Halle 2016: Championship Prediction

Alexander Zverev (GER) vs [PR] Florian Mayer (GER)  H2H Florian Mayer has been a quiet story in Halle.  He has piled up nice wins and advanced to the championship round with an upset over Dominic Thiem.  Alexander “Sascha” Zverev has been a big story in Halle.  He upset 8-time Halle champion Roger Federer in the semifinal…

Halle 2016: Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alexander Zverev (GER) H2H – Recently, I’ve generally been favoring younger players versus veteran players.  Roger Federer playing at Halle is not a normal veteran. [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. [PR] Florian Mayer (GER) H2H – Thiem is having the 3rd best year on tour.  He has won…

Halle 2016: Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) H2H – A veteran making a late surge versus a young talent makes for an interesting match-up.  I like Zverev if solely because Baghdatis has dodged a few close calls to get to this point. [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [5] David Goffin (BEL) H2H –…

Tweets about Murray and Federer’s Grass Court Wins

@andy_murray 4 times Queen's champion. Proud of you Andy 🙂 pic.twitter.com/k9jy8s833W — annie (@annie_hc5) June 21, 2015 Match #Federer vs Seppi pic.twitter.com/l399M0VCyl — No Federer♥No Tennis (@SoyFederista) June 21, 2015 Match #Federer vs Seppi pic.twitter.com/ZfNGD2kqjb — No Federer♥No Tennis (@SoyFederista) June 21, 2015 Andy #Murray is the Queen's King for the 4th time dominating Kevin…

Halle 2015: Roger Federer vs. Andreas Seppi Championship Prediction

[1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) H2H Roger Federer is in his 6th tournament final of 2015.  Federer is 3-2 in these championship matches with his 2 losses came against world #1 Novak Djokovic.  Federer leads their head-to-head 11-1 and has won Halle 7 times.  He should win right?  Probably.  Federer’s only loss…

Halle 2015: Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Ace profesörü Dr. Ivo Karlovic’e 45 toplu kutlama 🙂 pic.twitter.com/6jdPGSVIKR — TenisHaberleri (@SadeceTenis) June 19, 2015 [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [8] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) H2H – Dr. Ivo is capable of winning this match.  His serve is a massive weapon as Tomas Berdych was reminded of on Friday.  I am close to…

Quick Hits: June 15, 2015

My Quick Hits The extra week in the grass season has made the transition to Queen’s Club and Halle not seem nearly as rushed.  I was unsure if this extra week would mean much, but seeing it unfold for the first time as a fan and follower of the sport, I love it. Rafael Nadal picked…

Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov Post Grass Court Wins

Roger Federer Due to a walk-over, Roger Federer only played 3 matches to win his 7th Halle title.  Roger did play an exhibition on the day of his walk-over and played doubles at Halle finishing as a runner-up.  Federer should feel like his game is adjusting if not adjusted to grass.  He of course has…

Halle 2014: Federer vs. Falla Championship Prediction

[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alejandro Falla (COL) Roger leads their head-to-head meeting 6-0 and 4 of these matches have been on grass.  That along with Federer winning Halle 2003-2006, 2008 and 2013 make him a heavy favorite. Falla did win the first two sets of their 2010 Wimbledon first round tilt.  Falla also took a set off of…