Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer Roger Federer has had an interesting year. He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, the quarterfinals of the French Open, was runner-up in Rome, runner-up in Basel, made a number of final 8 or better showings at Masters 1000 events and won Halle. He now finished second in his…
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Bercy 2013 Championship Prediction: Djokovic v. Ferrer
David Ferrer’s results suggest that he is clearly a top 4 player. He reached the French Open final, the Australian Open semifinal, and the quarterfinal round at the US Open and Wimbledon this year. He went 19-4 in Grand Slam singles matches in 2013. He was runner-up at the Masters 1000 events in Miami and…
Bercy 2013 Semifinal Predictions: Djokovic v. Federer & Nadal v. Ferrer
The Masters 1000 event in Paris is always good, but having all 8 World Tour Finals participants in the quarterfinal round was something. Here are my picks: 2 Novak Djokovic vs. 5 Roger Federer Federer has played well to get to this point. Beating Kevin Anderson, Phillipp Kohlschreiber and Juan Martin del Potro in succession…
Del Potro vs. Rafa and Nole vs. Tsonga Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Juan Martin del Potro vs. Rafael Nadal JMDP won last week in Tokyo and has a longer winning streak than Rafa at the moment. JMDP has had some historical success versus Rafa. His height makes some of Nadal’s high bounding spin a liability for the Spaniard. If JMDP serves bombs and…
2013 China Open Final Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H I think Nole has a good chance of winning, but until Rafa’s winning streak is snappedhe has to be favored. The new world #1 vs. the man he dethroned. This is the match everyone wants to see. My prediction is 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 for Nadal. [1] Serena…
Live Analysis of the 2013 Japan Open Final Raonic vs. Del Potro
I would have posted a prediction of this, but a massive deluge of rain that caused flooding in a relative’s basement led to a late night. Hence, I can live comment this match. First Set Del Potro held easily and Raonic returned the favor for a 1-1 start. Another easy hold and JMDP leads 2-1….
2013 China Open Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) H2H – I actually do not think Berdych is a bad pick here as he could win, and Rafa is due for a loss. Still, until Rafa loses or his knees look shaky, I think Rafa has to be favored in any match at the moment. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [5] Richard Gasquet (FRA) H2H – Richard…
2013 Japan Open Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Milos Raonic (CAN) v Ivan Dodig (CRO) – Mios has been on a role since Montreal. I would not say that he is knocking on the door of the top 5, but Milos’ recent play is noteworthy. Milos is not a lock to win this match, but a win would mesh with the recent form…
Raonic vs. Berdych Prediction
Milos Raonic was runner-up in Montreal and lost a tight round of 16 match at the US Open. The big Canadian may be cementing his spot in the top 15 in the world. Tomas Berdych reached the semifinal round in Cincinnati and also lost in the round of 16 at the US Open. Each man…
2013 US Open: Men’s Championship Prediction Djokovic vs. Nadal
2013 US Open Men’s Championship 1 Novak Djokovic vs. 2 Rafael Nadal The top two seeds meet in the final of the US Open just as happened in the 2013 Wimbledon championship match. Novak Djokovic has won 24 matches in Grand Slam play in 2013, and Rafa has won 13. Yet, they each have 1…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 