Wimbledon Day 10 Match of the Day: Tomic vs. Djokovic

For just about all of 2011, Novak Djokovic has been the hottest player in tennis.

For just about all of 2011, Bernard Tomic has been a disappointment. 

On Wednesday, one of these players has a chance to build on 6 months of hard work and be on the verge of becoming the #1 tennis player in the world.  The other can turn his year around and thumb hi noe at those that said he was wasting his talent and time.

Djokovic is the favorite, but Tomic has really come on and is playing great grass court tennis.  In a match like this, experience usually pays off.  They have never played before and I have to go with Djokovic.

Prediction: Djokovic in 4 sets.

ATP Tour Match of the Week: Djokovic vs. Bellucci

Did I surprise you this week by picking this match and not the obvious Nadal/Federer showdown?

This is an inriguing match and surprisingly these two have only met once.  Djokovic won last year in Rome 6-4, 6-4.  Look at the tale of the tape and how even it is until you hit the last three lines and then it gets ugly.

Djokovic has quite a winning streak going and for that reason alone, this is a must see match.

I like Djokovic to keep the winning ways going as he will probably win in 3-sets.  6-4 in the third.

Here's hoping for a Nadal vs. Djokovic final on clay, in Spain.

Novak Djokovic Plays Tennis on the Wings of a Biplane

It is true, Novak Djokovic can play on any surface, and he is solid off of both wings.

I love this video.

ATP Tennis Match of the Week: Federer vs. Djokovic

This should be great.  Federer vs. Djokovic in the semis of the Shanghai Rolex Masters.

Set your DVR, get up early or whatever for this one.

Fed holds the advantage 10-6 in head-tohead meetings, but Novak won the last meeting at the U.S. Open a little over a month ago.

They have never played in Asia before, so it should be a treat for the fans in China that will show up.  Both players have reached the semis fairly easily,

Prediction:  Federer gets revenge from his loss in New York and takes Novak out 7-5, 7-6.

ATP Match of the Week: Isner vs. Djokovic

Hard to believe these two have only played once and that was in Davis Cup.  They will meet tomorrow in the semi's of the China Open.  Is it just me or does it look extremely smoggy in China during the tennis coverage?

Isner has appeared to regain the form he had in the summer before his ankle injury.  He is serving big and playing with a lot of confidence.  He should finish the year in the top-20 and could approach the #10 mark with a real strong finish to the season. 

Djokovic's road to the semi's was pretty easy He defeated a wildcard in Gong, had a walkover win over Mardy Fish before beating Simon in straight sets.  Novak knows Isner is a formidable foe and won't take him lightly.

Prediction:  Isner 7-6 in the 3rd set.