First Round Fabio Fognini (14) vs. Radek Stepanek – This is a tough match to predict. On clay, Fognini is favored. Based on recent form, Fognini is favored. On a hard court that plays faster than most, I am taking Radek. Jerzy Janowicz (16) vs. James Blake – Jerzy FTW Marcel Granollers vs. Lukas Rosol – I like Granollers’ game. Nicolas Almagro (13) vs. Grigor Dimitrov –…
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WTA Toronto Final: Williams vs. Cirstea
Serena Williams (1) vs. Sorana Cirstea Serena Williams is having an outstanding 2013 and a win here would only add to that narrative. Still, if she does not win the US Open while dominating the other tour events to this degree may seem like a lesser result than it actually is. Serena has been imposing throughout the…
Masters Canada Championship: Rafa vs. Raonic Prediction
Can Raonic Win? Milos can win this match, but it is a long shot that he does. Not because he lacks weapons, but because Rafael Nadal is playing as well as I have seen him play since 2010. Nadal is moving well, he is showing touch at the net, and of course he has…
WTA Toronto Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Semifinals Na Li (4) vs. Sorana Cirstea – I am picking Na Li as she has a great game and more experience, but she is also erratic. Serena Williams (1) vs. Agnieszka Radwanska (3) – This Wimbledon 2012 rematch is a contrast in styles, but I think Serena is clearly the favorite.
WTA Toronto Predictions August 8
Predicted Winners in BOLD Third Round Sara Errani (5) vs. Alize Cornet – Variety and fight should help Errani advance. Jelena Jankovic (15) vs. Sorana Cirstea – JJ is playing well enough in 2013 that she might move back into the top 7 or 8 at some point. Roberta Vinci (10) vs. Dominika Cibulkova – I love Vinci’s game. Marion Bartoli (7) vs. Magdalena Rybarikova – Wimbledon…
Tennis Masters Canada: August 8 ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Third Round Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Denis Istomin – If Novak is going to finish 2013 #1 he will need to do well at events such as this one. Andy Murray (2) vs. Ernests Gulbis – Murray should win, but Gulbis does have the firepower to pull the upset if Murray is not playing well. Benoit Paire vs. Marinko…
Tennis Masters Canada: Predictions for August 7
Predicted Winners in BOLD Second Round Andy Murray (2) vs. Marcel Granollers – This is not the easiest first match for Murray. Still, one has to pick the world #2. Nikolay Davydenko vs. Pablo Andujar – Davydenko played well to beat Simon. Perhaps he is having a renaissance, but Andujar is a tough customer. Vasek…
Tennis Masters Canada: Predictions for August 6
Predicted Winners in BOLD Second Round Richard Gasquet (7) vs. Martin Klizan – Kilzan is playing well, but I think Gasquet in Quebec wins this match. Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Florian Mayer – Mayer is a tough opponent, but Novak should win. Kei Nishikori (9) vs. Andreas Seppi – Nishikori could have a big week. First Round Jerzy Janowicz (15) vs. Julien Benneteau – Jerzy could be…
Wimbledon 2013: Djokovic vs. Murray Championship Prediction
Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] v Andy Murray (GBR) [2] Will it be this? or this? Novak Djokovic has reached his 11th major final and looks to claim his 7th major title. Andy Murray has reached his 7th major final and looks to claim his 2nd major title. For the 3rd time in the past 52 weeks, these two men…
Wimbledon 2013: Lisicki vs. Bartoli Championship Prediction
Sabine Lisicki (GER) [23] v Marion Bartoli (FRA) [15] 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in 2011 Could be Close to the 2013 Scoreline This match, like the entire 2013 Ladies’ draw has been, is hard to predict. Marion Bartoli is unorthodox in her style of play and in her training. Sabine Lisicki is a hot and cold power player with a history…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 