Men’s Sweet 16: Rare Waters of a Wide Open Major KEY – Chances for winning the title are not predicated on which group one is in with two exceptions. The puncher’s chance grouping does seem to have a chance to win 4 more matches, but those chances seem low. The final grouping just doesn’t quite…
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Wimbledon 2016: Day 5 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Dreddy vs. Kyrgios could be unreal Predicted Winners in BOLD – This is a Great Slate of Matches for Day 5 JMdP -“Hey, you know I’m not in the big 4, but I have a major title.” SW – “Well, I’ve got two.” (PR) Juan Martin del Potro VS (4) Stan Wawrinka – If JMDP were a little more…
Wimbledon 2016: Day 3 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Adrian Mannarino (FRA) – I like Novak to advance in this match. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) v [Q] Marcus Willis (GBR) – Roger will be the bad guy, but he should win. [16] Gilles Simon (FRA) v Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – Grigor needs a win here…
Wimbledon 2016: Day 1 Gentlemen’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [WC] James Ward (GBR) – I like Novak here. Last match first match [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Guido Pella (ARG) – Roger should advance. [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs Sam Groth (AUS) – This is no easy match for Kei, but I think he eventually…
Excellent Videos Tweeted by @Wimbledon
Be Sure to Follow @Wimbledon if you have a Twitter account as their content is top notch! Juan Martin del Potro’s Serve in Slow Motion Wait, wait, wait…💥@delpotrojuan #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/3kkfZWJCx5 — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 21, 2016 Roger Federer’s Backhand Up close and personal with @rogerfederer #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/zgWck1qjix — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 22, 2016 Garbine Muguruza…
Debating Tennis with the Tennis Insider Part 1
Preface There have been some recent developments at Tennis Abides about which I am excited. The second youtube video recently posted, and my interview with a former college tennis player was quite popular. Beyond that, new product reviews, interviews, and youtube takes are in the pipeline. This past weekend, Kelechi Agu asked me if I’d…
Halle 2016: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alexander Zverev (GER) H2H – Recently, I’ve generally been favoring younger players versus veteran players. Roger Federer playing at Halle is not a normal veteran. [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. [PR] Florian Mayer (GER) H2H – Thiem is having the 3rd best year on tour. He has won…
Halle 2016: Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Marcos Baghdatis (CYP) H2H – A veteran making a late surge versus a young talent makes for an interesting match-up. I like Zverev if solely because Baghdatis has dodged a few close calls to get to this point. [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [5] David Goffin (BEL) H2H –…
Halle 2016: June 16th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs. Ivo Karlovic (CRO) H2H – This is a classic puncher vs. boxer match. Kohlschreiber has more variety and a more sound skill set than Ivo. However, Ivo is going to hold serve almost every game he serves so the big man will be in the mix to…
Halle 2016: June 15th Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [8] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) vs. Marcel Granollers (ESP) H2H – On clay, I’d take the Spaniard. On a hard court, I think this is a 50-50 match. On grass, I am taking Kohlschreiber. [2] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. [PR] Florian Mayer (GER) H2H – Mayer can win this match, and my hunch is…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 