World Tour Finals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Semifinal Prediction

#ATPFinals 2015 SF: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Tomorrow at 15.00 CET-time! H2H Rafa leads 23-22! Come on Nole! pic.twitter.com/6y2luuCCV3 — NovakDjokovicSweden (@NoleSwedenFans) November 20, 2015 Will their head-to-head be even soon? Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal This match is about as big as it gets.  Novak Djokovic took the world of tennis over in…

World Tour Finals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych Prediction

Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych I think this match will be fairly one-sided.  Novak Djokovic can accumulate a 4-2 set record with a straight set win over Berdych.  Kei Nishikori can at best post a 4-3 set record if he beats Roger Federer in straight sets.  Novak’s best path to the semifinal round and continuing…

World Tour Finals 2015: Courtside Footage of Federer & Photo of Djokovic

I’ll have my day two predictions up shortly. Until then, enjoy this: Electrifying pic.twitter.com/jWJ66PaRMP — Efie#RF302 (@EfieZac) November 15, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js and this: Watch five of the best shots as Djokovic beat Nishikori at the @ATPWorldTour Finals. https://t.co/f6hxstu5pS pic.twitter.com/Y3UuflOoGD — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 15, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js

World Tour FInals 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Kei Nishikori Prediction

Tennis has always had a special relationship with France – I know my readers share my concern for the citizens of France in this trying time Novak Djokovic vs. Kei Nishikori The surface is different in London, but I expect a similar result Kei Nishikori’s biggest career win was a four set victory over Novak…

Novak Djokovic Currently Lacks a Rival

Novak Djokovic Currently Lacks a True Rival, but Tennis like Nature Abhors a Vacuum On a few occasions in my tennis viewing life, a player has separated himself so far from his competition as to lack an identifiable rival.  I saw matches prior to the 1985 Wimbledon championships, but I did not start following tennis…

Paris Masters 2015: Championship Prediction – Murray vs. Djokovic

Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic Novak as Grandmaster (I promise not to overuse chess analogies) Novak Djokovic has accomplished something pretty amazing.  He reached all four major finals in 2015 posting a 3-1 record in those events.  He also has reached the championship match of all 8 Masters 1000 events he entered.  Aside from skipping Madrid,…

Paris Masters 2015: Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [10] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – Their rivalry changed when Murray won from 2 sets down at Wimbledon 2008 vs. Gasquet. Murray has been rolling in Paris.  Gasquet has had a nice year in 2015, but I think Murray dominates. [8] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [13] John Isner…

Paris Masters 2015: November 5th Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD A Huge Slate of Matches in Paris Today [2] Andy Murray (GBR) def [16] David Goffin (BEL) 61 60 [10] Richard Gasquet (FRA) def [6] Kei Nishikori (JPN) 76 (3) 41 retd [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [14] Gilles Simon (FRA) H2H – I think Nole wins this one.  Simon is always a tricky…

Paris Masters 2015: November 3rd Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] David Ferrer (ESP) def Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) 62 62 Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. [WC] Lucas Pouille (FRA) H2H – Chardy on an indoor court is a slight favorite here. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Bernard Tomic (AUS) H2H – Tomic has been trying to round some corners in his career lately and Wawrinka…

Djokovic’s 2015 Could Get Better Heading into Big 2016

Brutal Dominance in 2011 means what when describing 2015? We know Nole has posted a 27-1 Grand Slam record with 3 major titles and a runner-up finish at Roland Garros.  Nole has also won 4 Masters 1000 titles while finishing as a runner-up at 2 others.  If Nole completes a Beijing and Shanghai sweep, that…