Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [12] David Goffin (BEL) H2H – Both players have momentum. Andy played well in Madrid while Goffin crushed Berdych. I like Andy to win this match, but I liked Berdych yesterday (I have to own it to move forward). [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP)…
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Rome 2016: May 12th ATP Predictions
[3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [13] Dominic Thiem (AUT) H2H – I like Roger Federer so long as his health holds up. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Nick Kyrgios (AUS) – On clay, I like Rafa, but if Kyrgios beats Rafa it would be quite interesting on many levels. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Thomaz Bellucci…
Masters Rome 2016: May 11th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alexander Zverev (GER) H2H – If Federer is healthy, I like him to advance in a tough match. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Stéphane Robert(FRA) H2H – Robert got through qualifying and one round, but he is done. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – Kohlschreiber…
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. Murray Championship Prediction
#2 Andy Murray vs. #1 Novak Djokovic These two know what to expect heading into this match. Murray is the defending champion and just halted a Nadal winning streak. Djokovic is looking to once again be the sole leader in Masters 1000 Shields. They staged a strange but exciting match in the semifinal round of…
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 5th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [16] Gilles Simon (FRA) H2H – Andy should win this match, but Simon is a capable of winning or making a match tough when no one expects it. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [15] Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) H2H – Nole should win. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Sam Querrey (USA) H2H – Sam has to feel great to be this deep in the event, but he…
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…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 