ATP Match of the Day: Karlovic vs. Isner

A battle of giants, literally.  6'10" vs. 6'9", in Houston on clay.  A nice quarter-final match.

Don't pay attention to the rankings and the surface, this will be close and a battle of serves.

The last time they played Isner came out on top in straights indoors in Memphis.  This is their first meeting on clay, and Karlovic may actually be playing a little better than Isner right now.

Still, it's in America and Isner might have a little more consistency in his game if that is possible.

I like Inser 7-6. 7-6. 

Sony Ericsson Open Match of the Day: Federer vs. Nadal Tonight!

The two biggest names in tennis on court tonight.

A heavyweight fight to the finish tonight in Miami.

Nadal and Federer have not played this year in an ATP match.

Federer won the last meeting, a three-setter in London back in November.  Both are playing well, and even though the courts are playing slowly, I like Federer and him maybe being a little fresher than Rafa.

Look for another three-setter with Fed winning a tiebreaker in the 3rd.

Should be must see TV!

ATP Tour Match of the Day: Abierto Mexicano

If you like clay court tennis, today is your day with a couple great semi-final matches in Acapulco.

First up will be Almagro and Bellucci.  They've played once before with Almagro coming out on top in a three-setter.  Almagro is on a 12-match winning streak and is on his favorite surface.

Bellucci is more of an all-court player, but is also tough on clay.  Almagro has played a lot of tennis the past couple weeks, but he should be a little too much for Bellucci. 

Prediction:  Almagro in two tough sets.

Then the nightcap, Ferrer and Dolgopolov.

Ferrer is the top seed in Acapulco and has never lost to Dolgopolov.  But Dolgopolov from the Ukraine is playing the best tennis of his life and sees a great opportunity here.

Prediction: I actually like Dolgopolov here in a three-set upset victory.

Should be a great day of tennis on clay, the action will be on Tennis Channel.  I hope more fans show u today that did yesterday.

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.

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.