#2 Dominic Thiem vs. # 5 Alexander Zverev Tale of the Tape Serve – Zverev has the bigger serve but has struggled with nerves and double faults – No Edge/Slight Edge Zverev depending on Zverev’s nerves Return – Thiem’s big swings are not ideal on a hard court, but I think he has a slight…
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US Open 2020: Men’s Championship Poll – Zverev vs. Thiem
Who do you think wins?
Tennis Abides gets some Love from Yahoo Sports Australia
Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! My tweet is among a number that are quoted in the article. (link opens a new tab) Tennis legend’s ‘disgusting’ comment about US Open umpire https://au.sports.yahoo.com/us-open-2020-tennis-legend-disgusting-umpire-comment-005642012.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw via @7Sport Oi! Oi! Oi!
US Open 2020: Men’s Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD 20 P. Carreño Busta v. 5 A. Zverev – Zverev should win this match on a lot of fronts, but I do not doubt PCB’s intensity, fitness, or willingness to fight. If PCB has a big comparative advantage in unforced errors, Zverev will need to either serve exceptionally exceptionally well to…
US Open 2020: Women’s Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD N. Osaka (4)J. Brady (28) – Jennifer Brady has played outstanding tennis since the start of the Lexington Event (My Old Kentucky Home!). Still, Naomi Osaka possesses a unique blend of great defensive tennis, an ability to dictate play, and an ability to shift from defending to dictating after one…
US Open 2020: September 9th Women’s and Men’s Singles Predictions
T. Pironkova vs. 3 S. Williams – Pironkova has had a storybook US Open, but all stories have a final page. Serena has passed two tough tests. I think she wins this one in two tight sets instead of 3. V. Azarenka vs. 16 E. Mertens – These two have a ton of momentum, but I…
US Open 2020: September 8th Women’s and Men’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [23] Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) vs. [28] JenniferBrady (USA) – Brady won Lexington and can win this match if she plays with controlled agression. The problem is if Brady is too aggressive her errors will undo her chances and if she plays it too safe, she can’t bother Putintseva. I think the odds are in…
US Open 2020: September 7th Women’s and Men’s Singles Predictions
After yesterday’s events, I am not feeling two sepparate posts. Still in a tennis daze … Predicted Winners in BOLD Arthur Ashe Stadium (Noon start) [3] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [15] Maria Sakkari (GRE) – This can go either way. Beating Sloane Stephens from 1 set down and Serena speaking about the priveledge pressure is…
My Early Thoughts on Novak Djokovic’s Exit from the 2020 US Open
The 2020 US Open was turned on its head today. Novak Djokovic was a HEAVY favorite to win his 4th US Open title and 18th overall major. It was a stunning and strange turn of events. Novak Djokovic’s public statement hit the right chords in my mind as he did not protest being defaulted and…
