Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) vs. Timea Bacsinszky (SUI) [30] This half of the draw went as far away from form as possible. The #30 seed is the numeric favorite vs. an unseeded opponent. Both players have perhaps altered their careers with this semifinal run. I think Bacsinszky has a bit more momentum heading into this match…
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US Open 2016: September 1st Women’s Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Simona Halep (ROU) vs Lucie Safarova (CZE) – This battle of two former French Open runner-ups should be fun, but I think unless Safarova’s lefty game and variety bother Halep that this match will be rather one-sided. [6] Venus Williams (USA) vs Julia Goerges (GER) – Venus has earned the…
Cincinnati 2016: August 18th WTA Predictions
Both are in action today Predicted Winners in BOLD (Q) Daria Gavrilova VS (3) Simona Halep – In a few years, this meeting might be in a final rather than a round of 16. I think Halep wins, but Gavrilova is a good fighter on court and could win. Halep needs to play clean tennis to keep this match…
Rio Olympic Tennis: August 6 Women’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD First, a big thanks to the ATP’s website for listing the men’s schedule. I had to go to the olympic site to get a listing of women’s olympic matches. The WTA should list the schedule too. The women’s slate for August 6th features a lot of good matches so I’ll jump…
Wimbledon 2016: Day 7 Middle Sunday Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Roberta Vinci (ITA) v [27] Coco Vandeweghe (USA) – Coco is playing at a high level on grass. It is not a huge reach to see her defeat Vinci. [1] Serena Williams (USA) v Annika Beck (GER) – Serena had a scare and a fine last round. I don’t think Serena…
Wimbledon 2016: Day 6 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Can Kvitova and Bouchard overcome my predictions? Predicted Winners in BOLD For more details on some of these matches see my Day 5 Predictions [5] Simona Halep (ROU) v [26] Kiki Bertens (NED) – I think Halep will win, but she has not (yet?) become as consistent as I thought she would. [9] Madison Keys (USA) …
Wimbledon 2016: Day 5 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Better days for each player? Predicted Winners in BOLD 3 Former Champions w/ 13 Total Singles Titles in Action on the Ladies Side of the Draw Serena Williams (USA) [1] v Christina McHale (USA) – Serena will win, but McHale will likely make one set pretty interesting. Venus Williams (USA) [8] v Daria Kasatkina (RUS) [29] – I am not…
Wimbledon 2016: Day 3 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Some of these are the same matches I picked yesterday so my brief analysis has been truncated even further [3] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) v Kateryna Kozlova (UKR) – Aga has good feel for grass and it may help her hold serve more easily as well. [16] Johanna Konta (GBR) v Monica…
Wimbledon 2016: Day 2 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD She’s on the brink of history again, but @serenawilliams isn’t feeling the pressure: https://t.co/eigNOQiE5u pic.twitter.com/bKijGlgEY3 — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 26, 2016 [1] Serena Williams (USA) v [Q] Amra Sadikovic (SUI) – Good news – you qualified, Bad news – you drew the #1 seed and defending champion [13] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS)…
French Open 2016: June 2nd Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) – I am not saying this match is a foregone conclusion, but Serena likely would have accepted facing an unseeded player in the quarterfinal if offered that deal prior to the event. I like Serena to win 6-3, 6-2. Is this where we are…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 