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Australian Open Day 7: Match of the Day

Kim Clijsters and Li Na

Could be a very close match with the defending champ and Li Na from China.

Clijsters leads the head-to-head 5-2, but the two have split their last four meetings.

The Belgian won their last meeting which was right here last year.  The match went the distance and this one might as well.  In a year where there have been a lot of blow outs on the women's side, this one should live up to any advance billing.

Prediction: Clijsters in 3.

Fearless ALCS Prediction

With ALCS action beginning tonight, thought I would get my prediction in.

This should be a close, hard fought series. 

Early odds give a slight edge to to the Texas Rangers, but I like the Tigers.

With Justin Verlander getting the start in Game 1, there is a chance Verlander could pitch in three games, advantage Detroit.  I also like Jim Leyland as manager in the postseason.

Texas will try to unleash their offense and get to the Tiger's bullpen.

An interesting trend is theTigers are 21-6 in their last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.  They really step it up against good competition.

I like the Tigers to take the series in 7 good games.

Day 4: French Open Match of the Day - Zvonareva vs. Lisicki

A second round women's match featuring Vera Zvonareva and Sabine Lisicki. 

Zvonareva being the #3 seed is the favored player, but don't count out the German who always seems to be coming back from injury.

Lisicki has had a good spring and Zvonareva is going to win a big title one ofthese days.

Look for a good three setter with Lisicki outhitting Vera at the end.

Prediction: Lisicki in 3 sets.