Novak Djokovic leads Andy Murray 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 3-3 How did we get here? We know Djokovic dominated the first two sets and seemed to be on track for a straight set win when Murray saved two break points. The crowd eventually shifted, Murray stiffened his back, and Novak missed a few volleys and hit…
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French Open 2015: Stanislas Wawrinka vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Semifinal Prediction
[8] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs. [14] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) Close Head-to-Head Series Both men have the ability to hit through a slow court and an opponent. Their head-to-head is dead even at 3-3, and interestingly, 5 of their 6 career meetings have come on clay. Wawrinka leads the clay court series 3-2 winning their two most recent…
French Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray Semifinal Prediction
#AndyMurray. #NovakDjokovic. Only 1 can stay unbeaten on clay in 2015 after tomorrow … http://t.co/SyZbFfE89zpic.twitter.com/q41MqCa8C1 — Live Tennis (@livetennis) June 4, 2015 [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [3] Andy Murray (GBR) This match has not been hyped to the level of the Djokovic-Nadal quarterfinal, but it might deserve equal hype based on 2015 clay court play. Djokovic won…
French Open 2015: Serena Williams vs. Timea Bacsinszky Semifinal Prediction
[1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [23] Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) Serena Williams is 4 short sets away from a 3rd Roland Garros title, a 20th Grand Slam singles title, and an ever stronger case for being the greatest of all time. Bacsinszky has the advantage of having nothing to lose. Having surpassed her seeding, the Swiss can…
French Open 2015: Ivanovic vs. Safarova Semifinal Prediction
[7] Ana Ivanovic (SRB) vs [13] Lucie Safarova (CZE) I have been wrong about Ivanovic starting with a 3rd round prediction. I was horribly wrong about her quarterfinal prospects. I ignored her dominating head-to-head record and picked her to lose in the quarters?!?! If I now pick Ivanovic, I will be going against Safarova’s 5-3…
French Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Quarterfinal Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [6] Rafael Nadal (ESP) This match has been talked about since Rafa’s ranking dropped to the point that it might be possible. Once the Roland Garros draw was announced, this seeming inevitability of this match has loomed over the rest of the tournament. It is now here. Rafa reached this point by looking…
French Open 2015: Andy Murray vs. David Ferrer Quarterfinal Prediction
[3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [7] David Ferrer (ESP) Andy Murray is playing the best clay court tennis of his career at the right time This match has a few wrinkles in it. David Ferrer has typically struggled with the Big 4. He does however hold a 2012 Roland Garros victory over Andy Murray. Ferrer also holds a…
French Open 2015: Bacsinszky vs. Uytvanck Quarterfinal Prediction
[23] Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) vs. Alison Van Uytvanck (BEL) It is hard finding highlights for either player The new Swiss Miss has a chance to solidify her status as a top 25 player. Alison Van Uytvanck stands in her way. Alison’s game has a bit more variety and touch than Bacsinszky’s, but the Swiss is quite…
French Open 2015: Serena Williams vs. Sara Errani Quarterfinal Prediction
My predictions yesterday were not particularly good. I will get back on the horse here and try to right the ship by getting as many matches right as I can. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs [17] Sara Errani (ITA) This is not a good match-up for Errani Serena Williams should win this match. Errani has played a lot…
French Open 2015: Federer vs. Wawrinka Quarterfinal Prediction
[2] Roger Federer (SUI) vs [8] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) It is good to have Stan Wawrinka back. He won a tune-up in India, pushed Nole hard in the Melbourne semis, and won Rotterdam. Then, Wawrinka sort of went away. His semifinal run in Rome, complete with a win over Nadal, was a good start. Reaching the…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 