It rarely happens, so when it does I need to take credit, see my post dated 1/13/13. I thought that this year's Australian Open would be predictable and it was. The number one ranked man, Novak Djokovic won the men's draw, the number one ranked woman; Victoria Azarenka won the woman's draw, the number one ranked men's doubles team; the Bryan Brothers won the men's doubles, and the number one ranked women's doubles team; Errani and Vinci, also won.
In fact the top four seeded men all made it to the semi-finals.
Now that is what I call predictable!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
2013 Aussie Open Predictions
I am not expecting much from this year's Australian Open. I think that this will be the most predictable major in a long time. I do not expect anyone of the men or women outside of the Top four to win this event.
For the women, Serina has to be the odds-on favorite. Azarenka is in the running along with Sharapova, but if Serena is healthy and motivated, well..... Dark horses would be Radwanska and Na Li. I would love to see Ivanovic make to the final and restart her career.
For the men, my money is on Djokovic. He is at the top of his game and he is rested. Federer and Murray are strong picks, but the Joker should come out on top. Picking the number one seed is boring I know. There some dark horses, Del Portro, Tsonga, and my favorite up and comer Milos Raonic. I would love to see Ferrer make it to the final, no one grinds like Ferrer.
Obviously, my opinions don't mean much. There are always surprises in any two week event. But, the upper crusters are so far ahead of the pack on both the men's and women's side of the draw. I do not see a dark horse winning this event.
Read my blog in two weeks when I eat crow because Wozniacki and Berdych have hoisted the hardware!
Enjoy the matches.
For the women, Serina has to be the odds-on favorite. Azarenka is in the running along with Sharapova, but if Serena is healthy and motivated, well..... Dark horses would be Radwanska and Na Li. I would love to see Ivanovic make to the final and restart her career.
For the men, my money is on Djokovic. He is at the top of his game and he is rested. Federer and Murray are strong picks, but the Joker should come out on top. Picking the number one seed is boring I know. There some dark horses, Del Portro, Tsonga, and my favorite up and comer Milos Raonic. I would love to see Ferrer make it to the final, no one grinds like Ferrer.
Obviously, my opinions don't mean much. There are always surprises in any two week event. But, the upper crusters are so far ahead of the pack on both the men's and women's side of the draw. I do not see a dark horse winning this event.
Read my blog in two weeks when I eat crow because Wozniacki and Berdych have hoisted the hardware!
Enjoy the matches.
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