Cooler Evening Conditions Should Help Nole Can Kei Derail Nole Again? [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [7] Kei Nishikori (JPN) I have some friends who are Djokovic fans and who worry about leg weariness after his 5 set battle with Gilles Simon. I think this being an evening match is a major plus for Novak. The extreme heat…
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Australian Open 2016: Roger Federer vs. Tomas Berdych Quarterfinal Prediction
One More Time: [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) Roger Federer lost his first meeting with Tomas Berdych at the 2004 Olympic games. Since that time the two have met 20 additional times. Roger leads their overall head-to-head 16-5. Berdych does own wins over Roger at both Wimbledon and the US Open. He also pushed…
Australian Open 2016: Radwanska vs. Suarez Navarro Quarterfinal Prediction
Crafty Tactician vs. Shotmaker:[4] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) vs [10] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) This should be a fun match. Carla Suarez Navarro hits a sweet one-handed backhand and is capable of generating impressive shots from tough spots on the court. Radwanska works her way through matches with consistency and an ability to adapt her skills to the situation…
Australian Open 2016: Serena Williams vs. Maria Sharapova Quarterfinal Prediction
Rematch or Revenge: [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) These two have met in many important matches, and Serena Williams has won all of these matches for more than a decade. The reasons for their one-sided match record break down as follows: Both Players are Good at First Strike Tennis and Taking Over a Point…
Australian Open 2016: Day 8 Men’s Predictions
This fairly intense exhibition match went to Raonic Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [13] Milos Raonic (CAN) – This is the match of the day. Each man won a tune-up event, and each man has played well to reach this point. I am torn. I think experience will help Stan, but Milos has…
Australian Open 2016: Day 8 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs. Annika Beck (GER) – I think Kerber is the biggest beneficiary of this half of the draw imploding. Vika likely would have gone deep regardless, but Kerber can build on her strong 2015 season by making a late round at the opening slam of 2016. [14] Victoria Azarenka…
Australian Open 2016: Day 7 Men’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [14] Gilles Simon (FRA) – I love Gilles, but this mountain is too high to climb. Novak should win in 3 sets. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [15] David Goffin (BEL) – Goffin could win this match. He is playing quite well and Thiem is good sparring for facing Federer. Still, Federer likely…
Australian Open 2016: Day 7 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD As we hit the round of 16 the number of good matches should increase [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs [12] Belinda Bencic (SUI) – I am tempted to take Bencic here, but I think Maria does enough to manufacture a tough 2 set win. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Margarita Gasparyan (RUS) –…
Australian Open 2016: Day 6 Men’s Predictions
Don’t Count Me Out Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. Lukas Rosol (CZE) – I like Stan here, but Rosol is a dangerous opponent. [16] Bernard Tomic (AUS) vs. John Millman (AUS) – Aussie battle [13] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs. [21] Viktor Troicki (SRB) – I like Milos to keep advancing. [2]…
Australian Open 2016: Day 6 Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs Barbora Strycova (CZE) – Muguruza has looked good through 2 rounds. [14] Victoria Azarenka (BLR) vs [Q] Naomi Osaka (JPN) – Vika has been in the best form of anyone through 2 rounds. [15] Madison Keys (USA) vs [20] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) – This is a 50-50 match. [9] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs [21]…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 