Wednesday match picks, including Cilic vs. Istomin

January 7, 2014 0

With the tune-up tournaments having to be completed by Saturday in advance of the Australian Open, a jam-packed second-round schedule is set for Wednesday. Marin Cilic and Denis Istomin are facing each other for the second time already this season. […]

Auckland and Sydney previews and predictions

January 5, 2014 0

A handful of players are fine-tuning their games for the Australian Open at events this week in Auckland and Sydney. Among those looking for significant match practice are David Ferrer, Juan Martin Del Potro, Tommy Haas, John Isner, and Jerzy Janowicz. […]

Mission Impossible II: Predicting the Top 10 Americans at the end of 2014

December 26, 2013 7

An annual tradition was born in 2013 when a five-team panel tackled—albeit unsuccessfully—the task of predicting the year-end order of finish for the Top 10 American men. They are back at it again for the 2014 installment, in which only a top two of John Isner and Sam Querrey appears to be a sure thing. […]

2014 World Tour Finals predictions

December 24, 2013 0

With the 2014 campaign approaching rapidly, it’s time to get predictions in for the eight World Tour Finals participants—in order. Can Rafael Nadal hold off his challengers for the top spot, or will there be a change at No. 1? Will any newcomers break through and crash the London party? […]

A look back at our 2013 American men predictions

December 23, 2013 0

Early this season, a five-team panel made its predictions for the Top 10 American men according to the year-end rankings. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, the Grandstand’s own Ricky Dimon came out top of what was an impossible contest in which nobody proved to be especially successful. […]

Matches of the Year: No. 4 – Haas vs. Isner

December 17, 2013 0

The Grandstand presents its 2013 Matches of the Year, continuing with No. 4. John Isner has a habit unmatched by any other player on tour of playing deep into fifth sets. His French Open marathon against Tommy Haas, however, was unique even by Isner’s standards. […]

Matches of the Year: Honorable Mention Part 1

December 6, 2013 0

The Grandstand presents its 2013 Matches of the Year, starting with an honorable-mention group of Nos. 16-20. It includes the early stages of Rafael Nadal’s hard-court streak and a comeback from two sets down by Andy Murray. […]

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