We’d be lucky to get a repeat performance Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. [2] Andy Murray (GBR) – Murray is highly favored here. Dmitry Tursunov (RUS) vs. [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) – Stan should win, but Tursunov is always fun. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) – Their 2009 clash…
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Quick Hits: Nole, Stan, Milos, and Vika Shine
Novak Djokovic cemented his status as a heavy favorite entering the 2016 Australian Open. He has tons of confidence and momentum heading into his best major. What is not to like? Stan Wawrinka is my early #2 pick for the Aussie title. He and Novak have played five set matches each of the past 3 Australian Opens…
Chennai 2016 Championship Prediction: Wawrinka vs. Coric
Stan is nobody’s stepping stone or is he? Stan Wawrinka vs. Borna Coric A lot of experts have tabbed Coric for big things. He has played pretty well over 18 months. Facing Stan Wawrinka in the Chennai final should be a good measuring stick for the young Croatian. Stan leads their head-to-head 2-0 with a…
Chennai 2016: Semifinal Predictions
One match each away from a 2016 rematch Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [3] Benoit Paire (FRA) – I think Stan wins so long as he keeps his error count down. [8] Borna Coric (CRO) vs Aljaz Bedene (GBR) – Coric is no lock here, but I think he is clearly favored. I…
January 8th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Qatar [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Illya Marchenko (UKR) H2H – I like Rafa in this match as he is likely looking to see where he stands versus Nole. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [3] Tomas Berdych (CZE) H2H – Berdych could maybe take a set, but Nole will be too much even…
Tennis Power Ranking – Novak Claims 2015
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #12 This is a tough list to produce becuse Novak devoured so many ranking points in 2015 especially at the end of the year Novak Djokovic – Novak Djokovic won 3 majors, the World Tour Finals, 6 Masters 1000 events, and won Beijing, a 500 level event, in 2015. Nole…
World Tour Finals 2015: Roger Federer vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Stan Wawrinka Each man handed the other a straight set Grand Slam loss this year. Wawrinka went 20-3 and Federer went 18-4 in Grand Slam play this year. Federer was stronger in Masters 1000 play, and Stan has shown a penchant for finding his best tennis when he needs it most. Both…
World Tour Finals 2015: Stan Wawrinka vs. David Ferrer Prediction
Stan Wawrinka vs. David Ferrer In my view, this match all comes down to Stan’s mentality. On an indoor court at this stage of each man’s career, Stan should be able to serve big enough to dictate play. It is unclear how much fight Stan brought to his Monday match versus Nadal. Jim Courier questioned…
World Tour Finals 2015: Rafael Nadal vs. Stan Wawrinka Prediction
Rafael Nadal vs. Stan Wawrinka Rafa has played the best tennis of his season since the US Open ended. Stan Wawrinka has posted his best year in 2015. Wawrinka won Roland Garros and posted a 20-3 record in Grand Slam play reaching the final 8 or better of each major. Rafa and Stan have traded…
Paris Masters 2015: Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [10] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – Their rivalry changed when Murray won from 2 sets down at Wimbledon 2008 vs. Gasquet. Murray has been rolling in Paris. Gasquet has had a nice year in 2015, but I think Murray dominates. [8] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [13] John Isner…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 