Rogers Cup 2014 Toronto – Day 4 Predictions

  Predicted Winners in BOLD Yesterday, I got every match right so I hope the good times continue [3] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Kevin Anderson (RSA) H2H – Anderson certainly can win this match, but I think Stan is the clear favorite. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [13] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)  H2H – Novak had a long match…

Rogers Cup Toronto 2014: Day 3 Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Rain has Meant there are a Lot of Matches to Predict [WC] Nick Kyrgios (AUS) v [8] Andy Murray (GBR) H2H – I’d love to see Kyrgios win, but I think what is the best story and what is likely diverge here. [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v Gael Monfils (FRA) H2H – It should be fun,…

Roger Cup 2014 Toronto: Day 1 Predictions

2014 Masters Canada or You will always be the Canadian Open to Me Predicted Winners in BOLD Stadium [15] Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Denis Istomin(UZB) H2H – This is not the easiest first round match for the recent Wimbledon quarterfinalist, but Cilic w/ Goran in his corner is playing well. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) vs Julien Benneteau…

Can Hewitt exact some Revenge on Karlovic for 2003?

Karlovic has been a hard nut to crack for Hewitt Lleyton Hewitt entered Wimbledon 2003 as the defending champion and as the top player of the New Balls generation.  His peers were making inroads prior to Wimbledon 2003. Juan Carlos Ferrero was an Australian Open quarterfinalist and won Roland Garros.  Andy Roddick was an Australian…

Wimbledon 2014: 1 Novak Djokovic vs 4 Roger Federer Prediction

Preliminary Thoughts I have been thinking about this match since Federer closed out Milos Raonic in an efficient 3 sets.  Federer entered the second week needing to play win four 3 out of 5 set matches in six days.  This was not an ideal situation for a veteran player.  Still, the fog began to lift…

Wimbledon 2014: Federer vs. Raonic Semifinal Prediction

Ljubicic has helped Raonic find his grass court footing I think this semifinal is harder to predict than the last one.  I believe Dimitrov is playing better than Raonic and maybe better than anyone other than Djokovic.  Federer is undefeated in Wimbledon semifinal matches.  All of that bodes well for Roger, but Roger is nearly…

Wimbledon 2014: Djokovic vs. Dimitrov Semifinal Predicition

Novak Djokovic is 2 matches away from winning his 2nd Wimbledon title in 4 years and reclaiming the #1 ranking.  Grigor Dimitrov is riding a grass court winning streak and playing some of the best tennis of his career.  This should be a fun final for the fans as there is a contrast in styles…

Wimbledon 2014: Ladies’ Singles Semifinal Previews and Predictions

There were plenty of reasons to doubt the arrival of any of these four semifinalists.  Safarova is seeded 23rd.  She was supposed to go out in the 3rd round.  Kvitova has played largely forgettable tennis since the 2011 season finale.  Bouchard was part of the group of death with Serena and Maria Sharapova.  Halep is…

Wimbledon 2014: Day 10 Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD This should be a special day of tennis.  There is a great mix of guys in their prime, veterans and up and coming players. [3] Andy Murray  (GBR) vs. [11] Grigor Dimitrov  (BUL) – Dimitrov beat Murray in Acapulco.  Dimitrov won Queen’s Club.  Dimitrov is looking really solid, but Murray is the defending champion…

Wimbledon 2014: Day 10 Ladies’ Quarterfinal Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [19] Sabine Lisicki (GER) – I am very torn in predicting a winner in this match.  Halep would easily be my pick on other surfaces.  However, Lisicki has a great serve and has a strong grass court record.  I like Lisicki to win a set, but I think if…