Pliskova dug deeeeep Despite Caroline Garcia’s warrior performance on the part of France, the Czech Republic just claimed its 5th Federation Cup title in a 6 year period! That is remarkable even if I am not the first voice to push Federation and Davis Cup results in this era of incredibly globalized tennis. These 5…
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US Open 2016: Angelique Kerber’s Rise to #1
Angelique Kerber is Number One Kerber started 2016 with a bang. She was runner-up in Brisbane and then avenged her loss to Victoria Azarenka en route to the Australian Open final. Kerber upset a 6-time Australian Open champion in Serena Williams. This seemed to be the culmination of her strong 2015 season. What happened from…
US Open 2016: Angelique Kerber vs. Karolina Pliskova Championship Prediction
Angelique Kerber vs. Karolina Pliskova I have been slow to post this as I see this match as being dead even. I will make a case for both of them and then try to pick a winner. Pliskova’s Economic Game Karolina Pliskova is easy to underestimate. I watched her up close at the Cincinnati semifinal…
US Open 2016: Championship Poll – Kerber vs. Pliskova
They played in Cincinnati. Will this be the coronation of a new number one or the coronation of a new major champion? Have your say by voting on my twitter poll and/or commenting on this post. Who will win the 2016 US Open? — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) September 9, 2016
US Open 2016: Williams vs. Pliskova Semifinal Prediction
Serena Williams vs. Karolina Pliskova Serena looked vulnerable to a degree in her quarterfinal win over Simona Halep. Karolina Pliskova is riding a winning streak into her first ever major semifinal. Does that mean we will have a competitive match? Maybe. Pliskova is a good player who is playing well. Her biggest issue is that…
US Open 2016: September 7th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs Ana Konjuh (CRO) – This is an intriguing match-up. Pliskova is riding a 10 match winning streak and just won a 3rd set tiebreak against a legend of the sport. Konjuh is the top 2016 bracket buster who keeps defying the odds. Each player has an incredible opportunity….
US Open 2016: September 5th Women’s Predictions
Arthur Ashe Stadium (11 a.m. start) [6] Venus Williams (USA) vs [10] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) – I picked Pliskova to reach the semifinal round when I looked at the draw. Venus is playing awfully well, but if Pliskova can hold serve fairly frequently she will force Venus to play long sets in order to win. That…
US Open 2016: September 3rd Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [31] Timea Babos (HUN) – Halep should win, but she will need to hold her court positioning. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Johanna Larsson (SWE) – This has the feel of a trap match, but I think Serena will advance in two sets with one set…
US Open 2016: September 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Lucie Safarova (CZE) – This battle of two former French Open runner-ups should be fun, but I think unless Safarova’s lefty game and variety bother Halep that this match will be rather one-sided. [6] Venus Williams (USA) vs Julia Goerges (GER) – Venus has earned the…
US Open 2016: August 30th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) vs. Simona Halep (ROU) [5] – Flipkens is a solid player, but Halep should advance. Kateryna Kozlova (UKR) vs. Venus Williams (USA) [6] – Venus is hard to predict in singles at this stage of her career, but I would think she should win. I was 1 year out of undergraduate studies…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 