Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) – Youzhny is a good opponent for Novak as I don’t think he can overpower an injured Novak. Also, Youzhny’s great variety is neutralized a bit by Novak’s speed and anticipation. [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) – Rafa seems closer to his…
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US Open 2016: August 31st Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Jiri Vesely (CZE) – I think Novak will win and look better than he did versus the bomb serving/drop shot happy Jerzy Janowicz. [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) – Seppi should produce some fun rallies with Seppi. Still, Rafa will likely win. Louis Armstrong Stadium [20]…
US Open 2016: August 29th Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Denis Istomin (UZB) – I could see Istomin push this to 4 sets, but Rafa likely wins in 3 or 4 sets. Could this happen again? [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Jerzy Janowicz (POL) – Jerzy looked so promising in 2012 and 2013. [7] Marin Cilic (CRO)…
US Open 2016: Quick Thoughts on the Men’s Draw
Novak Djokovic’s Quarter The defending champion and number one seed received no favors with this draw. Big hitters Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, John Isner, and Kevin Anderson have at times pushed/troubled Novak Djokovic. Jerzy Janowicz is not in Bercy 2012-Wimbledon 2013 form so the first round should not be a major issue. Djokovic’s biggest obstacle is 2014…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray & Cilic Smiling after Rio & Cincinnati
The 9th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – Novak missed Cincinnati with an injury and lost to Juan Martin del Potro in Rio. That doesn’t mean he is not still at the top of my power ranking. Nole won Toronto with a dodgy right arm. If his arm is healthier in New York,…
Cincinnati 2016: Andy Murray vs. Marin Cilic Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Marin Cilic This match would seemingly be entirely on Andy Murray’s racquet. Despite these two having a close battle at the Queen’s Club earlier this summer, Andy Murray is a strong favorite. Andy has not lost a match since losing the Roland Garros final. Murray has reached his 7th consecutive championship match….
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (1) Andy Murray VS (4) Milos Raonic – Milos has faced Andy Murray at the Australian Open semifinal, Queen’s Club final, and Wimbledon final. In each case, Milos finished on the losing end of these encounters. Can today be different? It might. Milos Raonic has increased his net attacks in 2016…
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Steve Johnson VS Grigor Dimitrov – I am torn on this match. Johnson won a bronze medal in doubles and pulled a huge upset over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to secure his spot as the top ranked US male in singles. He is basking in good vibes. Grigor Dimitrov is playing his best tennis since…
Cincinnati 2016: August 18th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Grigor Dimitrov VS (2) Stan Wawrinka – Grigor appears to be playing much better than some of his earlier 2016 form. Still, I think Stan wins the battle of one-handed backhands by serving bigger than Grigor and pushing him backward during rallies. Borna Coric VS (3) Rafael Nadal – Coric won a gut-check match last evening after…
Cincinnati 2016: August 17th WTA & ATP Predictions (Weather Permitting
Despite a current hours long drenching, I Looked at Mason, OH’s forecast, and it seems like rain might let up by 12 PM so here goes Predicted Winners in BOLD Many are in action today (Q) Annika Beck VS (3) Simona Halep – Halep won in Montreal and should have some momentum. – Followed By / TBF 6/2…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 