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Entries in Australian Open (36)

Friday
Jan282011

2011 Australian Open Women's Singles Final Prediction

One player who most thought would be here in Kim Clijsters and one surprise in Na Li of China.

The head to head here shows Clijsters with a 4-2 edge, but Li won a coupe weeks ago in Sydney.  Let me remind you, this isn't Sydney and Clijsters has more Grand Slam finals experience that just about anyone this side of Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova.

Give Clijsters the big edge in that, but give Li the edge for playing inspired tennis to get to this point.

Clijsters knows she won't have many more opportunities for Slam victories, so I expect her to come out on fire and dominate Li.  Still a good showing for Li, but the title goes to Kim.  Bring on the Todd Woodbridge interview.

Wednesday
Jan262011

Day 11: Australian Open Matches of the Day

It appears to be #3 vs. #2 day at the Australian Open.

Two semi-finl matches that should produce a lot of drama today and tonight in Melbourne.

First up will be the key women's match featuring Kim Clijesters and Vera Zvonareva.

Zvonareva is the higher ranked of the two, but Clijsters has to be the favorite.  Clijsters leads the head to head series 6-3 including a two meetings in Grand Slam events last year.  Each took one and this could be called the rubber match.  Normally I would be on the Clijsters bandwagon, but she has played a little sloppy in some matches.  Zvonareva has been solid and looks mentally tough.

Prediction:  I hate to go against Clijsters, but I have a feeling, Zvonareva in 3.

The mens semi between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will probably decide the Australian Open Championship.  These two are hitting on all cylinders coming into this match.

Djokovic got Federer at the U.S. Open last year.  He appears to be playing well enough to take out Federer again.  It's so hard to go against Federer.

I'm looking for Federer to pull it out in 4 tough sets.

Looking forward to a night of great tennis.

Tuesday
Jan252011

Day 10: Australian Open Match of the Day

Murray vs. Dolgopolov

Alexandr DolgopolovAre you asking Dologopolov who?

Well, the better known Andy Murray might have his hands full with the upstart from the Ukraine that upset Robin Soderling in the previous round.

It's Austraila Day today in Australia and there isn't an Australian in the draw to be seen, but Murray and Dologopolov are two of the fan's favorites.

Look for a spirited match, a tough battle.  Murray will stick to his game, but who knows what the unorthodox Dolgopolov will do.  They've played once, in Davis Cup on clay.  Murray won it straights, but don't put any stock in that.

Prediction:  Murray in 4.

*Keep an eye on:  Bethanie Mattek-Sands and what wild ensemble she will pull out in her mixed doubles match today.  Her clothes draw a lot of attention.

Monday
Jan242011

Day 9: Australian Open Match of the Day

Tomas Berdych and Novak Djokovicc

Here's a match you don't want to sit and try to analyze too much.  Just sit back and enjoy this one.

Djokovic does lead in career meetings 4-1.  Should be some great shotmaking and long games.  I give a relaxed Djokovic the edge coming into the match, but Berdych can turn into a machine and just crank groundstroke after groundstroke. 

It could be enough to drive Novak crazy, but The Joker has matured and he should be able to come through in this one.

Look for Djokovic to win in 3.

 

Sunday
Jan232011

Day 8: Australian Open Match of the Day

Andy Murray and Jurgen Melzer. 

This should be a classic lefty vs. righty matchup.  Murray has the advantage as he has taken all four meetings against the Austrian, Melzer.  They have played close matches though, remember back to the 2008 U.S. Open and the 5-setter they played.

Murray hasn't been tested to this point in Melbourne.  Melzer will give him that test.  Melzer's left-handed serve will keep Murray off-balance on the returns, and Melzer's aggressive play could give Murray fits.

Still, Murray appears in great shape and his mental state is also good. Look for Murray to pull this out in four tough sets, including a couple tie-breaks.

A good battle between these tough competitors.

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