Roland Garros 2014 – Andy Murray vs. Rafael Nadal Prediction

The 8 time champion and the clay court GOAT faces an interesting opponent in the semifinal. Andy Murray has tools that could/should make him hard to beat on clay.  Murray is fit, he is one of the fastest players on tour and he has one of the top service returns on tour.  The best analog…

Roland Garros 2014 – Women’s Semifinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (not before 3 p.m.) [7] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [18] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) – Are they friends? Do either want to have friends on the WTA?  …. I don’t really care about any of those memes surrounding this match.  I think two keys exist for this match: 1….

Andy Roddick Tweets Up Some Controversy on Monfils

Nothing pisses me off more when watching someone giving a horrible effort. Showboats when winning and rolls over when down #hatethat — andyroddick (@andyroddick) June 4, 2014 The thing about Andy Roddick being in the press I like most is that he will be bluntly honest when it comes to tennis.  Even if I disagree…

Roland Garros 2014 – Day 11 Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier  (2 p.m. start) [10] Sara Errani (ITA) vs [28] Andrea Petkovic (GER) – Errani’s recent history makes her the favorite.  A rematch of the 2012 final is quite possible even if it was not the greatest match ever. Court Suzanne Lenglen     [4] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [27] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) – I think Halep will win. However,…

Roland Garros 2014 – Day 11 Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier  (2 p.m. start) Match of the Tournament? [7] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [23] Gael Monfils (FRA) – I have been impressed with Monfils’ play to this point.  He is in some of the best form of his career.  Murray though seems to have a level of focus and confidence I have not seen from…

Milos’ Rise

Raonic is much better at tennis than I am at photography Consistency on Clay and Elsewhere in 2014 Milos Raonic has made a move toward the top tier of the game with consistency.  With JMDP unfortunately in a seeming state of constant injury, I have been wondering who would be the best of the 25…

Roland Garros 2014 – Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions Day 10

Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [7] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Garbine Muguruza (ESP) – I am going to predict the upstart to pul the upset.  She hits hard and flat.  She moves well.  If she can make Sharapova move, I think Muguruza has a good chance at winning.  If Muguruza is nervous, Sharapova will roll….