[1] John Isner (USA) vs [Q] Matthew Ebden (AUS) John Isner should win this match. He has won 10 ATP titles and is in his 23rd ATP Tour final. Isner has also won Newport 2 times in the past. Ebden is playing in his 1st ever tour final. That alone should give Isner a mental edge knowing how…
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Newport, Umag, & Bastad 2017: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Newport Peter Gojowczyk (GER) vs. [Q] Matthew Ebden (AUS) H2H – I think Ebden makes his qualifying run into a run to the final. [1] John Isner (USA) vs. Bjorn Fratangelo (USA) H2H – Isner should win this match and this event. He does need to put some pressure on Frantangelo’s serve to simplify his path to the final. Umag [WC] Ivan…
Newport, Bastad, & Umag 2017: July 21st Predictions
Newport [1] John Isner (USA) vs. Dennis Novikov (USA) H2H – Isner has to be favored, but his matches often involve tiebreaks. If Novikov can play well in tie breaks, he can pull the upset. [4] Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA) vs. Bjorn Fratangelo (USA) H2H – Could Frantangelo become the first Bjorn since 1980 to win a grass court title? Probably not. Bastad [7] Diego Schwartzman (ARG) vs. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) H2H – I’ll…
Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic Championship Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic Roger Federer came about as close to defeat as anyone could without losing when playing Marin Cilic last year at Wimbledon. This match pits those two combatants against one another with the Wimbledon title on the line. Here is a breakdown of this match. Experience Roger Federer has the experience…
Wimbledon 2017: Venus Williams vs. Garbine Muguruza Championship Prediction
A wonderful sight. 2017 #Wimbledon finalist @Venuseswilliams just can’t stop smiling 😄 pic.twitter.com/gwy3dj883q — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2017 Venus Williams vs. Garbine Muguruza Garbine Muguruza found herself in this same position in 2015. She played well and pushed Serena Williams when Serena was trying to close out each set. A lot has happened since…
Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer vs. Tomas Berdych Semifinal Prediction
Roger Federer taking on Tomas Berdych in the #Wimbledon semi-finals has got us reminiscing…😉#tbt #throwbackthursday pic.twitter.com/wjCVf446HD — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 13, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Roger Federer vs. Tomas Berdych Roger Federer leads his head-to-head with Tomas Berdych 18-6. This gives Federer wins in 75% of their matches played. On grass, Federer leads 2-1 (1-1 at…
Wimbledon 2017: Sam Querrey vs. Marin Cilic Semifinal Prediction
"This is a dream come true – to be in the semi-finals at #Wimbledon makes it even more special" – Sam Querrey pic.twitter.com/Yhzv6lYSGM — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Sam Querrey vs. Marin Cilic I like this match for several reasons. I think Cilic is a favorite who has a chance to recast how…
Wimbledon 2017: Venus Williams vs. Johanna Konta Semifinal Prediction
Johanna Konta – strong message to any your sportswoman / man 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/6n7HuhKMX1 — Michael Hamilton (@mikehamilton_14) July 11, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Venus Williams vs. Johanna Konta This match feels like the main event as compared to the other semifinal. Venus Williams has won 5 Wimbledon singles titles, has been a 3 time Wimbledon runner-up, has…
Wimbledon 2017: Muguruza vs. Rybarikova Semifinal Prediction
Will she reach the final for the 2nd time in 3 years? Garbine Muguruza vs. Magdalena Rybarikova According to experience and rankings, Garbine Muguruza will be reaching her 3rd major final in as many years. Will that actually happen? I don’t think so. Muguruza is the more powerful player. Her serve is strong, and her groundstrokes are…
Wimbledon 2017: Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) It will be closer than their Aussie encounter, but I think the result will be the same [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [24] Sam Querrey (USA) – I think Sam Querrey will win a set in this match. He is playing well and is showing a lot of ability in…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 