US OPEN Predictions: Tuesday, 8/30/16… The predicted winner’s name is in BOLD. Nishikori v. Becker Carreno Busta v. Ivashka Chardy v. Mmoh Dimitrov v. Cervantes A. Zverev v. Brands Khachanov v. Fabbiano Evans v. Ram Goffin v. Donaldson Troicki v. Albot Wawrinka v. Verdasco Ferrer v. Dolgopolov Kohlschreiber v. Mahut Kudla v. Giannessi Querrey … Continue reading
Category Archives: Tennis
Tennis: Taylor Fritz Impresses At His First U.S. Open
While celebrities were walking the red carpet, entering Arthur Ashe Stadium for the U.S. Open’s official opening ceremony, there were two tennis stars shining brightly on the adjacent court—Jack Sock and Taylor Fritz—the most exciting American tennis players around these days. Taylor Fritz could someday be known as the Cary Grant of tennis (if, by … Continue reading
US OPEN Predictions: Day One
Day One — Match of the Day: Jack Sock (USA) v. Taylor Fritz (USA) Taylor Fritz, the lanky 6ft 4in American teen, will make a strong first impression on fans at the US Open on Monday evening. So far this season, he has a 12-16 record (with quarter-finals in Atlanta, Acapulco and Memphis). Fritz has … Continue reading
Jack Sock Talks Olympics (includes a ‘Team USA’ Men’s Tennis Viewing Guide)
World number one, Novak Djokovic, isn’t the only tennis player seeking his first singles gold in Rio next week. The United States is sending five of its own top tennis players, each hoping to come home with a medal. The U.S. Olympic men’s tennis team includes (above, left to right) Rajeev Ram, Brian Baker, Jack Sock, Denis … Continue reading
The 2016 Rogers Cup Player List (ATP)
Roger Federer (world no. 3): “I have made the tough decision to withdraw from Rogers Cup. Toronto is one of my favourite events on the calendar and I am disappointed that I won’t be able to compete in front of the great tennis fans in Canada. Looking ahead, it is best for me that I … Continue reading
Tennis: A Yawner Of A Draw In Newport
Steve Johnson (ranked number 25 in the world) is the number one seed at the Tennis Hall of Fame Championships in Newport, Rhode Island this week. What more can you say? With today’s withdrawal of Vasek Pospisil, there are very few reasons to go put up with the high prices and low hospitality of the … Continue reading
The 2016 Olympic Tennis Teams (Complete List)
Tennis was a part of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, and it will be part of the 2016 Games in Rio. The ITF has announced the provisional list of singles and doubles entries for the Rio 2016 Olympic Tennis Event. The event will be played on hard courts at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Barra … Continue reading
Cool And In Control, American Jack Sock Moves On To Wimbledon Round Two
America’s Jack Sock and Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis faced each other for the first time in their careers on the slippery, still-striped, green grass of Wimbledon on Monday. Sock, the tournament’s No. 27 seed, played with a maturity that made it clear he intends to stay awhile in the English village. He hit 26 winners to … Continue reading
Tennis: The Oregon U.S. Vs. Croatia Davis Cup Showdown Coming In July
Portland isn’t one of the regular stops on the ATP tour, but in a few weeks it will be the home court for the U.S. Davis Cup team. In 1981, the Americans beat Australia at Memorial Coliseum 5-0 in the Cup semifinals. That team (led by John McEnroe) went on to win the so-called “World … Continue reading
Roland Garros (Rnd 1): Jack Sock Gets His Swagger Back And Defeats Robin Haase
He started out dominant. On the clay court in Paris, he easily took the first two sets. On Sunday, Jack Sock of the United States was up 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 2-1 against Robin Haase of the Netherlands when covers were brought on all courts. Come Monday morning, Sock showed that, in the fifth set, he could finish … Continue reading
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