Preliminary Thoughts I have been thinking about this match since Federer closed out Milos Raonic in an efficient 3 sets. Federer entered the second week needing to play win four 3 out of 5 set matches in six days. This was not an ideal situation for a veteran player. Still, the fog began to lift…
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Federer or in Some Ways it is Always 2003
Nole will need to make Federer feel the grass and dirt After Nick Kyrgios’ explosive performance versus Rafael Nadal, I wrote about how that win brought me back to Boris Becker’s 1985 Wimbledon victory. Becker’s early years helped inspire me to play tennis so I am always fascinated to see a player breakout and become…
Quick Hits: Djokovic vs. Federer – The Tale of the Tape
Grand Slam Domination by Djokovic and Federer Meet the new bosses; same as the old bosses These two men have combined to win 23 Grand Slam singles titles, and the number will be 24 after Sunday. Novak Djokovic is 16-2 in 2014 Grand Slam play. Roger Federer is 14-2 in 2014 Grand Slam play. Boris…
Wimbledon 2014: Federer vs. Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Ljubicic has helped Raonic find his grass court footing I think this semifinal is harder to predict than the last one. I believe Dimitrov is playing better than Raonic and maybe better than anyone other than Djokovic. Federer is undefeated in Wimbledon semifinal matches. All of that bodes well for Roger, but Roger is nearly…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 4 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I am not expecting an encore Singles – Second Round Lukas Rosol (CZE) vs. [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) – I think this will fall somewhere between “paybacks are hell” and “lightening strikes twice.” Rafa wins in a semi-competitive match. Gilles Muller (LUX) vs. [4] Roger Federer (SUI) – Federer should win….
Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov Post Grass Court Wins
Roger Federer Due to a walk-over, Roger Federer only played 3 matches to win his 7th Halle title. Roger did play an exhibition on the day of his walk-over and played doubles at Halle finishing as a runner-up. Federer should feel like his game is adjusting if not adjusted to grass. He of course has…
Federer’s 2014 is What I am Looking for in a Top Newcomer
2014 Numbers for 3 Players Both Men are in Grass Court Finals Tomorrow ATP 250 Level: Player X – 2 Titles Player Y – 1 Runner-up Finish, 1 Pending Final Player Z – 1 Title, 1 Pending Final ATP 500 Level: Player X – N/A Player Y – 1 Title Player Z – 1 Title…
Halle 2014: Federer vs. Falla Championship Prediction
[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alejandro Falla (COL) Roger leads their head-to-head meeting 6-0 and 4 of these matches have been on grass. That along with Federer winning Halle 2003-2006, 2008 and 2013 make him a heavy favorite. Falla did win the first two sets of their 2010 Wimbledon first round tilt. Falla also took a set off of…
Halle 2014: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs Alejandro Falla (COL) – Saving 5 match points is no easy task. So long as Kohlschreiber comes back down from the adrenaline rush, I think his variety will carry him to victory. [2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [4] Kei Nishikori(JPN) – From Miami forward, Nishikori could be said to have played better than Federer….
Halle 2014: Quarterfinal Predictions
Rafael Nadal being beaten was not shocking. We are still waiting on a grass court follow-up to the 2008 Wimbledon final. Federer and multiple German players in the quarterfinal round mean the tournament directors are likely pretty happy about the state of things even with Nadal losing. Predicted Winners in BOLD Alejandro Falla (COL) vs Peter Gojowczyk(GER) H2H –…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 