thiem has had a forgettable post-Roland Garros season. Rafael Nadal still has concerns about his knee ahead of the ATP World Tour Finals 👉 https://t.co/jIHNjQfmiA pic.twitter.com/cwiP7Fa3HP — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 11, 2017 (1) Rafael Nadal VS (7) David…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 