Predicted Winners in BOLD Great Slate of Matches as One Would Expect [12] Feliciano Lopez (ESP) v [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – I could see this go either way, but I think Nishikori is a higher level player in general so he is my pick. [13] Gilles Simon (FRA) v [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I’d love…
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Indian Wells 2015: Saint Patrick’s Day/March 17th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs Steve Johnson (USA) H2H – Johnson has a chance, but he is not my pick. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Donald Young (USA) H2H – Lefty vs. Lefty = Rafa winning [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Andreas Seppi (ITA) H2H – Federer is undefeated in 2015 except for his matches…
Indian Wells 2015: The Ides of March/March 15h ATP Predictions
Et tu Nick Kyrgios? This is a GREAT Slate of Matches for those who Have Tickets Predicted Winners in BOLD [31] Jérémy Chardy (FRA) vs. Donald Young (USA) – Young has a bit of momentum so I will pick him in what I consider to be a 50-50 match. [11] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. Nick…
Dubai 2015: Djokovic vs. Federer Prediction
A worthy sequel in 2015? The Dubai event always draws in a great field and when the draw holds up a tremendous final is in the offing. This year is no exception. Federer and Djokovic each won a title in Australia to start their seasons. Of course, Djokovic’s Australian Open is significantly more coveted than…
Dubai 2015: Semifinal Predictions
Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych I doubt it will be this one-sided, but I expect a similar result. Berdych has had a nice start to 2015. I don’t think he has much of a chance in this match, but Berdych has been quite consistent. Nole has won 2 of the past 3 slams after a…
Australian Open 2015 – Roger Federer’s Semifinal Streak Ends
While Roger has more US Open and Wimbledon titles, his Australian Open performances had been quite consistent. From 2004-2014, Federer posted a 64-7 record at the Australian Open resulting in 4 titles, 1 runner-up finish, and 6 semifinal finishes. That would be a bit like an NCAA basketball team doing no worse than the final…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 5 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Andreas Seppi (ITA) – I don’t see this as an easy match, but Federer in 3 or 4 is my pick. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Dudi Sela (ISR) – Stomach cramps are the only thing that could stop Rafa here. [7] Tomas Berdych (CZE) vs….
Australian Open 2015 – Day 3 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Form should generally hold, but expect a few more upsets than the first two days: I wish I had a ticket as this is a great slate of matches. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Simone Bolelli (ITA) – I don’t think this is the easiest match for Roger. Depending on how…
Australian Open 2015: Day 1 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Welcome Back as Tennis’ Off-season is Now Over [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) – Rafa’s draw is pretty soft after this match, but I think Rafa is low on confidence and is not yet grooved. I give Youzhny a 40% chance at the upset despite one of my…
Quick Hits: Federer’s 1000th and 84th, Ferrer Rises, and Wawrinka Defends a Title
Roger Federer Winning 1000 matches is no easy task as only two other men accomplished this feat in the Open Era. Roger Federer added to his established reputation for consistency across many years and to his growing legacy of logevity by joining Ivan Lendl an Jimmy Connors. Roger also has an outside shot at overtaking…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 