[1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [3] Simona Halep (ROU) Serena’s return to Indian Wells has been marked with something Serena knows a lot about – wins. Simona Halep is playing her best tennis of 2015 at Indian Wells. She also posted an impressive 6-0, 6-2 win versus Serena in the round robin portion of the 2014…
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Indian Wells 2015: March 18th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Simona Halep (ROU) VS Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) – CSN keeps making my picks look bad. I still think Halep is too steady to lose here. Serena Williams (USA) VS Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) – The Swiss is playing awfully well, but Serena is on a mission IMHO.
Indian Wells 2015: Ides of March/March 15th WTA Predictions
Et tu Garbiñe Muguruza? Predicted Winners in BOLD [1-WC] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [28] Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – Serena is likely to win this match. [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [26] Varvara Lepchenko (USA) – I’d love to see this match from the stands. If you have tickets, be sure to check out what should be a fun…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 9 Women’s Predictions
[3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) This should be a good match. Halep is a tough minded grinder and Makarova is a lefty shot-maker. If Makarova can make simple work of her service games utilizing her slice serve, she can then pressure Halep’s service games even more. Halep on the other hand has…
Aurtalian Open 2015 – Day 7 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Irina-Camelia Begu (ROU) – Begu has played quite well, but she is probably not the right Romanian to beat Bouchard. Canadian Content in Melbourne [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [21] Shuai Peng (CHN) – I almost went the other way on this one. If someone can make…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 5 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [Q] Lucie Hradecka (CZE) vs. Julia Goerges (GER) – Goerges has had a nice return to relevancy. [7] Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Caroline Garcia (FRA) – Bouchard is capable of another final weekend, but tests loom. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [31] Zarina Diyas (KAZ) – [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) vs [22] Karolina Pliskova…
Australian Open 2015 – Day 3 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) vs Roberta Vinci (ITA) – Call me crazy, but I think Vinci’s variety will help her pull an upset. [2] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Alexandra Panova (RUS) – Business as usual [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Jarmila Gajdosova (AUS) – Ditto Klara Koukalova (CZE) vs. Julia Goerges…
Australian Open 2015 – Women’s Draw: Impressions
Serena has a potentially interesting second round match. I hope Garbine Muguruza shows some of the fight she showed at Roland Garros last year. Azarenka vs. Stephens is a match to circle. Can Petra Kvitoa beat the heat when she plays day matches? Ana Ivanovic and Simona Halep both have to like their chances at…
Maria Sharapova Takes her Second Roland Garros Title
Maria Sharapova is now a two-time champion at Roland Garros. Her 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 victory over a determined Simona Halep offered tennis fans a lot to enjoy. Sharapova was already on track for a first ballot induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. However, any Grand Slam victory adds a layer of glory…
Roland Garros 2014 – Sharapova vs. Halep Prediction
This should be a good match for many reasons. Maria Sharapova knows she has a great opportunity to pocket a 5th Grand Slam singles title. Simona Halep is playing the best tennis of her young career. The two players also offer contrasting styles for viewers. Halep has a great ground game and covers the court…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 