Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [Q] Irina Falconi (USA) – Kerber’s 2015 was impressive. Her 2016 was excellent. We’re still looking for the right adjective for her 2017, but if she puts some wins on the board it might be more like the past two adjectives. If not, … No.1…
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Wimbledon 2017: July 3rd Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [LL] Alexander Bublik (KAZ) – Murray’s grasp on #1 is not that tight. Anything short of a 3rd Wimbledon title will make him either a former #1 or a #1 with no major titles over the past 52 weeks. [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Daniil Medvedev (RUS) – Where is…
Wimbledon 2017: July 3rd Ladies’ Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [11] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Johanna Larsson(SWE) – Kvitova’s 2 Wimbledon titles and tune-up victory make her an obvious contender. Her recovery from a gruesome attack make her a player for whom it will be easy to root. Does this add up to a deep run or title? NO.1 COURT…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray Cuts Novak’s Lead
The 7th Tennis Power Ranking of 2016 Novak Djokovic – Nole was the first man since 1992 to win the Australian Open and French Open in the same year. Novak adds Masters 1000 titles at Indian Wells, Miami, and Madrid to his impressive 2016 results. Novak’s title at Doha is worth 250 points and his…
Wimbledon 2016: 8 Final Thoughts
Why 8? Why Not? Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber staged a final in which one player played quite well and the other played even better. In their Australian Open final earlier this year, Kerber and Williams combined to break serve 3 times in a 10 game first set. Over 21 games, there were only 2…
Wimbledon 2016: Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic Andy Murray’s 2012 Wimbledon runner-up finish, his 2012 gold medal victory on that same court, and his 2013 Wimbledon triumph garnered a lot of attention. The 2016 Wimbledon final carries little of that historical baggage. A second Murray title would be significant in the UK, but this match can be…
Wimbledon 2016: Serena Claims Her 22nd Major Title!
Sublime Serving Makes a Difference Serena Williams faced one break point today. She hit an ace. When serving for the match, Serena got to 40-0 with 3 unreturnable serves. Serena put away a volley to win the match. This was a fitting way to end this match as she had a hard time putting volleys…
Wimbledon 2016: Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber Championship Prediction
When Kerber runs she is not hiding she is counter-attacking Serena Williams vs. Angelique Kerber: For Most of the Marbles While tennis gold medals and a US Open title are still out there, the winner of this match will have a strong case for having had the best year among female players. These two met…
Wimbledon 2016: Ladies’ Singles Final Poll
Who will win the Ladies' @Wimbledon singles title in 2016? #Wimbledon — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) July 8, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Wimbledon 2016: Men’s Semifinal Poll
My Predictions are Up. Now, Have Your Say. Who will be the men’s finalists at @Wimbledon? #Wimbledon — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) July 8, 2016
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 