Basel 2016 – Predicted Winners in BOLD Feeling like 2014? (3) Kei Nishikori VS Gilles Muller – Muller has had a very solid 2016 season. On this surface, he should be able to hold serve more easily than he would versus Nishikori on a slower surface. Having said that, Kei should also be able to…
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Shanghai 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
This is how #Tsonga answers to #Zverev‘s smash! #hotshot #ShanghaiMasters (via @TennisTV) pic.twitter.com/5nDkikwUjU — We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) October 13, 2016 Predicted Winners in BOLD [9] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. [15] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) H2H – I think Tsonga has enough attacking acumen to win a tough match vs. RBA. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs….
US Open 2016: September 6th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Pouille deserves this highlight, but Monfils gets my nod [10] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs [24] Lucas Pouille (FRA) – Gael has had a very strong hard court summer. Pouille has played some gritty tennis to win so many marathon matches including a marathon versus Rafa Nadal. If fatigue is not a factor, this could go…
US Open 2016: September 4th Men’s Predictions
Arthur Ashe Stadium (11 a.m. start) [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [24] Lucas Pouille (FRA)[24] – I like Rafa to win and likely in straight sets. I could see Pouille making one set close or even stealing a set. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Kyle Edmund (GBR) – Novak needs to get into the flow of the…
US Open 2016: September 2nd Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) – Youzhny is a good opponent for Novak as I don’t think he can overpower an injured Novak. Also, Youzhny’s great variety is neutralized a bit by Novak’s speed and anticipation. [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) – Rafa seems closer to his…
US Open 2016: August 31st Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Jiri Vesely (CZE) – I think Novak will win and look better than he did versus the bomb serving/drop shot happy Jerzy Janowicz. [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) – Seppi should produce some fun rallies with Seppi. Still, Rafa will likely win. Louis Armstrong Stadium [20]…
US Open 2016: August 29th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Denis Istomin (UZB) – I could see Istomin push this to 4 sets, but Rafa likely wins in 3 or 4 sets. Could this happen again? [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Jerzy Janowicz (POL) – Jerzy looked so promising in 2012 and 2013. [7] Marin Cilic (CRO)…
Cincinnati 2016: August 18th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Grigor Dimitrov VS (2) Stan Wawrinka – Grigor appears to be playing much better than some of his earlier 2016 form. Still, I think Stan wins the battle of one-handed backhands by serving bigger than Grigor and pushing him backward during rallies. Borna Coric VS (3) Rafael Nadal – Coric won a gut-check match last evening after…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 8th Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I will have something up regarding the state of the men’s draw as I think that topic deserves its own post. Juan Martin del Potro VS Joao Sousa – JMDP pulled a massive upset that opens many doors for possible medalists in the top half of the draw. JMDP should win this match,…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 6 Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Albert Ramos-Vinolas VS (4) Kei Nishikori – Kei should win, but his deep run in Canada may make an adjustment to Rio a bit slower than some other players’ process of adaptation. Malek Jaziri VS (5) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – I like Tsonga so long as he is feeling healthy. (6) Gael Monfils VS Vasek Pospisil – Pospisil has a canon serve…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 