Davis Cup 2016: Day 1 Predictions

Davis Cup Day 1 Predictions Predicted Winners in BOLD Marin CILIC vs.  Federico DELBONIS – I think Cilic wins this match and should set the crowd up for a lot of excitement.  How will that momentum carry into the second match is going to be an interesting question. Ivo KARLOVIC vs. Juan Martin DEL POTRO…

ATP World Tour Finals 2016: November 18th Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD (1) Andy Murray VS (3) Stan Wawrinka – I think Andy Murray takes this one, but Wawrinka may have shaken off his post US Open hangover vs. Cilic.  Murray could be in trouble if Wawrinka can bully his way into the match, but recent form suggests Murray in 2 sets. (5)…

ATP World Tour Finals 2016: Nov. 14 Round Robin Predictions

First, I want to offer an apology for not having day 1 picks.  Life has been busy the previous 10 days, and I just could not get to them.  Also, I will put something up later today regarding the Czech Republic bringing home its 5th Federation Cup title in 6 years. Predicted Winners in BOLD…

Bercy 2016: Quarterfinal Predictions

Let me just say @DjokerNole shows to the world in sports why he is the champ…#paris #ATPMasters1000 #StreetFighter #1 — Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) November 3, 2016 Boris is fired up Predicted Winners in BOLD John Isner (USA) vs. Jack Sock (USA) H2H – I’m expecting at least 2 sets that end in tiebreaks. [1] Novak Djokovic…

Basel and Vienna 2016 Championship Predictions

ATP Basel: Marin Cilic holds off Mischa Zverev for massive win https://t.co/CifWipTkv5 pic.twitter.com/fzOuxGGX0Q — VAVEL USA Tennis (@VAVELUSATennis) October 30, 2016 Basel 2016 Marin Cilic vs. Kei Nishikori Generally Nishikori seems to have an edge when these two play, but in larger circumstances Cilic has had an edge.  With Cilic seeking to qualify for the…

Basel and Vienna 2016 Semifinal Predictions

Basel 2016 – Predicted Winners in BOLD Feeling like 2014? (3) Kei Nishikori VS Gilles Muller – Muller has had a very solid 2016 season.  On this surface, he should be able to hold serve more easily than he would versus Nishikori on a slower surface.  Having said that, Kei should also be able to…

Japan Open 2016: Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Tokyo’s draw seemed softer than Beijing’s at the outset, but I am not sure that the quality of the final four at each ATP 500 level event is terribly different. (5) David Goffin VS (4) Marin Cilic – Cilic played well at Queen’s Club, Wimbledon, the Rio games, and Cincinnati.  His mystifyingly poor US Open…

Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Stan Takes New York

10th Tennis Power Ranking of 2016 Novak Djokovic – Novak has not had the post Roland Garros victory lap he may have hoped for, but a title in Toronto and runner-up finish in New York keep him comfortably on top. Andy Murray – Murray followed up his strong Rio and solid Cincinnati events with an…