Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) vs. Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) [30] This half of the draw went as far away from form as possible. The #30 seed is the numeric favorite vs. an unseeded opponent. Both players have perhaps altered their careers with this semifinal run. I think Bacsinszky has a bit more momentum heading into this match…
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French Open 2017: June 7th Women’s Singles Predictions
Sorry About Not Posting for June 6th – A lot of Craziness in Life Prevented Me from Doing So Predicted Winners in BOLD Philippe-Chatrier Court (11 a.m. start) [2] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs [28] Caroline Garcia (FRA) (not before 2 p.m.) – The French crowd may be a major factor. Clay is also not the best surface…
French Open 2017: June 5th Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) [21] vs. Simona Halep (ROU) [3] – Halep seems to be the favorite in what has been an all-around crazy French Open. I think Halep can ground CSN’s game. Caroline Garcia (FRA) [28] vs. Alizé Cornet (FRA) – Cornet is a contender. Elina Svitolina (UKR) [5] vs. Petra Martic (CRO) – Svitolina has had…
French Open 2017: June 3rd Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Alizé Cornet (FRA) vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [9] – This match has me stumped. I love Cornet’s ability to produce big wins, but Aga’s style may not be bothered by Cornet’s counter-punching as much as an attacking player’s game would be. Elina Svitolina (UKR) [5] vs. Magda Linette (POL) Daria Kasatkina (RUS) [26]…
French Open 2017: June 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe-Chatrier (11 a.m. start) [20] Barbora Strycova (CZE) vs Alizé Cornet (FRA) – This is a tough match for me to call. I watched Cornet last summer in Cincinnati and was impressed. I think she can spring an upset of a sort in this match. [2] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs…
French Open 2017: May 30th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Philippe-Chatrier Court (11 a.m. start) [7] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) – Could Konta win this event? Entirely possible despite a 1st round loss in 2016 [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Jana Cepelova (SVK) – Halep is the favorite to take the title? Suzanne-Lenglen Court [5] Elina Svitolina (UKR) vs….
US Open 2016: September 7th Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs Ana Konjuh (CRO) – This is an intriguing match-up. Pliskova is riding a 10 match winning streak and just won a 3rd set tiebreak against a legend of the sport. Konjuh is the top 2016 bracket buster who keeps defying the odds. Each player has an incredible opportunity….
US Open 2016: September 5th Women’s Predictions
Arthur Ashe Stadium (11 a.m. start) [6] Venus Williams (USA) vs [10] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) – I picked Pliskova to reach the semifinal round when I looked at the draw. Venus is playing awfully well, but if Pliskova can hold serve fairly frequently she will force Venus to play long sets in order to win. That…
US Open 2016: September 3rd Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [31] Timea Babos (HUN) – Halep should win, but she will need to hold her court positioning. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Johanna Larsson (SWE) – This has the feel of a trap match, but I think Serena will advance in two sets with one set…
US Open 2016: September 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Lucie Safarova (CZE) – This battle of two former French Open runner-ups should be fun, but I think unless Safarova’s lefty game and variety bother Halep that this match will be rather one-sided. [6] Venus Williams (USA) vs Julia Goerges (GER) – Venus has earned the…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 