Japan is the world’s third largest economy. Naomi Osaka just won the US Open for the second time in 24 months. She won the 2019 Australian Open and achieved the #1 ranking between these two US Open triumphs. The Olympic games will be held in Tokyo sometime soon (Summer 2021 is the best estimate). These…
Tag: Olympic Tennis
What I Would Do With International Competitions in Tennis
My Simple Plan Tennis is one of the most international sports on the planet. Players from multiple countries contend for tournaments held all over the world. Competitions such as Davis Cup are older than the World Cup and Ryder Cup. Still, times change and perhaps some tweaking of the tennis system for these competitions is…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Andy Murray vs. Juan Martin del Potro Gold Medal Prediction Plus Nishikori vs. Nadal Prediction
An ecstatic del Potro kisses the ground after beating Nadal for a place against Murray in the gold medal match pic.twitter.com/IpYDHNhbaP — Tennis View Magazine (@TennisViewMag) August 13, 2016 Juan Martin del Potro vs. Andy Murray Juan Martin del Potro beat Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal en route to this gold medal match. Those two…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Monica Puig takes Gold, Kerber takes Silver, and Kvitova takes Bronze
The audio is pretty bad, but her face says it all. ❤️ @MonicaAce93 #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/FnDAQzSU0j — Monica Puig Fans (@TeamMonicaPuig) August 13, 2016 “So amazed at the composure & intensity she had the whole tournament. I mean, look who she beat” Chris Evert on Puig https://t.co/Z3BoMpVmCG — Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) August 14, 2016 Women’s Olympic…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Kerber vs. Puig & Kvitova vs. Keys Predictions
Gold Medal Match: Angelique Kerber vs. Monica Puig Angelique Kerber has had an unforgettable year even with a patchy clay court season. She is 2 sets away from adding a gold medal to her Australian Open title and Wimbledon runner-up 2016 results. Monica Puig has pulled upset after upset to reach the gold medal round….
Rio Olympic Tennis: Men’s Semifinal Predictions
#Tennis Juan Martin del Potro – Top 10 Reasons everyone loves him (HD… https://t.co/ldp16w823x — Tennis daily post (@epeaktennis) August 13, 2016 Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin del Potro Rafa had a tough singles win followed by a long and emotional doubles win. The big question is whether or not Rafa is drained/tired heading…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez Win Gold in Doubles
Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez win doubles gold for Spain pic.twitter.com/5C7KHHyrGJ — Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) August 13, 2016 Thank you @RafaelNadal and @marclopeztarres! pic.twitter.com/oGI6GiiRhu — Rafael Nadal Fans (@RafaelNadalFC) August 13, 2016
Rio Olympic Tennis: Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions
The Elite Eight is Here! Predicted Winners in BOLD (3) Rafael Nadal VS Thomaz Bellucci – While we’ve been treated to any number of “Baby Fed”/”Next Federer” labels being applied to players over the years, that has not really happened with Rafa. Bellucci is a lefty who might have been stuck with a silly moniker of that nature…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Women’s Semifinal Predictions
Czech Republic’s @Petra_Kvitova moves into #Rio2016 Semifinals with 6-2, 6-0 win over Svitolina! Plays Puig next! pic.twitter.com/o0VUvPQSYy — WTA (@WTA) August 11, 2016 Predicted Winners in BOLD Petra Kvitova vs. Monica Puig – Monica Puig keeps pulling upsets, but I think if Petra Kvitova has a good day she should win. Kvitova has easy…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Quick Reposted Men’s and Women’s Singles Predictions for August 11th Following the Rain Delay
Croatia’s @cilic_marin overcame Radu Albot 63 64 on Court 7 earlier today, he plays Monfils next #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/iP5wCCSRZI — ITF Olympic Tennis (@OlympicsTennis) August 8, 2016 Predicted Winners in BOLD (3) Rafael Nadal VS (15) Gilles Simon – I think Simon could perhaps win, but Rafa seems quite inspired in Rio. I think Rafa wins…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 