Stylish win from @cilic_marin over Edmund, closing out tonight’s play in Shanghai. #SHRolexMasters pic.twitter.com/4dqBcSbllf — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 10, 2017 Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs. Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) – Cilic again should win, but I have not been overly confident about most of his matches this week. [1] Rafael Nadal…
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Shanghai Masters 2017: October 12th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. [10] Sam Querrey (USA) – If Dimitrov can match Querrey’s efficiency in serving big, I think his overall skill set will eventually win out. [3] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. [16] Juan Martin del Potro (ARG) – The two big men will duel, but I think the…
Shanghai Masters 2017: October 11th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. Ryan Harrison (USA) – Harrison is 1-3 vs. Dimitrov, but has played well enough in 2017 that he could spring an upset here. I think Dimitrov will come through in 2 competitive sets. [3] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Aljaz Bedene (GBR) – The big man should…
China Open and Japan Open 2017: ATP Championship Predictions
Dear readers, Sorry about not posting semifinal predictions for either event. I was sick (2017 has not been great with my health). Here are my takes on the two championship matches. China Open: Rafael Nadal vs. Nick Kyrgios Rafa has been pushed in this event. He has also responded. A win here puts Roger Federer…
China Open 2017: Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [6] John Isner (USA) – I don’t think Rafa enjoys playing Isner much. Rafa wins two ways: excellent play and grinding his opponent’s mental and physical game down. Isner hits so many aces that this grinding style doesn’t impact him as much. Isner led 2 sets…
China Open 2017: October 5th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Karen Khachanov (RUS) – Rafa rolls and is rolling toward #1 for 2017. [2] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Fabio Fognini (ITA) – If Fognini can make Zverev’s movement a factor, I think he could win. However, most factors lean toward the young German taking this match….
China 2017: October 3rd ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [WC] Juan Martin del Potro (ARG) vs. Pablo Cuevas (URU) – This could be a close match, but I think JMDP wins. [1] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Lucas Pouille (FRA) – Pouille can beat Nadal as he did at the 2016 US Open. I would not be shocked for this to…
US Open 2017: Nadal Wins the 2017 US Open Title for his 3rd Bite of the Big Apple
Rafael Nadal won his 3rd US Open title and his 16th Grand Slam title with a convincing 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Kevin Anderson. The big serving South African did not have enough weapons to keep the outcome of this match in doubt. Nadal did what he has done so well for 12 years now…
US Open 2017: Kevin Anderson vs. Rafael Nadal Championship Prediction
Pumped for tomorrow 💪 You can watch the #usopen final live in 🇿🇦 on @SuperSportTV at 2200 CAT 😁 pic.twitter.com/IO6KEqD7Io — Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) September 10, 2017 Kevin Anderson vs. Rafael Nadal On paper, this is a bigger mismatch than the men’s Wimbledon final in July or the men’s Roland Garros final in June….
US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin del Potro Semifinal Prediction
Rafael Nadal vs. Juan Martin del Potro When I first looked at the US Open draw, I thought Rafael Nadal is probably going to win this event. I did not feel that Nadal had played great in Montreal or Cincinnati, but I felt he had a a draw filled with guys he should beat. One…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 