Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Richard Gasquet (FRA) vs. Steve Johnson (USA) – Steve Johnson certainly could win this match, but I think Gasquet’s career has gone from frighteningly inconsistent to pretty consistent over the past 2 or 3 years. Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA) vs. [WC] Daniel Evans (GBR) – I think the veteran nabs a…
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Mercedes Cup 2016: Thiem vs. Kohlschreiber Championship Prediction
[3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. [7] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H Kohlschreiber has had some career success on grass and holds a 2-0 head-to-head lead over Dominic Thiem. Both of their career matches were on clay, and Thiem made big improvements from the first match to the second. On paper, everything seems to favor Kohlschreiber. Dominic…
Ricoh Open 2016: Mahut vs. Muller Championship Prediction
[7] Gilles Muller (LUX) vs [8-WC] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) Mahut is the recently minted #1 player in the world in doubles. He also has won 3 career singles titles on grass. Muller owns a Wimbledon win over Rafael Nadal (2005) and is ranked 5 spots above Mahut in the most recent ATP singles rankings. Muller has…
Mercedes Cup 2016: Kohlschreiber vs. Del Potro Semifinal Prediction
Semifinal Prediction: [WC] Juan Martin del Potro (ARG) vs. [7] Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) Philipp Kohlschreiber has reached the Halle final twice on grass claiming one title. Juan Martin del Potro won a bronze medal at the 2012 olympic games and reached the 2013 Wimbledon semifinal. Both players have had good results on grass, but I’d…
Mercedes Cup 2016: Federer vs. Thiem Semifinal Prediction
Two Top 10 Players Warrant Their Own Prediction Semifinal Prediction: [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) H2H Unlike some head-to-head statistics, Federer vs. Thiem’s matches are quite current. Both meetings have occurred in 2016. Federer won in straight sets on plexicushion in Brisbane. Thiem won in straight sets on clay in Rome….
Ricoh Open 2016: Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Someone called for aces? [3] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) vs. [7] Gilles Muller (LUX) H2H – Dr. Ivo may be in his mid 30s, but on grass I’ll take the big man. [8-WC] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) vs [5] Sam Querrey (USA) – Both Mahut and Querrey have won titles on grass, but I think…
Mercedes Cup 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD For a 250 Level Event, this Final 8 is Quite Strong [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) H2H – Part of me wants to pick Youzhny based on surface experience and Thiem’s big swings not being ideal for grass. Still, Thiem is the percentage pick to win. [1] Roger Federer…
Ricoh Open 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [7] Gilles Muller (LUX) H2H – On a medium paced or slow surface, I’d take Ferrer 10 out of 10 times. I am a little iffy about this pick on grass. [2] Bernard Tomic (AUS) vs. [8-WC] Nicolas Mahut (FRA) H2H – Mahut is always prepared and plays quite…
Mercedes Cup 2016: June 9th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Dominic Thiem (AUT) vs. Sam Groth (AUS) H2H – I like Thiem, but his deep run in Paris may mean his grass court adjustments have not taken place yet. This could be a huge opportunity for Groth. [1] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Taylor Fritz(USA) 4-3 – to be completed (not before…
Ricoh Open 2016: June 9th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) vs. [WC] Igor Sijsling (NED) H2H – I think the big man wins this match even if Igor has some home court love coming his way. [1] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. Dudi Sela (ISR) H2H – Ferrer has had his moments on grass. [7] Gilles Muller (LUX) vs. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 