Tag: Serena Williams
US Open 2013: Na Li vs. Serena Williams Prediction
Expect a similar match Na Li is one of the few players in the draw who could challenge Serena Williams. Li has twice been a runner-up at the Australian Open so she has hard court successes in her resume. She also lost a tight and exciting match to Williams at Cincinnati 4 weeks ago 7-5,…
US Open 2013: Day 9 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Carla Suarez Navarro (18) – This could be interesting at times due to the angels that Carla Suarez Navarro creates. However, Serena should move into the final four. Na Li (5) vs. Ekaterina Makarova (24) – This is hard to call because Na Li is a bit unpredictable and because Makarova is…
US Open 2013: Day 7 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winner in BOLD Fourth Round Serena Williams (1) vs. Sloane Stephens (15) – This could be a good match, but I think Serena has to be the pick regardless of Melbourne. Agnieszka Radwanska (3) vs. Ekaterina Makarova (24) – Radwanska lacks power and could get pushed around for awhile, but I think she wins in straight sets. Na Li (5) vs. Jelena…
Cincinnati 2013 Final Prediction: Serena vs. Vika
#1 Serena Williams vs. #2 Victoria Azarenka Azarenka did win this encounter in 2013 Victoria Azarenka has a lot of credibility as compared to many others who have recently contended for the #1 ranking on the WTA Tour. She holds 2 Grand Slam titles and was ever so close to winning the 2012 US Open. Serena…
Cincinnati WTA Predictions: August 17, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Na Li (5) – Williams is obviously the favorite based on her form in 2013. Li is one of the few players who, if on her game, can push Serena outside of her comfort zone with both power and variety. I’m hoping Na Li is playing well so that…
WTA Cincinnati Predictions: August 16, 2013
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Serena Williams (1) vs. Simona Halep – I’ll take Serena. Victoria Azarenka (2) vs. Caroline Wozniacki (10) – Can the Great and Powerful Woz continue her rebound? I think she pulls off an upset. Roberta Vinci (12) vs. Jelena Jankovic (14) – I think JJ wins a 50-50 match.
WTA Toronto Final: Williams vs. Cirstea
Serena Williams (1) vs. Sorana Cirstea Serena Williams is having an outstanding 2013 and a win here would only add to that narrative. Still, if she does not win the US Open while dominating the other tour events to this degree may seem like a lesser result than it actually is. Serena has been imposing throughout the…
WTA Toronto Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Na Li (4) vs. Sorana Cirstea – I am picking Na Li as she has a great game and more experience, but she is also erratic. Serena Williams (1) vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (3) – This Wimbledon 2012 rematch is a contrast in styles, but I think Serena is clearly the favorite.
WTA Toronto Predictions August 8
Predicted Winners in BOLD Third Round Sara Errani (5) vs. Alize Cornet – Variety and fight should help Errani advance. Jelena Jankovic (15) vs. Sorana Cirstea – JJ is playing well enough in 2013 that she might move back into the top 7 or 8 at some point. Roberta Vinci (10) vs. Dominika Cibulkova – I love Vinci’s game. Marion Bartoli (7) vs. Magdalena Rybarikova – Wimbledon…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 