Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [19] Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) – This should be a fun match, but I think Halep is too athletic and consistent to lose so long as she is not overpowered outright. [15] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) vs. [30] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) – Kuzy certainly could win this match and…
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Miami Open 2016: March 27th ATP and WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. [31] Steve Johnson (USA) H2H – I’d love for Johnson to win and even think he has about a 40% chance to do so, but that does not make him the favorite. [13] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) vs. [Q] Magda Linette (POL) – Vika is back so to speak….
Miami Open 2016: March 25 WTA and ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Barbora Strycova (CZE) – Kerber is allowed a post-Slam hangover, but I think she will be back in the mix sooner rather than later. [8] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [Q] Taylor Fritz (USA) H2H – Unlikely, but I have a feeling. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [PR]…
Miami Open 2016: March 24th ATP and WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Andreas Seppi (ITA) vs. Donald Young (USA) H2H Borna Coric (CRO) vs. Denis Istomin (UZB) H2H [20] Sloane Stephens (USA) vs. [WC] Heather Watson (GBR) – This should be a fun one. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Christina McHale (USA) – I like Serena to win this one, but McHale should not…
2015 Power Ranking: Miami – Nole Strengthens His Hold on Tennis
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Number 3 Novak Djokovic – Novak holds the 1st Grand Slam and the first 2 Masters 1000 events of 2015. I am not saying the race for #1 is over for the year, but Nole has banked 4300 points in 4 events. Novak is carving out a unique legacy for himself…
Masters Miami 2015: Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic This match-up is one we’ve seen many time. I personally enjoy this match-up a great deal. I have no real rooting interest so it is easy to appreciate both men’s tennis skills, speed, and ability to extend a point when it seems hopeless. Both men play a similar game. They…
Masters Miami 2015: John Isner vs. Novak Djokovic Semifinal Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [22] John Isner (USA) This match-up has been tricky for Novak at times. Isner’s second serve is so heavy and his first serve is so big that it can neutralize Novak’s return game (something not easily done). Novak is the better player in every facet other than serves (and probably overheads). That does…
Masters Miami 2015: Andy Murray vs. Tomas Berdych Semifinal Prediction
[3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [8] Tomas Berdych (CZE) H2H That really didn’t need to happen (are you reading Mirka?) Head games Tomas Berdych hired Andy Murray’s former coach during the offseason. I am not sure if that or something else was behind the intense exchange in Melbourne. At any rate, things were at times quite ugly…
Masters Miami 2015: Djokovic vs. Ferrer Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [6] David Ferrer (ESP) H2H If these two were playing Risk based on their 2015 results, Djokovic would have great strength in Australia and the US. Ferrer would have military units stationed in Qatar, Brazil, and Mexico. Both men have played outstanding tennis in 2015. Ferrer holds 3 titles while Djokovic has…
Masters Miami: John Isner vs. Kei Nishikori Prediction
[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…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 