Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Veronica Cepede Royg (PAR) – Pliskova has all of the qualities of a Grand Slam Champion, can being seeded 6th help her cause? [1] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [WC] Destanee Aiava (AUS) – Halep has handled the #1 ranking reasonably well, but a 1st major would give her…
Tag: Petra Kvitova
Quick Hits: Nadal and Zverev’s Titles, Djokovic’s Hire, Kvitova’s Return, and More
I have been inundated with non-tennis issues for the past several weeks. I need to dig out with some quick hits. Rafael Nadal’s titles in Barcelona and Madrid confirm his status as the favorite for Roland Garros. Rafa is not as invulnerable as he may have been entering the 2008 French Open, but his form…
Petra Kvitova Meets with the Media after being Attacked and having Surgery
Great to see that smile 😃@Petra_Kvitova speaks to media for the first time since attack–> https://t.co/fIEpuAwvyZ pic.twitter.com/VmKPASMy0n — WTA (@WTA) December 23, 2016 Petra #Kvitova: "I don't care about how much time it takes, if 3 months, 6 months or a year. But that's for sure I want to return one day" pic.twitter.com/xq8Hld1aaI —…
Petra Kvitova Attacked
I have no special words and do not know any details beyond what has been reported regarding Petra Kvitova being attacked during a home robbery and sustaining injuries. Petra Kvitova underwent hand surgery after this attack. I hope the tennis world rallies around her. Focus on the sport of tennis can wax and wane due…
Czech Dynasty in Federation Cup
Pliskova dug deeeeep Despite Caroline Garcia’s warrior performance on the part of France, the Czech Republic just claimed its 5th Federation Cup title in a 6 year period! That is remarkable even if I am not the first voice to push Federation and Davis Cup results in this era of incredibly globalized tennis. These 5…
US Open 2016: September 4th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Picking a lot of Chalk Today No. 13 seed @JoKonta91 fires home 15 winners to help her take the first set over #Bencic. #usopen @Chase https://t.co/nfFkPTJHol — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 2, 2016 [13] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) – I like Konta again. Her results at the…
US Open 2016: August 31st Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [14] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Cagla Buyukakcay (TUR) – I think Petra is good for this round as well. [9] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) vs Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – Which career would you prefer? Kuznetsova has won 2 majors in singles while Wozniacki spent many weeks ranked #1 with no major titles….
US Open 2016: August 29th Women’s Predictions
#Tennis U.S. Open a chance for Monica Puig to prove Olympic gold was … https://t.co/Btjxxn6shY pic.twitter.com/cSSPlZTIu6 — Tennis daily post (@epeaktennis) August 28, 2016 Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Roberta Vinci (ITA) vs. Anna-Lena Friedsam (GER) – I do not see a repeat trip to the championship match, but Vinci should win this match….
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….
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 