Predicted Winners in BOLD The Women’s Draw Has had a Lot of Upsets, but Opportunity Lurks for the Survivors Jelena Jankovic (9) vs. Belinda Bencic – I kept doubting JJ, but she has proven me wrong so I am picking her. Lucie Safarova (14) vs. Shuai Peng -This could go either way, but I like…
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US Open 2014: Day 5 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD 5 M. Sharapova vs. 26 S. Lisicki – This could be an excellent match, but I think it will underwhelm a bit and be a routine win. I’m not expecting a repeat of this result or quality 10 C. Wozniacki vs. 18 A. Petkovic – Woz keeps rebuilding her ranking. 14 L. Safarova…
US Open 2014: Day 3 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sorry these are a little late, but the chalk should advance [21] Sloane Stephens (USA) vs. Johanna Larsson (SWE) – Sloane should advance. [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs. Alexandra Dulgheru (ROU) – Sharapova is going to advance. [19] Venus Williams (USA) vs Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) – Venus with a day off…
US Open 2014: Day 1 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Evening Session Matches at the Bottom 9 J. Jankovic vs. B. Jovanovski – JJ should advance. J. Konta vs. S. Peer – Peer has not done much in 2014, but she should win this match. K. Knapp vs. T. Pironkova – On grass, I’d take Pirokova, but Knapp is a veteran…
Quick Hits from Cincinnati 2014 Semifinal Matches
I was fortunate enough to be able to see the evening session semifinal matches of Ana Ivanovic vs. Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic. Here were some impressions and things I noticed. If Ana Ivanovic is 6’1″, Maria Sharapova is far taller than her listed height of 6’2″. Sharapova’s grunting gets louder on…
Cincinnati 2014: WTA Semifinal Predictions
Semifinal #1: [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [12] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) These two put on one incredible match in Montreal last week. Wozniacki just beat Radwanska who won Montreal. Serena is playing her third consecutive week of tennis on the WTA Tour. I am torn on this match. Wozniacki is playing her best tennis in 2…
Cincinnati 2014: WTA Day 5 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [13] Flavia Pennetta (ITA) – Serena should win, but Flavia is not going to roll over for her. [6] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [12] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – I think Kerber is in good form based on her tight loss to Serena two-weeks ago. Still, Caroline Wozniacki is…
Cincinnati 2014: Day 2 WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [16] Lucie Safarova (CZE) vs Venus Williams (USA) – Venus gets one day off from Montreal and travels to Cincinnati. She has a chronic health issue that saps some stamina. I am tempted to take a very capable Safarova, but Venus is playing the best she has in several years so I…
Maria Sharapova Takes her Second Roland Garros Title
Maria Sharapova is now a two-time champion at Roland Garros. Her 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 victory over a determined Simona Halep offered tennis fans a lot to enjoy. Sharapova was already on track for a first ballot induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. However, any Grand Slam victory adds a layer of glory…
Roland Garros 2014 – Sharapova vs. Halep Prediction
This should be a good match for many reasons. Maria Sharapova knows she has a great opportunity to pocket a 5th Grand Slam singles title. Simona Halep is playing the best tennis of her young career. The two players also offer contrasting styles for viewers. Halep has a great ground game and covers the court…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 