Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Viktor Troicki (SRB) H2H – Kei has played well on clay as of late so based on his history he may lose here. I, however, think he will be pretty steady in Rome. [9] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [Q] Filippo Volandri (ITA) H2H – Ferrer doesn’t lose matches…
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Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Reigns in Spain?
The Fifth Tennis Power Ranking for 2016 He is the man Novak Djokovic – Novak bounced back from his loss at Monte Carlo with a strong showing in Madrid. He lost only one set en route to his record 29th Masters 1000 Shield. Rafael Nadal – Rafa did lose to Andy Murray so staying second…
Madrid 2016: Djokovic vs. Nishikori Semifinal Prediction
Kei Nishikori vs. Novak Djokovic Thus far in 2016, Kei has won Memphis, was runner-up in Miami, and runner-up at Barcelona. Those 3 events alone have helped Nishikori bank 1150 ranking points. Kei plays well on clay and has a great history in Madrid. However, I don’t see him beating Novak in Madrid because I…
Madrid 2016: May 6th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [8] Tomas Berdych (CZE) H2H – Andy should win this match. Clay could impact this match to a degree, but Andy’s clay court game is better than most people recognize. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Joao Sousa (POR) – I think Rafa wins, but I expect Joao…
Madrid 2016: May 4th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [15] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) vs. Feliciano Lopez (ESP) H2H – I like RBA here due to the surface. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Borna Coric (CRO) H2H – I think Novak wins pretty easily here. [7] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) vs. Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) H2H – Tsonga played well in Monte Carlo so he…
Power Ranking 2016: Djokovic Owns Miami
Tennis Power Ranking 2016 #3: Miami Novak Djokovic Still Dominates Tennis Novak Djokovic – Novak Djokovic is occupying a niche rarely occupied in any sport. He is far and away better than every other practitioner of his sport right now. Milos Raonic – Milos’ play in the first portion of 2016 places him in a distant…
Miami 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Kei Nishikori Championship Prediction
Novak Djokovic vs. Kei Nishikori It is a testament to how dominant Novak is that I was wondering what do I even write. Kei Nishikori has an excellent return of serve, moves well, can impose his court positioning on his opponent, and can hit with a lot of pace/precision. Of course, Kei has a chance,…
Miami Open 2016: Nick Kyrgios vs. Kei Nishikori
Will talent wait its turn or jump in line? Reclaiming his Promise Versus Staking a Claim Kei Nishikori had a breakout moment in 2014. He had beaten Roger Federer in Miami and pushed Nadal hard in Madrid in 2014. However, his 4 set US Open semifinal win over Novak Djokovic had many seeing Nishikori as…
Miami Open 2016: March 31st ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. [16] Gael Monfils (FRA) H2H – This is a fascinating match-up that I can’t quite predict. Gael is willing to cede court positioning and that should benefit Kei. However, Gael has played quite well in Miami and has the bigger serve so he could dictate the outcome of…
Miami Open 2016: ATP Round of 16 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. [10] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – This is a very interesting match as Berdych could over power Gasquet or Gasquet could hit around Berdych with each leading to a different result. The slower surface might actually help Berdych as he can hit through a slow court. I…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 