Novak Djokovic (2) vs. Roger Federer (7) The head-to-head between these two champions stands at 17-15 in favor of Federer. Each man has produced some instant classic tennis when playing the other. Federer’s smash lob versus Nole at the 2008 US Open stands out as moment in my memory. Nole’s 2008 Australian Open semifinal demolition of Federer was…
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Indian Wells 2014 Final Prediction: Radwanska vs. Pennetta
Agnieszka Radwanska (2) vs. Flavia Pennetta (20) My picks on the ATP draw at Indian Wells were hit or miss, but my WTA picks were downright awful. Most of the credit or blame goes to these two players. I did not predict them to win their semifinal matches. I thought Pennetta would lose in the quarterfinal round as…
Two Cool Videos from Indian Wells
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ndRyTQvdk] Federer running down two overheads (Dolgopolov could have done a bit more with each overhead) Federer and Edberg training. Some of the best moments at tennis tournaments are just watching players practice. Seeing how well they have honed their craft and how talented they are is worth the price of a ticket.
Indian Wells 2014 Semifinal Prediction: Isner vs. Djokovic
Novak Djokovic (2) vs. John Isner (12) As I stated in my last post, my picks have been dismal at Indian Wells this year. In 2012 (see above), Isner won in this very spot and then lost to Roger Federer in the Indian Wells final. History could repeat itself as John’s serve is so big that it gives…
Indian Wells 2014 Semifinal Prediction: Federer vs. Dolgopolov
My predictions for Indian Wells have been the worst I have ever put forth on any Masters 1000 Event so read with caution. Hopefully, I can end the event with some good picks. Semifinals Roger Federer (7) vs. Alexandr Dolgopolov (28) This match pits two players with a great deal of variety against one another. Federer has more…
Indian Wells WTA Predictions: March 14, 2014
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Na Li (1) vs. Flavia Pennetta (20) – Pennetta is a cagey veteran capable of pulling an upset, but Na Li has had the best 2014 of any player on the WTA Tour by virtue of her winning in Melbourne. Agnieszka Radwanska (2) vs. Simona Halep (6) – Halep to my mind is going to be…
Indian Wells ATP Predictions: March 14, 2014
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (2) vs. Julien Benneteau – I think Djokovoic and Federer are on a collision course. Benneteau has lived up to what I think of him. Namely, he is a talented and dangerous player. I think Nole comes through in 3 sets. John Isner (12) vs. Ernests Gulbis (20) – Gulbis has been eerily consistent…
Indian Wells WTA Quarterfinal Predictions: March 13, 2014
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Na Li (1) vs. Dominika Cibulkova (12) – This Australian Open championship rematch is intriguing. I think the result will be the same, but I expect Cibulkova to take a set off of Na Li. Sloane Stephens (17) vs. Flavia Pennetta (20) – This is an odd one to predict. A cagey veteran versus an erratic…
Indian Wells ATP Quarterfinal Predictions March 13, 2014
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Roger Federer (7) vs. Kevin Anderson (17) – Anderson could be considered a form horse for 2014. I would not be shocked if Roger were upset here. Roger has defended his points in Melbourne and Indian Wells and added points in Brisbane and Dubai. I think Roger’s form is better than Anderson’s so…
Indian Wells WTA Predictions: March 12, 2014
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Simona Halep (6) vs. Casey Dellacqua – Halep’s ascent should continue. Agnieszka Radwanska (2) vs. Jelena Jankovic (7) – This should be a fun match. JJ and Radwanska are both able to push buttons on court. I think Radwanska finds a way in 3 close sets. Fourth Round Na Li (1) vs. Aleksandra Wozniak – Na Li is likely…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 