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Last week, Jessica Pegula had a breakthrough. This week it’s Coco Gauff’s breakthrough in Cincinnati. Together, these two U.S. women have taken the title on the two biggest WTA 1000 crowns of the summer. Add in Coco’s Washington win and that’s a sweep of the last three. What an incredible summer thus far. Add in…
Congratulations Jessica Pegula on your WTA 1000 breakthrough in Montreal. Well-deserved. Well-earned. I’ve been saying for a few months now that this was possible for Jessie. She just had to believe it. The Samsonova match was dominating with obvious circumstances around Samsonova having to play two matches that day. The critical part was Jessie’s fantastic…
Today, we’re going to focus on Taylor Fritz. At still only 25, he’s top 10 in the world and the 2022 champion at Indian Wells. He’s the top-ranked U.S. men’s player as-of this writing at number 9 with Frances Tiafoe (10) and Tommy Paul (14) right on his heels. Over the rest of this breakdown,…
Congratulations Coco Gauff – DC Champion! Wow, what a fantastic performance and fantastic week for Coco! I’ve been preaching patience for Coco. She has all the tools. She’s doing great. No need to rush. Well, it looks like Coco had other ideas. When she demolished Bencic, I gave her credit, but also felt Bencic was…
I have to admit this is my favorite time of year! Wimbledon rolling right into summer hardcourt and culminating in the U.S. Open. There’s almost tennis every week, every day! Although I’ll focus on the U.S. hardcourt, there’s enough going on around the world to also provide early morning viewing for all of us in…
In an epic clash of veteran champion and upstart newcomer, Carlos Alcarez won a showdown that will no doubt go down in history. Many are already calling it the “changing of the guard.” It goes a long way toward the belief these young players need to overcome the last of the big three. Djokovic is…
Wow! A fantastic 2 weeks of Wimbledon comes to a close. My predictions were wrong all around and that made for a more exciting, less predictable tournament. So much to discuss. Let’s jump right in – Congrats Marketa Vondrousova, 2023 Wimbledon Champion! Well done! Well deserved! Unexpected every step of the way! I have to…
Another first week of Wimbledon in the books and it’s been a great one. There was a fantastic match today as Swiatek dug deep against Bencic. Djokovic marches on. Many appetizing matches remain for week two. On the U.S. side, well, not what we’d hoped. That’s were I’ll focus this update, so let’s get started…
It’s that time again!!! Let’s talk Wimbledon Predictions 2023. Will Novak continue his slam run and set more history? Who can stop Iga? Will it be Carlos? Can Rybakina repeat? So much excitement!! First though, I’m going to jump on the draw bandwagon. The draw has taken out much of the drama, at least in…
Ok, before we get to Wimbledon predictions, let’s have some fun with a legend, Andy Murray. How can you not love Andy Murray? Knighted. 3-time grand slam winner. Murray plays the game with a heart to be admired. Will he win this debate? Let’s find out. Background: Andy Murray will improve his ranking to inside…