[3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. [13] Dominic Thiem (AUT) H2H – I like Roger Federer so long as his health holds up. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs Nick Kyrgios (AUS) – On clay, I like Rafa, but if Kyrgios beats Rafa it would be quite interesting on many levels. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Thomaz Bellucci…
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Rome 2016: May 12th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [Q] Christina McHale (USA) – This should be a fun test for Serena, but I think Serena wins. Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Barbora Strycova (CZE) – Can Bouchard string 2 some wins together? [8] Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) vs. [11] Timea Bascinszky (SUI) Madison Keys (USA)…
Masters Rome 2016: May 11th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs. Alexander Zverev (GER) H2H – If Federer is healthy, I like him to advance in a tough match. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. [Q] Stéphane Robert(FRA) H2H – Robert got through qualifying and one round, but he is done. [5] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) H2H – Kohlschreiber…
Rome 2016: May 11th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Roberta Vinci (ITA) vs. Johanna Konta (GBR) – This should be a close match. [5] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Madison Keys (USA) – Petra is so hard to predict. I have no idea as Keys could beat her, but on clay I like Petra a little more. [3] Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP) vs….
Masters Rome 2016: May 10th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs. Viktor Troicki (SRB) H2H – Kei has played well on clay as of late so based on his history he may lose here. I, however, think he will be pretty steady in Rome. [9] David Ferrer (ESP) vs. [Q] Filippo Volandri (ITA) H2H – Ferrer doesn’t lose matches…
Rome 2016: May 10th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) vs. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) – I think JJ wins this match, but I’d prefer to be wrong. [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Anna-Lena Friedsam (GER) – Serena will enter Paris as a bit of an enigma, but a strong showing in Rome may evaporate some of the mystery. Daria Gavrilova…
Madrid 2016: Djokovic vs. Murray Championship Prediction
#2 Andy Murray vs. #1 Novak Djokovic These two know what to expect heading into this match. Murray is the defending champion and just halted a Nadal winning streak. Djokovic is looking to once again be the sole leader in Masters 1000 Shields. They staged a strange but exciting match in the semifinal round of…
Madrid 2016: Cibulkova vs. Halep Championship Prediction
Dominika Cibulkova vs. Simona Halep This is potentially going to be a great match. Both players when playing good tennis fight for every inch of the court and never surrender a point. Each is playing well and healthy at the moment. Cibulkova leads their head-to-head 3-1, but Halep’s one win was their only meeting on…
Madrid 2016: Djokovic vs. Nishikori Semifinal Prediction
Kei Nishikori vs. Novak Djokovic Thus far in 2016, Kei has won Memphis, was runner-up in Miami, and runner-up at Barcelona. Those 3 events alone have helped Nishikori bank 1150 ranking points. Kei plays well on clay and has a great history in Madrid. However, I don’t see him beating Novak in Madrid because I…
Madrid 2016: Murray vs. Nadal Semifinal Prediction
I don’t see it being anywhere near this one-sided Andy Murray vs. Rafael Nadal Andy Murray lost to Rafael Nadal at Monte Carlo despite dominating the first set. Did Murray let Rafa off of the hook? Probably, but Murray could be in trouble if Rafa is a more confident player today than he was at…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 