Rafa Nadal & Marc Lopez win their QF & reach the medal round. With mixed doubles, Nadal plays 3 matches tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/i586WQ9fiT — Cynthia Tanner (@CJSTanner) August 10, 2016 With most of today’s action wiped out by rain storms, I am going to take a moment to look at doubles. It is a topic I…
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Rio Olympic Tennis: August 10th Men’s Singles Predictions
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…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Each of these winners is assured of at least a bronze medal KEYS Madison vs. KASATKINA Daria – Madison Keys may have a 1996 Lindsay Davenport vibe at these games. Keys should win this match and advance to the medal rounds. Elina Svitolina #UKR has defeated Olympic defending champion Serena Williams…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 9th Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD MONACO Juan vs. MURRAY Andy – Murray will be facing a tough fighter in Monaco, but Monaco doesn’t have enough firepower to really bother Murray. NADAL Rafael vs. SEPPI Andreas – I don’t think it will be as one-sided as Rafa’s first round match, but Rafa should win in straight sets. CUEVAS…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 9th Women’s Singles Predictions
#USA @serenawilliams‘ quest for a 5th #gold medal continues! 🏅 pic.twitter.com/IPLP6NiJNF — Tennis Photos (@tennis_photos) August 9, 2016 Predicted Winners in BOLD KEYS Madison vs. SUAREZ NAVARRO Carla – Keys will need to handle CSN’s backhand and variety, but I think if both are playing well Keys is the better player. WILLIAMS Serena vs. SVITOLINA Elina…
Rio Olympic Tennis: The State of Men’s Singles after One Round
WATCH: Tears and cheers as Juan Martin del Potro tops Novak Djokovic at #Rio2016 #Olympics: https://t.co/2ivo6AQMz8 pic.twitter.com/5viQxrgCoM — TENNIS.com (@Tennis) August 8, 2016 It is possible for opponents to fight hard and be gracious in victory as well as in defeat Olympic Tennis: The State of Men’s Singles After One Round Olympic tennis means a…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 8th Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD KVITOVA Petra vs. WOZNIACKI Caroline – This should be a fun match. It is also unpredictable given how many bad losses each of them have had in 2016. I think Petra should win due to the slow court and her ability to hit through it. BOUCHARD Eugenie vs. KERBER Angelique – The…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 8th Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I will have something up regarding the state of the men’s draw as I think that topic deserves its own post. Juan Martin del Potro VS Joao Sousa – JMDP pulled a massive upset that opens many doors for possible medalists in the top half of the draw. JMDP should win this match,…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 7th Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD WILLIAMS Serena vs. GAVRILOVA Daria – The surface is slow and Serena is facing a fast young player. That could cause some problems. I think Venus’ loss will have Serena even more focused for this match as well as her doubles match with Venus today. So long as Serena doesn’t drown…
Rio Olympic Tennis: Nishikori Wins a Point after Dropping His Racquet
何事もあきらめちゃいけないことを教えてくれる錦織さん pic.twitter.com/JMk89WYir5 — NishikoriGIF (@NishikoriGIF) August 6, 2016 From another angle Wow! What a point by @keinishikori in #Rio2016 via @Mikno78 pic.twitter.com/pkoZhZfqvA — Tennis24.com (@Tennis24com) August 6, 2016
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 