Tennis Abides is back, and that will require a longer post at some point, but I will just say life happens for the time being. 2022 Midyear Report Male Player of the Year to this Point: Rafael Nadal – Rafa won a tune-up in Australia, then improbably won his 2nd Australian Open with the first…
Tag: Iga Swiatek
Roland Garros 2021: May 31st Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe CHATRIER [8] Iga SWIATEK (POL) vs Kaja JUVAN (SLO) – Swiatek’s forehand is one of the best things in tennis. She could make a strong run at repeating as champion. [7] Serena WILLIAMS (USA) vs Irina-Camelia BEGU (ROU) – I like Serena draw in general, but this is a pretty rough first…
Australian Open 2021: Day 7 Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Rod Laver Arena (11 a.m. start) [3] Naomi Osaka (JPN) vs. [14] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) – This match is potentially a blockbuster. Osaka won the 2019 Australian Open, and Muguruza lost the 2020 Australian Open final in 3 sets. They hold a combined 5 singles major titles and Muguruza has 2 major runner-up finishes to…
Australian Open 2021: Day 5 Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Rod Laver Arena (11 a.m. start) [7] Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) vs. [Q] Ann Li (USA) – Li has had an impressive run and is one to watch, but Sabalenka should advance in 2 or 3 close sets.[10] Serena Wiliams (USA) vs. Anastasia Potapova (RUS) – Serena’s serve on unexpectedly fast courts have to have…
A Star is Born: Iga Swiatek Posts a Comprehensive French Open Victory
Early in today’s final it became apparent that Sofia Kenin would need to counter-punch and scramble as Iga Swiatek’s forehand was controlling play. After falling behind 0-3, Kenin did what I expected and elicited some errors and drew even at 3-3. From that point forward, Kenin only won 2 more games. Swiatek didn’t just hit…
French Open 2020: Women’s Championship Prediction
Sofia Kenin vs. Iga Swiatek My semifinal picks were so off the mark that I nearly considered letting this match go without a prediction. So take whatever I say as a bad omen for the player I pick to win. I will keep it brief. I think Sofia Kenin is an accomplished counter-puncher who will…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 