[1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [23] Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) Serena Williams is 4 short sets away from a 3rd Roland Garros title, a 20th Grand Slam singles title, and an ever stronger case for being the greatest of all time. Bacsinszky has the advantage of having nothing to lose. Having surpassed her seeding, the Swiss can…
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Roland Garros 2015: June 3rd Tweets
#Djokovic's defeat of #Nadal at #RG15 was a spectacle, but not the one we hoped for. Post http://t.co/77CXtTOmpO pic.twitter.com/5ZLN4Uz5YL — The Tennis Review (@thetennisreview) June 3, 2015 Djokovic completes Tennis' Ultimate Takedown, and more thoughts from @jon_wertheim on Day 11: http://t.co/5ohtaIjxfv pic.twitter.com/iQBX1jVlk6 — SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) June 3, 2015 A centre court battle under the…
French Open 2015: Serena Williams vs. Sara Errani Quarterfinal Prediction
My predictions yesterday were not particularly good. I will get back on the horse here and try to right the ship by getting as many matches right as I can. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [17] Sara Errani (ITA) This is not a good match-up for Errani Serena Williams should win this match. Errani has played a lot…
French Open 2015: June 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Sunday Rain has Produced Quite a Slate of Matches [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [13] Lucie Safarova (CZE) – I will stick with my Sunday pick. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Sloane Stephens (USA) – I like Serena to win, but I also think Sloane’s backhand down the line can cause problems…
French Open 2015: May 30th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great slate of matches [4] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. [30] Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU)[30] – I like Petra here, but it also feels like a trap match. Petra has to avoid any big lapses vs. Begu. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [28] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) – Vika could win as these…
French Open 2015: May 28th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs Julia Goerges (GER) – An upset would surprise but not shock me in this match. Danka Kovinic (MNE) vs. Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) – Home court edge [4] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Silvia Soler-Espinosa (ESP) – If Petra can play close to her best level, she is…
French Open 2015: May 26th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Marina Erakovic (NZL) – Petra is a contender, but she is also highly unpredictable. That should not become a factor to consider in round 1. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Andrea Hlavackova (CZE) – Serena has 2 Roland Garros titles, but a triple crown may be…
Rome 2015: Partial May 14th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Victoria Azarenka (BLR) vs. Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU) – Vika’s clay court game seems to be in better shape than most years. More Please [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [Q] Christina McHale (USA) – I love McHale’s demeanor on court, and she has a solid game. There are times that is just…
Madrid 2015: May 7th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD These are a bit later than usual, but I am under the weather. Manolo Santana (11 a.m. start) [3] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [5] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) – Already in progress so no prediction [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [10] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) – This match should be a good measuring…
Madrid 2015: May 6th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Caroline Garcia (FRA) – Sharapova is likely to win on what seems to be her best surface. Wrong Surface I know [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs Victoria Azarenka (BLR) – For a second consecutive match, Serena finds herself benefiting from playing on clay. Serena adapts to dirt…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 