Two in a row for Ivo? [2] Gael Monfils (FRA) vs [13] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) Ivo Karlovic at 37 could be the hottest player on tour if he wins this match. Back-t0-back titles on two different surfaces is hard enough but to do that at 37 is really something. Therefore, Ivo has a lot on the…
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Washington, DC 2016: ATP Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Steve Johnson (USA) vs [13] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) H2H – Johnson beating Isner should give him some good practice in terms of facing the areas of the surface box Ivo’s delivery’s can reach. Karlovic attacks the net much more frequently than Isner, but I like Johnson to win this match with at…
Washington, DC 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Jack Sock (USA) vs. [13] Ivo Karlovic (CRO) H2H – Jack should win so long as he returns well and/or plays well in tiebreaks. I am not sure that will happen. Ivo just won a tournament and has the advantage of knowing exactly what his game plan is. [1] John Isner…
Washington, DC 2016: July 21st ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (Q) Ryan Harrison VS (5) Steve Johnson – This is a big match for both men. Johnson won his first title right and had a decent Wimbledon. He entered Newport as the #1 seed and underperformed. A strong showing in DC would make Newport a blip on Johnson’s 2016 radar. Harrison battled through the qualifying…
Washington, DC 2016: July 19th ATP Predictions
Practice makes perfect? Predicted Winners in BOLD Donald Young (USA) vs. [Q] Ernesto Escobedo (USA) H2H – I think Young should win this match, but the qualifier should be match tough. [12] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs. Daniel Evans (GBR) – Dimitrov has become quite hard to predict in matches such as this. I think Dimitrov wins,…
Washington, DC 2016: July 18th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Daniel Evans (GBR) vs. Benjamin Becker (GER) H2H – Becker has been winning matches here and there since his 2006 win over Andre Agassi at the US Open. Denis Kudla (USA) vs. John Millman (AUS) H2H – Kudla will need to take care of his serve to advance, but I think he will do just…
Quick Hits: Dr. Ivo wins Newport, Croatia rallies past the US, DC is getting underway, and More
A Few Quick Hits Ahead of a Jam Packed Week of Tennis Ivo Karlovic is the all-time ace leader on the ATP Tour. He just captured the Hall of Fame title in Newport, RI. I don’t think he will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, but he’s had a hell of a career given…
DC Memories 1996
I have attended the following tennis tournaments at least once: Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Newport, the US Open, and Washington, DC. I also attended the USTA 18 and Under National Clay Court Championships when it was hosted in Louisville, KY as well as an exhibition match between two former top ranked players in Lexington, KY. I enjoy…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 