Predicted Winners in BOLD STADIUM 1 [2] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Andrea Petkovic (GER) – This is not an ideal match for Kerber who needs some wins. I still think Kerber wins this match. [12] Venus Williams (USA) vs Jelena Jankovic (SRB) – I believe Venus wins this battle of two tour veterans and former…
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Indian Wells 2017: March 10th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Benoit Paire (FRA) vs. [WC] Taylor Fritz (USA) H2H – Home court edge + enthusiasm = victory? Kevin Anderson (RSA) vs. [Q] Federico Gaio (ITA) H2H – Mr. Anderson has not had a rough patch like this since the 3rd Matrix movie. Dustin Brown (GER) vs. Daniel Evans (GBR) H2H – I love Dreddy,…
Indian Wells 2017: March 10th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [11] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Heather Watson (GBR) – 2 years ago this battle of the Brits might have been a 50-50 match in my eyes. Right now, I think Konta is the clear favorite. [7] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs. Kirsten Flipkens (BEL) – Muguruza does not seem to have shaken off…
Brasil Open 2017: Championship Prediction
[3] Pablo Cuevas (URU) vs [2] Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) This week’s only clay court event on the ATP Tour is a 250 level tournament, but it has not disappointed in providing good tennis. Each finalist has a great opportunity to grab a title and coveted ranking points. Ramos-Vinolas is younger by 2 years and slightly higher in the rankings,…
ATP Predictions March 4, 2017: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil
Dubai Singles final (not before 7 p.m.) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – Verdasco can trouble Murray (see Wimbledon 2013), but I don’t see Murray losing unless Verdasco is zoning. I never expect a player to zone so I will take Andy Murray to win 6-4, 6-4. ********************************************* Abierto Mexicano Telcel Singles final (not…
March 3rd ATP Predictions: Dubai, Acapulco, and Brazil/Brasil
Predicted Winners in BOLD Duabi Fernando Verdasco (ESP) vs. Robin Haase (NED) H2H – Hot sauce ascending? [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [7] Lucas Pouille (FRA) – I like Murray to win this match, but if Pouille is at his best this should be a must see match. Abierto Mexicano Telcel [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs….
ATP March 2nd Predictions: Dubai, Mexico, and Brasil
Predicted Winners in BOLD Dubai Robin Haase (NED) vs. Damir Dzumhur (BIH) H2H [4] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs. Fernando Verdasco (ESP) H2H – I like Verdasco in a a mild upset. [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – This would be a quality win for the world #1, and I expect him to get…
Australian Open 2017: Federer vs. Nadal – Championship Prediction
#RogerFederer showers praise on #RafaelNadal before #AusOpen final, declaring he’s Rafa’s No. 1 fan! >> https://t.co/ApstH0M3Iv pic.twitter.com/A3OZXGVLBk — Live Tennis (@livetennis) January 28, 2017 Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal This match is a blast from the past and historically significant. Federer and Nadal have only played twice since Roger switched racquets. Nadal won a…
Australian Open 2017: Serena vs. Venus One More Time
Hey, let’s do this again in 2017 Championship Match: Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams Venus Williams holds 7 major singles titles and an 8th would be a great capstone for a career that shines. Serena Williams is seeking sole possession of the all-time singles major total in the Open Era. One way or another the…
Australian Open 2017: Rafael Nadal vs. Grigor Dimitrov Semifinal Prediction
Rafael Nadal vs. Grigor Dimitrov Grigor Dimitrov is riding a 10 match winning streak, is 6’3″, has a big serve, is a shot-maker, and beat Rafael Nadal in their most recent meeting. That all bodes well for the Bulgarian. What does not bode well are his 6 losses to Nadal, the 3 of 5 set…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 