Predicted Winners in BOLD Serena will likely repeat 2014’s result [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [6] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) – Ivanovic troubled Serena at times in 2014, but I think Serena’s level of play in 2015 has been higher than it was for most of 2014 while Ana’s has dropped a bit since 2014. Serena…
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Cincinnati 2015: August 20th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Lucie Safarova (CZE) vs. Belinda Bencic (CZE) – Would this really be an upset after Toronto? [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Karin Knapp (ITA) – Shockingly, I am picking Serena. [8] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) [14] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs Caroline Garcia (FRA) [3] Simona Halep (ROU)…
Wimbledon 2015: July 2nd Ladies’ Singles Predictions
“When I start to play, I was kind of smashing the serves. It was a good sign” – @Petra_Kvitova #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/hK3i1eyNUf — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 30, 2015 Predicted Winners in BOLD [18] Sabine Lisicki (GER) v Christina McHale (USA) – If this were on a slower surface, I would consider taking McHale as she competes…
Indian Wells 2015: Halep vs. Jankovic Championship Prediction
Simona Halep vs. Jelena Jankovic Jankovic is a tough player to beat who is very adept at making her opponent hit another ball in a rally. Jankovic is crafty and has more variety than most players she faces. I think Jankovic has more variety than Simona Halep. Jankovic’s problem is that her habit of extending…
US Open 2014: Day 7 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD The Women’s Draw Has had a Lot of Upsets, but Opportunity Lurks for the Survivors Jelena Jankovic (9) vs. Belinda Bencic – I kept doubting JJ, but she has proven me wrong so I am picking her. Lucie Safarova (14) vs. Shuai Peng -This could go either way, but I like…
2013 China Open Final Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H I think Nole has a good chance of winning, but until Rafa’s winning streak is snappedhe has to be favored. The new world #1 vs. the man he dethroned. This is the match everyone wants to see. My prediction is 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 for Nadal. [1] Serena…
Cincinnati WTA Predictions: August 17, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Na Li (5) – Williams is obviously the favorite based on her form in 2013. Li is one of the few players who, if on her game, can push Serena outside of her comfort zone with both power and variety. I’m hoping Na Li is playing well so that…
French Open Predictions: Sharapova vs. Jankovic & Azarenka vs. Kirilenko (or Pan-Slavic Tennis)
Predicted Winners in BOLD 2 Maria Sharapova vs. 18 Jelena Jankovic Hopefully my picks are better than they were for the other quarterfinal matches. The defending champion faces a tricky veteren in Jankovic. If Jelena can make Maria move and make footing and footwork an issue, an upset if quite possible. Jankovic’s problem is that…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 