Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Fabio Fognini (ITA) H2H – I have been bullish on Fognini this entire event. I think Rafa has enough defensive skills as well as shot-making ability of his own to diffuse a red hot Fognini. Fognini has claimed some big wins over Nadal, but the odds are…
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Masters Miami 2017: March 30th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [10] Tomas Berdych (CZE) H2H – Berdych is capable of winning this match, but history tells us he is the decided underdog. Roger Federer is likely to play a light clay court schedule so he could be motivated to grab as many computer points as possible in…
Masters Miami 2017: March 28th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Order of play Stadium (11 a.m. start) [2] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Federico Delbonis (ARG) H2H – Kei is likely to return well enough to win this match in a fairly straightforward manner. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Nicolas Mahut (FRA) H2H – Mahut doesn’t have enough weapons to…
Masters Miami 2017: March 25th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I would help you try to win Miami, but I think given 2006 that I deserve some paid leave due to already helping out Saturday, March 25, 2017 Order of play Stadium (11 a.m. start) [1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Horacio Zeballos (ARG) H2H – Stan’s stint as the #1 seed…
Tennis Power Ranking 2017 #2: The Wizard of Oz Penned a Sequel at Indian Wells
Indian Wells 2017: Roger Federer Shines in the Desert & Claims 90th Title * A Top 11 Due to My Awful Oversight with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Roger Federer – He did not do much at Dubai, but his match play in Melbourne and Indian Wells leaves Roger holding 2 big trophies and claiming 3000 ranking points since…
Indian Wells 2017: Wawrinka vs. Federer Championship Prediction
Stan Wawrinka vs. Roger Federer The past two major winners on the men’s side of tennis will clash in the Indian Wells final. This is a match that has to please the tournament organizers. Stan Wawrinka made it through Murray’s half of the draw with some close matches but not having to face the #1…
Indian Wells 2017: Men’s Semifinal Predictions
Swiss Army Final? Probably, but Does it Come w/ a Can Opener and Cork Screw? [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [21] Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP) I am more confident of Stan Wawrinka advancing than Roger Federer reaching the final. I think Wawrinka’s power baseline game and bluntly impactful serve leave Pablo Carreno Busta one path…
Indian Wells 2017: March 17th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [9] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [15] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) H2H – If Kyrgios serves like he did in his 2 recent wins vs. Novak Djokovic, this pick will look foolish. I think Federer is riding high mentally after picking up his 2nd win of 2017 vs. Rafael Nadal. Also, playing during the…
How Much Should One Read into Djokovic and Federer’s Losses this Week?
Not much is my quick answer. We already know that Novak Djokovic is not playing at the airtight level he played at from January 2015 through June 2016. We already know that Roger Federer is 35 and will not be as consistent in his results as he was at 25. Consider that Nick Kyrgios hit…
Tennis Power Ranking 2017 #1: Federer as the Wizard of Oz
The First Tennis Power Ranking of 2017: Fedal Rise Andy Murray – Based upon his torrid finish to 2016 and his runner-up finish in Qatar Murray tenuously holds on to his #1 spot. He did not handle the pressure of being the #1 seed at a Grand Slam particularly well. Novak Djokovic – Novak’s #2 spot is…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 