Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. [WC] Andrey Rublev (RUS) H2H – This should be fun, but Zverev is very solid. [13] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs. Gilles Muller (LUX) H2H – Again this should be fun, but Gael should win if he plays along the lines of how he played in Miami. [9] Richard Gasquet…
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Miami Open 2016: ATP Round of 16 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. [10] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – This is a very interesting match as Berdych could over power Gasquet or Gasquet could hit around Berdych with each leading to a different result. The slower surface might actually help Berdych as he can hit through a slow court. I…
Miami Open 2016: March 27th ATP and WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs. [31] Steve Johnson (USA) H2H – I’d love for Johnson to win and even think he has about a 40% chance to do so, but that does not make him the favorite. [13] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) vs. [Q] Magda Linette (POL) – Vika is back so to speak….
Miami Open 2016: March 25 WTA and ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Barbora Strycova (CZE) – Kerber is allowed a post-Slam hangover, but I think she will be back in the mix sooner rather than later. [8] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [Q] Taylor Fritz (USA) H2H – Unlikely, but I have a feeling. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [PR]…
Montpellier 2016: Championship Prediction
Richard Gasquet vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu This should be a fun match for both players and for the fans. Mathieu has a veteran’s chance at winning a late career title on French soil. Gasquet is ranked #10 in the world and has a chance to win a title on French soil as a #1 seed. Mathieu…
Montpellier 2016: Semifinal Predictions
Richard Gasquet vs. Dustin Brown This should be a fun contrast of styles and Dreddy loves to get to the net while Gasquet is an aggressive baseline player. This match has 2 keys: how well does Brown serve? and how well does Gasquet’s forehand hold-up under Brown’s pressure? I think Gasquet will move well enough…
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 4th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD A Great Slate of Matches [6] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Jérémy Chardy (FRA) H2H – Nishikori needs to be sharp as Chardy has had a few good results over the past 4 months. If Nishikori returns well and gets to Chardy’s backhand, the 6th seed will advance. If Chardy’s serve and forehand…
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Novak’s New York State of Mind
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #11 Novak Djokovic – Nole claiming his 10th major title and wrapping up his 4th year at #1 is about as comprehensive of a way to be #1 in my ranking as any. Novak was runner-up in Montreal and Cincinnati, but it all built toward his 2nd US Open crown….
US Open 2015: Federer vs. Gasquet Quarterfinal Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Richard Gasquet “Hey, I won 5 matches at Wimbledon this year.” “Yeah? I won 6.” This is not a good match-up for Richard Gasquet. Despite a strong run at Wimbledon and Cincinnati, Gasquet is the decided underdog in this match. Gasquet is quick enough that his game could elicit errors from Roger…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 