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…
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Roland Garros 2019 Day 3: Women’s Match of the Day – Ostapenko vs. Azarenka
Jelena Ostapenko vs. Victoria Azarenka Ostapenko won the 2017 Roland Garros singles title by blasting big ground strokes with seemingly no fear or nerves. She followed that up with a solid Wimbledon but the typical post-slam swoon has set in for Jelena. Still, she is young enough and talented enough to be a big part…
French Open 2017: Ostapenko’s Triumph
I did not pick Jelena Ostapenko to win the 2017 Roland Garros title. Her free-swinging game was a great revelation over the past two weeks. She serves with snap. Her forehand is nasty. Her backhand can do damage. She moves well and plays with enthusiasm. Her victory sends notice to the world that she could…
French Open 2017: Women’s Semifinal Predictions
Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) vs. Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) [30] This half of the draw went as far away from form as possible. The #30 seed is the numeric favorite vs. an unseeded opponent. Both players have perhaps altered their careers with this semifinal run. I think Bacsinszky has a bit more momentum heading into this match…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 