Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [3] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) – This is potentially an interesting match, but as we saw in Melbourne it is possibly a one-sided affair. [18] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. [13] Victoria Azarenka – Call me crazy, but I think Pilskova is on the uptick. She needs…
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Indian Wells 2016: St. Patrick’s Day Quarterfinal Predictions
I am mixing WTA and ATP Predictions Today as I have Been in Ill Health and Don’t Feel like Making 2 Posts. (any mistakes I make will be blamed on my illness) Predicted Winners in BOLD [18] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Daria Kasatkina (RUS) – This should be a fun if under appreciated match. …
Indian Wells 2016: March 11 WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [10] Venus Williams (USA) vs. [Q] Kurumi Nara (JPN) – Venus is back at Indian Wells. [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. Vania King (USA) – Simona says she is playing better so I guess I should take her word, but this is a tough draw. [5] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [Q]…
Indian Wells 2016: March 11th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Alexander Zverev (GER) vs. Ivan Dodig (CRO) H2H – This Should be a fun one Vasek Pospisil (CAN) vs. [WC] Jared Donaldson (USA) H2H – Power makes the difference? Donald Young (USA) vs. Andreas Seppi (ITA) H2H – This could go either way, but Young tends to win some matches Ernests Gulbis (LAT) vs. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez…
Indian Wells 2016: Day 1 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD ** I have most of the matches up, but the ATP website in some cases simply listed a player vs. an unnamed qualifier. I have nothing to say about those matches. Borna Coric VS Lucas Pouille (WC) – This match will be a good test for Coric. Frances Tiafoe VS (WC) Taylor Fritz – Fritz has momentum…
Marseille, Rio, and Delray Beach Championship Predictions
Marseille 2016 Championship Match: [4] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Nick Kyrgios (AUS) H2H This is the premiere match of the day as it pits the 2014 US Open champion against a player tabbed by many to have a big future in tennis. Both men possess massive serves and powerful groundstrokes. As well as Cilic moves, Kyrgios is the…
Ecuador 2016: Championship Prediction
I think Bellucci reverses last year’s loss in Ecuador Thomaz Bellucci vs. Victor Estrella Burgos I do not have a ton to say about this match due to a lot going on for me this weekend. I have always liked Bellucci’s game and have been puzzled by his lack of a break through on tour….
Sofia, Bulgaria 2016: Championship Prediction
Viktor Troicki vs. Roberto Bautista Agut The top two seeds come into the final with momentum. Troicki is making a bit of comeback. Bautista Agut won a tune-up for the Australian Open, played well in Melbourne, and not is in a second tournament final of 2016. Bautista Agut’s grinding style and his confidence will likely…
Montpellier 2016: Championship Prediction
Richard Gasquet vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu This should be a fun match for both players and for the fans. Mathieu has a veteran’s chance at winning a late career title on French soil. Gasquet is ranked #10 in the world and has a chance to win a title on French soil as a #1 seed. Mathieu…
Montpellier 2016: Semifinal Predictions
Richard Gasquet vs. Dustin Brown This should be a fun contrast of styles and Dreddy loves to get to the net while Gasquet is an aggressive baseline player. This match has 2 keys: how well does Brown serve? and how well does Gasquet’s forehand hold-up under Brown’s pressure? I think Gasquet will move well enough…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 