Australian Open Day 10 Men’s Picks

Predicted Winners in BOLD Singles – Quarterfinals [7] J Tsonga (FRA) v [2] R Federer (SUI) – Tsonga has beaten Roger in three big matches.  Still, I think it would be unwise to pick against Roger.  Federer has yet to drop a set and may be setting his 31 year old body up for a two…

Wimbledon 2012 Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winner in BOLD Quarterfinals 1 Novak Djokovic vs. 31 Florian Mayer Nole should advance in 3 or 4 sets.  Mayer should be proud of getting this far, but Novak is a heavy favorite in this match. 3 Roger Federer vs. 26 Mikhail Youzhny Youzhny has a shot at pulling an upset here.  First, how…

Power Ranking for the Week of June 11 – June 17

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of June 11 through June 17 The French Open Reshapes My Top 10 1.  Rafael Nadal – A French Open title, two Masters 1000 titles and 3 consecutive wins over Nole have Rafa moving into the top spot.  Change from last ranking +1 2.  Novak Djokovic –…

French Open Predictions for June 5, 2012

Predicted Winners in BOLD My Men’s Picks are Currently Standing at a Healthy 20 correct -4 incorrect Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (5) – I like Novak to win in an entertaining match.  I don’t expect this to be super close, but I could see this match go four sets. Roger Federer (3)…

French Open Predictions for June 3, 2012

Predicted Winner in BOLD Fourth Round Roger Federer  (3) vs. David Goffin – Maybe Goffin plays a Gilles Simon-type of game and gets into Roger’s head.  I think Goffin’s run is the most improbable and exciting of the first week, but I think Federer has to be the pick here. Novak Djokovic  (1) vs. Andreas…

Youtube Tennis 11-27-2011 through 12-3-2011

3 Good Tennis Videos 1.  Highlights from the ATP World Tour Finals Roger Federer d. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 6-7, 6-3  2.  Highlights of Petra Kvitova’s Wimbledon Title Call me old fashioned,but I find it reassuring having a Wimbledon champion who is Czech and a lefty. 3.  Boris Becker diving volley vs. Ivan Lendl in the…

A Quick Thanksgiving Note

Thanks to all of the great readers of this blog.  Family travel obligations in the US and the World Tour Finals in London have not meshed in terms of me posting as much as I would like for such a large event.  Do not worry however several posts are coming your way this upcoming week. …