[4] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [22] John Isner (USA) H2H I couldn’t help myself, but wow those special effects were bad even by Toho 1960s standards The #1 players from the US and Japan will face-off in Miami. This match is pretty simple to analyze. If Nishikori can get into Isner’s service games, he will likely win…
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Masters Miami 2015: March 31st ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs [17] Gael Monfils (FRA) H2H – I think the Big Czech wins riding some momentum from his comeback versus Tomic. [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [15] Kevin Anderson (RSA) – Murray’s return will likely neutralize Anderson’s best weapon. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) H2H – This should be an entertaining…
Masters Miami 2015: March 30th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD If only I had tickets to today’s matches, this looks like a day of tennis heaven for a fan [5] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs [31] Jérémy Chardy (FRA) H2H – Chardy has had a few moments in his career, but I think Raonic’s resolve and serve push him through to a straight sets…
Masters Miami 2015: March 28th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD A Big Slate of Matches Today [11] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs Tim Smyczek (USA) – Jo’s comeback gets a boost. [9] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs Vasek Pospisil (CAN) – Dimitrov seems to be struggling to me where Pospisil has momentum in singles and doubles. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Martin Klizan (SVK)…
Indian Wells 2015: March 18 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Great Slate of Matches as One Would Expect [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) v [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – I could see this go either way, but I think Nishikori is a higher level player in general so he is my pick. [13] Gilles Simon (FRA) v [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I’d love…
Indian Wells 2015: March 16th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [26] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This should be a fun match, but I think Murray will have enough to win. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) H2H – Ajde Nole [14] Ernests Gulbis (LAT) vs Adrian Mannarino (FRA) H2H – Against my better judgment I am…
Indian Wells 2015: March 14/Pi Day ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [WC] Ryan Harrison (USA) H2H – Harrison has had a lot of bad draws in his career. He did play well in Mexico and this represents a big opportunity. Still, it is likely that Kei wins this match. [4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Vasek Pospisil (CAN) H2H –…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 10 Men’s Predictions
[4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) This is a 50-50 match. Their US Open match last year was an absolute war. Nishikori seems poised to do what Stan did last year. Wawrinka has momentum from Davis Cup and his title in India. This is a fascinating match because Stan’s game at its best…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 8 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD David Ferrer (ESP) [9] vs. Kei Nishikori (JPN) [5] – I think Ferrer will do better than he did last fall vs. Kei, but Nishikori will take control of most of the rallies and that means the match is more on his racquet than Ferrer’s. I expect Kei to win in 4 sets. Novak…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 6 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) – The veteran will not continue. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [31] Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – Nole should win here, but hot sauce could make it interesting for a set or two. [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) vs. Jerzy Janowicz (POL) – I’m going to keep…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 