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WhaTHellsgoingonhere

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38. Remaining Matches 4R
Sun Jan 24, 2016, 01:24 PM
Jan 2016
Men's Draw

Kuznetsov
vs
Monfils
pick: Monfils
Kuzetsov is the beneficiary of Verdasco d. Nadal and Sela d. Verdasco, which means Monfils will be the beneficiary of all above. Gael reaches 1st AOQF...probably, it's Gael, so he has that to overcome, as well.


Raonic
vs
Wawrinka
pick: Wawrinka
-Only possible upset.
Stan is one of my favorite players so it's very difficult for me to be objective. Like Monfils, Stan is fully capable of beating himself. Raonic has a very simple game and should be able to exploit Stan's weak ROS. He's also improved his net play. This keeps getting tougher to call the more I think about it, so I'll move on.

Ferrer
vs
Isner
pick: Ferrer
-Ferrer. ROS too strong, indefatigable, steps up his game the bigger the points. John will wear down, per usual.


Tomic
vs
Murray
pick: Murray
-Tomic's game is starting to mature. This could be fun to watch if you like long rallies, anyway. Maybe it goes 4 sets.


Wonen's Draw

Kerber
vs
Beck
pick: Kerber
-Angelique is one of my favorite players. Very strong, somehow gets to every ball, incredible defense. Weak serve keeps her out of Top 5. I have never seen Beck play, so no opinion. I see she played no one on her route to 4R.


Azarenka
vs
Strycova
pick: Azarenka
-Vika is a favorite to win the title. Again, I have no opinion of Strycova. She's been around a long time and this is her best Major result. This match may not reach 1 hour.


Konta
vs
Makarova
pick: Makarova
-Makarova is a very professional, solid, and crafty lefty, and a very tough out in Majors. This is Konta's coming out party and she'll hope to ride her emotional momentum into her first QF.


Keys
vs
Shuai
pick: Keys
-What's up with Shuai? Barely qualified (8-6 in 3rd), then upset Halep in 1R. She had never won a match at any Major in her career. I wish I knew more about her game. If she's a backboard and puts a lot of balls in play, I'll give her a chance against the big serving Keys, who hits for winners on every ball but sprays it everywhere.
and (spoiler) tishaLA Jan 2016 #1
Ah, used to like her until her rude remarks about the queen of tennis, Serena...... a kennedy Jan 2016 #2
and there it is.... tishaLA Jan 2016 #3
So inconsistent bigwillq Jan 2016 #4
Up 3-1 then lost 9 straight games WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #5
I watched a bit of Federer last night and then... tishaLA Jan 2016 #6
True...if match fixing is as widespread as alleged... joeybee12 Jan 2016 #7
upset alert tishaLA Jan 2016 #8
..... bigwillq Jan 2016 #9
Mr Nadal is in the 5th set of the opening round now tishaLA Jan 2016 #10
Holy Shit! Unbelievable! tishaLA Jan 2016 #11
in rafroid ' s defense that was a tough draw joeybee12 Jan 2016 #14
me too, I get so tired of his "ritual" before he even hits the ball.......ugh. a kennedy Jan 2016 #15
.... bigwillq Jan 2016 #16
he was great. unfortunately, I didn't appreciate him tishaLA Jan 2016 #18
That's how rivalries are supposed to be. bigwillq Jan 2016 #19
a day of upsets tishaLA Jan 2016 #12
I'm starting to think she may never break through... joeybee12 Jan 2016 #17
the Yonex folks must hate Stan W tishaLA Jan 2016 #13
OK, now it's time for Bouchard vs Radwanska tishaLA Jan 2016 #20
what an incredible free fall joeybee12 Jan 2016 #21
Women's draw is in shambles. Kvitova out WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #22
Two more casualties from women's draw WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #23
Damn I missed all those last night tishaLA Jan 2016 #24
OK, I'm a tennis geek, but I bow down to your nerdiness WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #36
The week from hell for me MuseRider Jan 2016 #25
This message was self-deleted by its author MuseRider Jan 2016 #26
I'd like to comment on how fucking hot Tsonga is tishaLA Jan 2016 #27
I think so too. bigwillq Jan 2016 #29
Spoiler - TBF Jan 2016 #28
4 sets...but joeybee12 Jan 2016 #30
Better photo ... TBF Jan 2016 #31
another upset on the women's side tishaLA Jan 2016 #32
... bigwillq Jan 2016 #33
Izzy to the next round... dhill926 Jan 2016 #34
I'd like to see a real Roanic breakthough tishaLA Jan 2016 #35
Lol on analysis of Raonic's game. Very true! WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #37
Remaining Matches 4R WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #38
and Raonic wins........ a kennedy Jan 2016 #39
Isner down two sets..........tall mountain to climb for him to win this match. a kennedy Jan 2016 #40
Quarters TBF Jan 2016 #41
Spoilers bigwillq Jan 2016 #42
Whoa - TBF Jan 2016 #43
I have always like Radwanska MuseRider Jan 2016 #44
Spoiler WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #45
Spoiler bigwillq Jan 2016 #46
With ease also......wow. Look like she's ready for another strong run a kennedy Jan 2016 #48
SPOILER ....... marmar Jan 2016 #47
Djoker is unstoppable these days - TBF Jan 2016 #49
SPOILER ..... marmar Jan 2016 #50
Yah, kinda lost his mojo......and you're right he's getting closer....... a kennedy Jan 2016 #51
Badly. Worse than last year. marmar Jan 2016 #52
agree joeybee12 Jan 2016 #53
Historically, this is about the worst matchup in tennis WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #54
Kerber says she'll WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #55
I have a feeling she'll fail miserably. .... marmar Jan 2016 #56
Spoiler WhaTHellsgoingonhere Jan 2016 #57
.... bigwillq Jan 2016 #58
hooray! joeybee12 Jan 2016 #59
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