Jokes aside, Federer survives and advances at U.S. Open

August 27, 2019 31

Even after Roger Federer finished off his surprisingly competitive 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory over qualifier Sumit Nadal during first-round action on Monday night, the name comparisons with Rafael Nadal continued. “Did you think for a second it was Nadal?” ESPN commentator Brad Gilbert asked. […]

U.S. Open men’s singles best and worst bets

August 24, 2019 7

The U.S. Open gets underway on Monday at Flushing Meadows, where a three-man battle is expected to develop. That was certainly the case at Wimbledon; Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in a high-quality semifinal and then lost to Novak Djokovic in an epic title match. […]

Winston-Salem final preview and prediction: Paire vs. Hurkacz

August 24, 2019 4

In a rare occurrence during the week before a Grand Slam, seeds mostly held to form at the Winston-Salem Open. Three of the top four reached the semifinals and now two of the top three will battle for the title. It’s Benoit Paire vs. Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday evening.
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U.S Open full tournament picks

August 24, 2019 78

The draw is out; the qualifiers are in; it’s time to make full tournament predictions for the 2019 U.S. Open. Will Novak Djokovic repeat? Can Rafael Nadal capture a fourth title at Flushing Meadows? Does Roger Federer have a chance at avenging his Wimbledon final loss? […]

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