Ground Hog Day? Novak hopes so and Murray Hopes Not #1 vs #2: Oceans in between Us? Normally when the world #1 meets the world #2 the expectation is that the match could go either way. Novak Djokovic is so far ahead in the computer rankings, and he has beaten Andy Murray 3 times in…
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Australian Open 2016: Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber Championship Prediction
Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber Styles Make Matches Angelique Kerber is an excellent player whose game is built around a powerful lefty forehand, excellent movement, and a fighting spirit. Kerber’s biggest weakness is her serve. Serena Williams also possesses a fighting spirit and powerful ground strokes, but her serve is a major strength. This leaves…
Australian Open 2016: Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Will it be this? Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic The winner of this match gets the dubious task of trying to dethrone the most decorated hard court Australian Open/Championships player of all time. Andy Murray is #2 in the world, but for the second half of 2015 he did not appear to be Djokovic’s biggest…
Australian Open 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer Semifinal Prediction
We can hope for a classic between two of the all time greats Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer This match is getting 2016 off to a bang. Roger played well in Brisbane to reach the final and has yet to drop a set in Melbourne. Novak dominated Qatar and has looked strong in Melbourne minus…
Australian Open 2016: Angelique Kerber vs. Johanna Konta
Upward Bound or Meteoric Rise? Angelique Kerber vs. Johanna Konta This is a great opportunity for both players. I have gotten Konta wrong in virtually every round. I think she very well could eliminate Kerber particularly because Kerber’s serve is vulnerable. Still, Kerber competes like crazy and looks very sharp between her showing here and…
Australian Open 2016: Serena Williams vs. Agnieszka Radwanska Semifinal Prediction
The Main Event: Serena Williams vs. Agnieszka Radwanska Aga is the #4 seed and won the tour finale last year. She is on a huge winning streak. She is also a massive underdog in this event. The two did stage a classic match at Wimbledon 2012. I hope this is of similar quality and suspect it…
Australian Open 2016: Milos Raonic vs. Gael Monfils Quarterfinal Prediction
Greatest lost point ever? [13] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs [23] Gael Monfils (FRA) This is the match of the day among the male and female quarterfinalists. Milos has played incredibly well in 2016 taking a title in Brisbane by knocking off Roger Federer, running through 3 rounds in Melbourne, and beating 2014 Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka…
Australian Open 2016: David Ferrer vs. Andy Murray Quarterfinal Prediction
[2] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [8] David Ferrer (ESP) David Ferrer has had some success versus Andy Murray, but he is decidedly the underdog heading into this match. Ferrer has played quite well at this event, and my predictions have been wrong on him in multiple rounds. I think Ferrer’s best chance at victory comes with Murray…
Australian Open 2016: Johanna Konta vs. Shuai Zhang Quarterfinal Prediction
Johanna Konta (GBR) vs Shuai Zhang (CHN) Anyone saying they picked this quarterfinal is likely a savant, a random number generator, or a liar. Both players have achieved more than anyone expected when the tournament started, and both players are presented with a unique opportunity to reach a Grand Slam semifinal or further perhaps changing her…
Australian Open 2016: Angelique Kerber vs. Victoria Azarenka Quarterfinal Prediction
I don’t think it will be quite this close [7] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [14] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) This should be a great match. Kerber posted many good results in 2015 outside of the majors. I compared her 2015 to Magnus Norman’s 1999 campaign. Norman turned his solid 1999 showings into an Australian Open semifinal, a Roland…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 