If we rewind over the past 52 weeks, things looked much brighter for Eugenie Bouchard, Grigor Dimitrov, and Simona Halep. To be sure, I don’t think it is time to put eulogies on any of their young careers. However, their results in Paris raise many questions. Bouchard did not laugh last or best here Eugenie…
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French Open 2015: May 26th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [WC] Quentin Halys (FRA) – Nadal is 89-1 in best of 5 set matches on clay. I think he will be 90-1 soon enough. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) – Jarkko is a cagey lefty veteran, but he has a minimal chance vs….
10 Favorites for Roland Garros
Bracket Busters? Fabio Fognini, John Isner, Gael Monfils, Fernando Verdasco, Juan Monaco, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be among those circled on the draw as possible problems for bigger name players. Tier 3 – A Puncher’s Chance? Probably Not 10. Tomas Berdych – The Big Czech may be more likely than many to reach the quarterfinal. However,…
Masters Rome 2015: May 13th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Jeremy Chardy (FRA) H2H – Chardy’s forehand and serve could cause a few problems, but if Murray struggles he will find a way to Chardy’s backhand and grind out a win. I doubt Murray struggles. [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [Q] Marsel Ilhan (TUR) H2H – Rafa’s opponent…
Masters Rome 2015: May 11th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great slate of 1st round matches [10] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs Jerzy Janowicz (POL) H2H – Grigor, “I will never be a journeyman as I reached a Wimbledon semifinal.” Jerzy, “Are you sure?” I think Grigor is playing well enough to be relevant in the top levels of tennis,…
2015 Power Ranking: Madrid – Murray’s Clay Feat
2015 Power Ranking #5 – Murray Does Damage on the Dirt Novak Djokovic – Novak has not played since winning Monte Carlo because frankly he didn’t have to. Will he cross the Rubicon and take Rome? Andy Murray – I can’t move Andy to #1 because of Nole’s stellar 2015, but Murray won Munich and was…
Madrid 2015: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I am still sick and missed predicting the WTA semis – good thing as I would have gotten both wrong [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [10] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – If Grigor wins, panic might be warranted by the Rafa fans. I don’t think that will happen though. [6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs…
Masters Madrid 2015: May 7th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I am a bit ill so these are coming later than usual. Manolo Santana (11 a.m. start) [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Simone Bolelli (ITA) H2H – I like Rafa to advance. [7] David Ferrer (ESP) vs Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – This match should be pretty awesome, but in the end I…
Masters Madrid 2015: May 6th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (This is an incredible slate of matches) [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Steve Johnson (USA) H2H – Johnson is a great story, but not every story has a happy ending. [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Nick Kyrgios (AUS) – I could see this going either way as Roger may be pacing himself for Paris….
Masters Madrid 2015: May 5th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) H2H – GGL picked up a title recently. He has far less firepower than Hot Sauce, but I think GGL is steady enough to navigate this match. Jack Sock (USA) vs [WC] Pablo Andujar (ESP) H2H – A hard call as Sock did win Houston, but I…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 