Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) – This is not an ideal draw for Roger, but over 3 out of 5 sets I think he will win even if Dolg comes out on fire. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [WC] Quentin Halys (FRA) – Novak should roll. [7] Kei…
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Australian Open 2016: Day 1 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD So many great matches especially for the seeded players in round 1 [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Hyeon Chung (KOR) – Novak is a pretty solid favorite to win the whole thing so he is certainly a heavy favorite in this match. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO) – I…
Quick Hits: Nole, Stan, Milos, and Vika Shine
Novak Djokovic cemented his status as a heavy favorite entering the 2016 Australian Open. He has tons of confidence and momentum heading into his best major. What is not to like? Stan Wawrinka is my early #2 pick for the Aussie title. He and Novak have played five set matches each of the past 3 Australian Opens…
Qatar 2016 Championship Prediction: Nole vs. Rafa
I doubt we get anything quite like this until maybe Melbourne 2016 Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic completed perhaps the most dominant tennis season ever. 2016 likely will offer challenges, both new and old, to Nole’s reign. Andy Murray may pick up a boost from his role in winning the Davis Cup. Uncle…
January 8th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Qatar [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) H2H – I like Rafa in this match as he is likely looking to see where he stands versus Nole. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [3] Tomas Berdych (CZE) H2H – Berdych could maybe take a set, but Nole will be too much even…
January 7th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sorry about time differences leading to some uneven posting times for my tennis predictions Qatar [7] Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) H2H – I like Chardy’s recent play. [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) H2H – Rafa rolls [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [8] Leonardo Mayer (ARG) H2H – Novak…
January 4th ATP Predictions
And here we go … on the 2016 tennis season Predicted Winners in BOLD Qatar – I’ll put the event with the world #1 playing first [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Dustin Brown (GER) – Dreddy vs. Nole is a fun match, but Novak’s returns and passes make this less than ideal for Dustin….
The Top 10 Male Australian Open Champions
This is the first installment in a series looking at the best performers at each Grand Slam event. I will look at the 10 best champions on the male and female sides of Open Era tennis and explain why they are ranked where they are in my eyes. Since this focuses on the Open Era,…
Tennis Power Ranking – Novak Claims 2015
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #12 This is a tough list to produce becuse Novak devoured so many ranking points in 2015 especially at the end of the year Novak Djokovic – Novak Djokovic won 3 majors, the World Tour Finals, 6 Masters 1000 events, and won Beijing, a 500 level event, in 2015. Nole…
World Tour Finals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer Championship Prediction
BRING. IT. ON. #Djokovic #Federer #FinalShowdown pic.twitter.com/Ar68oCZzuU — Max (@MGLovesTennis) November 21, 2015 Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer This is the main event to end the non-team competition portion of the 2015 tennis season. The computer may say that Andy Murray is #2 in the world, but Roger Federer is clearly the second best player…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 