Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – Rafa has looked shaky in several matches, but I think he will pull a rabbit out of his hat so long as he can push Nishikori deeper in the court. If Kei can stay close to or inside the baseline, it…
Tag: Novak Djokovic
Is Oligopoly Better than Monopoly for Top Players?
Catch me if you can When a player is dominating to the degree that Novak Djokovic has been since the start of 2015, questions about how long the dominance will last emerge. February featured Nick Kyrgios and Dominic Thiem making strides on the tour as well as Stan Wawrinka reaffirming his quality. We know on…
Power Ranking 2016: All Hail King Novak VI of Melbourne
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Australian Open Novak Djokovic – Novak takes the 2016 year by the throat by winning his 6th Australian Open title and by winning Qatar. He has 2250 ranking points in the bank for 2016. More importantly, his 8 hard court Grand Slam titles have him sitting ahead of Sampras’ 7 and…
Novak Djokovic and My 4 GOAT Categories
“My career is better.” “I beg to differ and watch this overhead smash.” GOATs on Our Minds since 1999 Tennis fans have been involved in many all-time great discussions on the men’s side of the ledger since 1999. That year Andre Agassi completed a career Golden Slam by winning Roland Garros in June only to…
Australian Open 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray Championship Prediction
Ground Hog Day? Novak hopes so and Murray Hopes Not #1 vs #2: Oceans in between Us? Normally when the world #1 meets the world #2 the expectation is that the match could go either way. Novak Djokovic is so far ahead in the computer rankings, and he has beaten Andy Murray 3 times in…
Tennis History: Novak and Roger’s 2008 & 2016 Aussie Matches
5 set points? No problem 2007: Roger Thrives and Novak Arrives Novak Djokovic announced his presence in the top tier of tennis in 2007. Early in 2007, Novak played well at Indian Wells and then dominated the Miami event. His semifinal runs at Roland Garros and Wimbledon were followed by a Masters Canada win and…
Australian Open 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer Semifinal Prediction
We can hope for a classic between two of the all time greats Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer This match is getting 2016 off to a bang. Roger played well in Brisbane to reach the final and has yet to drop a set in Melbourne. Novak dominated Qatar and has looked strong in Melbourne minus…
Australian Open 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Kei Nishikori Quarterfinal Prediction
Cooler Evening Conditions Should Help Nole Can Kei Derail Nole Again? [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [7] Kei Nishikori (JPN) I have some friends who are Djokovic fans and who worry about leg weariness after his 5 set battle with Gilles Simon. I think this being an evening match is a major plus for Novak. The extreme heat…
Australian Open 2016: Day 7 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [14] Gilles Simon (FRA) – I love Gilles, but this mountain is too high to climb. Novak should win in 3 sets. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [15] David Goffin (BEL) – Goffin could win this match. He is playing quite well and Thiem is good sparring for facing Federer. Still, Federer likely…
Australian Open 2016: Day 5 Men’s Predictions
The most decorated player of the hardcourt era of the Australian Open/Championships Predicted Winners in BOLD Business is about to pick up Roger Federer (SUI) [3] vs. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [27] – I think Dimitrov has a real chance to win here because the courts in Australia play a bit slower than Roger ideally likes them to…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 