Official rst US Open predictions 2011
Hops
men and women. Scoring allocation:
Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
If one of your picks is in danger of pulling out of the event you can
select an alternate pick, but the alternate is only valid if the
original pick withdraws before their first match.
A perfect score of 20 will be rewarded with a tennis program courtesy
wendyg.
All entries will be listed here:
http://www.tennis28.com/funstuff/rst_2011sp_US.html
Entries must be posted before the first ball is struck in New York on
Monday.
Good luck.
felangey
Serena def. Zvonereva
DavidW
Kvitova d. Li
Having won the last contest, I guess I'll be the hot favourite this time.
Superdave
not
ocea naut
Serena d. Sharapova
Superdave
Federer defeats Murray
Li defeats Sharapova
Scall5
"Hops" <kev...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> The draws are out. Same rules, predict the winner/finalist for both
> men and women.
Soderling over Djokovic
Petkovic over Wozniacki
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Scall5
Jason Catlin
Fed d. Murray
Serena d. Sharapova
MBDunc
Djoko wins over Delpo
Sharapova wins over Serera.
.mikko
Manuel aka Xax
Hope I'll find some time to check the draws (I'm helping my parents to
get their future house ready, mostly painting since I ain't skill for
much more!), and pick few names accordingly this time...
I totally forgot to vote for Wim and/or FO (can't even remember).
Ivan
djokovic def soderling alt. Nadal
Serena Williams def Sharapova
ahonkan
Djoker d Murray
S Williams d Sharapova
bob
wrote:
Serena d Sharapova
Murray d Djokovic
bob
Thomas R. Kettler
Serena Williams defeats Petra Kvitova
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Osama Bin Ladetorest
> On Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:18:21 -0700 (PDT), Hops <kev8...@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> Serena d Sharapova
> Murray d Djokovic
>
> bob
lol... Murray? Please
Osama Bin Ladetorest
>
> - Show quoted text -
Wow... pleasantly surprised... can't believe Sharapova can beat Serena
at this stage. I hope that happens though. Can't believe people are
picking Sharapova for the final.
Luke Tang
Serena def. Sharapova
Djokovic def. Murray
-Luke Tang
bg
Kvitova beats Azarenka
bg
Wile E.
> men and women. Scoring allocation:
>
> Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
> Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
> Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
> Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
>
> Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
> same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
>
Nadal wins
bob
picking djok > nadal gives little chance to win hops contest, as 2/3
of replies will have that pick. the murray pick will stand alone, and
i think this will the best chance of murray's life to win a slam:
-fed getting old
-nadal ever so slightly out of form
-djok, how do we know his shoulder isn't really a bit sore?
i almost picked fish. lol
bob
Scott
Once again, thanks to Hops for hosting this bit of fun.
Djoko def. Mallorcan Ultra-Topspinner
Kvitova def. Na Li
Jason Catlin
I guess stranger things have happened, but do you realize how rare it
is for a player to back up his/her first Slam
win by winning the very next Slam?
On the men's side, it hasn't happened once in the Open Era.
Scott
meanwhile, do you really think Serena can do it again?
Jason Catlin
I think she has the best chance, no? She can really only beat herself.
felangey
I wouldn't go as far to say she can only beat herself...the quality is there
now to beat her. For certain she is a long way the favourite.
kipps
Serena def. Sharapova
Superdave
or if the water buffalo herd decides to move on to a different watering hole.
AliAsoag
> The draws are out. Same rules, predict the winner/finalist for both
> men and women. Scoring allocation:
>
> Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
> Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
> Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
> Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
>
> Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
> same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
>
> If one of your picks is in danger of pulling out of the event you can
> select an alternate pick, but the alternate is only valid if the
> original pick withdraws before their first match.
>
> A perfect score of 20 will be rewarded with a tennis program courtesy
> wendyg.
>
> All entries will be listed here:
>
> http://www.tennis28.com/funstuff/rst_2011sp_US.html
>
> Entries must be posted before the first ball is struck in New York on
> Monday.
>
> Good luck.
Fed def Nadal
Sharapova def Serena
Iceberg
Murray def Djokovic
Wozniacki def Sharapova
Whisper
Murray d Federer
Serena d Bartoli
bob
<jasonca...@gmail.com> wrote:
clijsters could've beat her. w/out clijsters, in he present form she
can now only beat herself. here's to hoping she beats herself..
bob
Pelle Svanslös
>
> Good luck.
Thanks, I'll be needing it.
Rafa d. Rogi
Wozzy d. Shara
Jason Catlin
> The draws are out. Same rules, predict the winner/finalist for both
> men and women. Scoring allocation:
>
> Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
> Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
> Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
> Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
>
> Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
> same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
>
> If one of your picks is in danger of pulling out of the event you can
> select an alternate pick, but the alternate is only valid if the
> original pick withdraws before their first match.
>
> A perfect score of 20 will be rewarded with a tennis program courtesy
> wendyg.
>
> All entries will be listed here:
>
> http://www.tennis28.com/funstuff/rst_2011sp_US.html
>
> Entries must be posted before the first ball is struck in New York on
> Monday.
>
> Good luck.
Actually Hops. I'm going to revise my men's picks.
I'll go with Djoker d. Murray
Women's still Serena d. Sharapova
Apparently the courts are slower than last year.
number_six
> The draws are out.
Nadal d Djokovic
Blisters were on his right hand, no? He can borrow Drysdale's glove,
yes?
Serena d Kvitova
Hope Schiavone or Li will derail this pick.
RaspingDrive
> The draws are out. Same rules, predict the winner/finalist for both
> men and women. Scoring allocation:
>
> Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
> Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
> Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
> Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
>
> Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
> same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
>
> If one of your picks is in danger of pulling out of the event you can
> select an alternate pick, but the alternate is only valid if the
> original pick withdraws before their first match.
>
> A perfect score of 20 will be rewarded with a tennis program courtesy
> wendyg.
>
> All entries will be listed here:
>
> http://www.tennis28.com/funstuff/rst_2011sp_US.html
>
> Entries must be posted before the first ball is struck in New York on
> Monday.
>
> Good luck.
Murray def. Djokovic
Serena def. Sharapova
Maria Miller
2. Murray
1. S. Williams
2. Sharapova
M.M.
Michal Jankowski
Wozniacki def. Sharapova
MJ
TT
Nadal d. Tso...oh wait...
Let's be really boring...
Djokovic d. Nadal
Serena d. Sharapova
But I hope Nadal and Sharapova! Then they can go and make an underwear
ad together. Or hell, even fake some beach pics! Damn homos.
Court_1
>
> - Show quoted text -
I swear to God, you must either be a self-loathing homosexual or you
are a homophobe. Why do you bring up in almost every post that this
player or that player is gay? Don't you find it strange? This thread
is about predictions. Why bring it up here?
bob
i'd like to see nadal beat djok. but i think nadal has been 1/2 step
slow since AO. his overall clay season was mediocre by his standard.
bob
felangey
>Serena d. Sharapova
Why don't you think Nadal will retain? Just curious.
TT
Nadal can do it. But atm Djok would be favourite, he's still in Rafa's
head, I think.
Getting past Murray could be tough too. If they meet.
TT
>> Djokovic d. Nadal Serena d. Sharapova
>
> Why don't you think Nadal will retain? Just curious.
>
>
Djoke is still in his head. Of course he could...
Javier González
> The draws are out. Same rules, predict the winner/finalist for both
> men and women. Scoring allocation:
>
> Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
> Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
> Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
> Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
>
> Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
> same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
>
> If one of your picks is in danger of pulling out of the event you can
> select an alternate pick, but the alternate is only valid if the
> original pick withdraws before their first match.
>
> A perfect score of 20 will be rewarded with a tennis program courtesy
> wendyg.
>
> All entries will be listed here:
>
> http://www.tennis28.com/funstuff/rst_2011sp_US.html
>
> Entries must be posted before the first ball is struck in New York on
> Monday.
>
> Good luck.
Crap, almost forgot this time again!
Erm, eh...
Djokovic def Murray
Woz def Shara
Now, since I've said Djok def Muzza... go bet on Nadal def Federer :)
aludra
Serena def. Sharapova
TennisGuy
Djoker d. Murray
Kvitova d. Serena
(Sentimental favourites: Federer, Sharapova)
MBDunc
For Nadal 2011 tune-up results can be used as a proof for his relative
off-peak but not for Fed 2008?
.mikko
Laurent
S. Williams def. Sharapova
Yama
Boyz: Djokovic d. Murray
Galz: Serena d. Bartoli
Manuel aka Xax
> The draws are out. Same rules, predict the winner/finalist for both
> men and women. Scoring allocation:
>
> Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
> Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
> Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
> Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
>
> Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
> same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
>
> If one of your picks is in danger of pulling out of the event you can
> select an alternate pick, but the alternate is only valid if the
> original pick withdraws before their first match.
>
> A perfect score of 20 will be rewarded with a tennis program courtesy
> wendyg.
>
> All entries will be listed here:
>
> http://www.tennis28.com/funstuff/rst_2011sp_US.html
>
> Entries must be posted before the first ball is struck in New York on
> Monday.
>
> Good luck.
Murray def Djokovic
Serena def Kvitova
Men draw: I'd like to see new slamist (Tsonga, Söderling, Berdych, and
few others, among wich Murray looks like the most likely, if Djokovic
wasn't playing this good this year)
Djoker is the obvious choice, very few players do have real chances
against him, since 2010DC.
Federer can beat him, but where will Roger's level be?
Tsonga has the tools to redo a giant killing ala Wimbledon.
Gasquet still remains a bit too fragile at slam.
Monfils has the triquiest first round, facing Dimitrov.
The first half of the draw is so much more dangerous than the lower
part (despite the fact that this second half having 3 different
slamists)
No idea of current Söderling, Del Potro form at the moment.
Nadal confidence has droped big time, crashing so many times in a row
into Nole's fortress wall.
Ferrer didn't play much lately (or was it me not following?!)
I did not check Women's draw for more than 2 minutes, to pick Serena's
opponent.
Jesper Lauridsen
Sharapova, but come on, that's just boring. So here goes:
Federer d. Del Potro (turns out I don't like any of the lower half
players)
Wozniacki d. Lisicki
Jason Catlin
I'm surprised so many people are picking Kvitova to do well. At least
you're not picking her to win, but
she still seems ripe for an earlyish exit, sort of like what happened
with Sharapova at '04 USO.
felangey
off-peak but not for Fed 2008?<
:)
You cracked his code. Whisper is gonna be pissed.
felangey
Federer def. Murray
Woz def. Sharapova
b
> The draws are out. Same rules, predict the winner/finalist for both
> men and women. Scoring allocation:
>
> Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
> Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
> Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
> Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
>
> Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
> same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
>
> If one of your picks is in danger of pulling out of the event you can
> select an alternate pick, but the alternate is only valid if the
> original pick withdraws before their first match.
>
> A perfect score of 20 will be rewarded with a tennis program courtesy
> wendyg.
>
> All entries will be listed here:
>
> http://www.tennis28.com/funstuff/rst_2011sp_US.html
>
> Entries must be posted before the first ball is struck in New York on
> Monday.
>
> Good luck.
djokovic d nadal
serena d venus
wen...@cix.compulink.co.uk
<b3230aa7-914b-4a69...@a27g2000yqc.googlegroups.com>,
Jeffer...@yahoo.com (TennisGuy) wrote:
I am so utterly terrible at these predictions. For any given player, I can
just see why they *won't* win. And then one of them does. :)
Djokovic d. Murray
Serena d. Bartoli
(Of course, I'd far rather pick Federer or Fish or one of the number 1
without a Slams (Jankovic, Wozniacki, et al), but...)
wg
wen...@cix.compulink.co.uk
stei...@comcast.net (bob) wrote:
>
> i'd like to see nadal beat djok. but i think nadal has been 1/2 step
> slow since AO. his overall clay season was mediocre by his standard.
Yeah. Before 2009-2010, Nadal was always susceptible on hard courts to the
big-serving power hitter; that seems to be the case again this year. And
this year whenever he comes up against Djokovic, who can outrint him and
hit harder, he can't do anything about it.
wg
b
if venus pulls out then kvitova
b
i think it's too late... but otherwise my 2nd change would be djokovic
d del potro
nadal has ferrer in his quarter
wen...@cix.compulink.co.uk
<424bdd55-fbea-4afd...@f41g2000yqh.googlegroups.com>,
butter...@gmail.com (b) wrote:
>
> djokovic d nadal
> serena d venus
Eek. When I was picking I forgot VW was in the draw because I couldn't see
her hiding, unseeded. It's many years since she won a major outside of
Wimbledon, but I agree, she's still not to be ignored.
wg
Manuel aka Xax
You were so right: she is allready out, I should have checked the
women draw a bit longer... :-)
She lost to A. DULGHERU, wich was far from unpredictable.
Javier González
b
> In article
> <424bdd55-fbea-4afd-97d8-55ec85509...@f41g2000yqh.googlegroups.com>,
>
> butterflyy...@gmail.com (b) wrote:
>
> > djokovic d nadal
> > serena d venus
>
> Eek. When I was picking I forgot VW was in the draw because I couldn't see
> her hiding, unseeded. It's many years since she won a major outside of
> Wimbledon, but I agree, she's still not to be ignored.
>
> wg
You know what - she has a terrible draw. The first match is against a
lower ranked russian. After that the likely opponent would be
Lisicki.... and so on... that's probably why you didn't *see* her.
Given her performance last year (i.e. losing to Kim in a tiebreak in
the semis after *not having played since wimbledon*) - it would be
foolish to write her off. At the same time she really needs some match
play and it doesn't appear that they are playing doubles either. Last
year she was seeded. If she can get a few matches in she will be a
contender, unfortunately the matches she needs to use to "warm up" are
all against tough players.
b
> In article
> <b3230aa7-914b-4a69-9eee-ae4ca0cf3...@a27g2000yqc.googlegroups.com>,
>
> Jeffery21...@yahoo.com (TennisGuy) wrote:
> > On Aug 25, 8:18 pm, Hops <kev8...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Djoker d. Murray
> > Kvitova d. Serena
>
> > (Sentimental favourites: Federer, Sharapova)
>
> I am so utterly terrible at these predictions. For any given player, I can
> just see why they *won't* win. And then one of them does. :)
>
> Djokovic d. Murray
>
> Serena d. Bartoli
>
> (Of course, I'd far rather pick Federer or Fish or one of the number 1
> without a Slams (Jankovic, Wozniacki, et al), but...)
>
> wg
Now Bartoli is a really good pick. I think the most overlooked aspect
of her game is that both she and her father, despite all the ridicule,
really see her as a top player. In spite of everything she really
believes in herself. if Bartoli ever gets a good draw and reaches a
slam final again she won't crumble under pressure a la Stosur.
Unfortunately for her, her first opportunity was against Venus
Williams And her performance was stellar (all things considered).
DavidW
(Scott, notice that I used an Australian-style date there.)
bob
his results aren't what i'm judging; i'm judging his game.
bob
TT
> Sakari hasn't posted picks, or anything since 24/8.
Joe has posted at all since 3.8.
bob
me too. she sucked since wimbledon. and i picked her as runnerup at
wimbledon.
bob
felangey
I'm sure that when he comes back he will be touched you were counting.
Scott
> On Aug 25, 8:18 pm, Hops <kev8...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > The draws are out. Same rules, predict the winner/finalist for both
> > men and women. Scoring allocation:
>
> > Winner Pick is Winner 6 points
> > Finalist Pick is Finalist 4 points
> > Winner Pick is Finalist 3 points
> > Finalist Pick is Winner 3 points
>
> > Picks must be from different sides of the draw. If they are from the
> > same side, only the Winner pick will be allowed.
>
> > If one of your picks is in danger of pulling out of the event you can
> > select an alternate pick, but the alternate is only valid if the
> > original pick withdraws before their first match.
>
> > A perfect score of 20 will be rewarded with a tennis program courtesy
> > wendyg.
>
> > All entries will be listed here:
>
> >http://www.tennis28.com/funstuff/rst_2011sp_US.html
>
> > Entries must be posted before the first ball is struck in New York on
> > Monday.
>
> > Good luck.
>
>
> Djoko def. Mallorcan Ultra-Topspinner
> Kvitova def. Na Li
well, i'm glad that Kvitova didn't retire during her match. That
would have sucked!
She is the first W champ to lose in the first round of the USO in the
open era. Way to go!
MBDunc
You judge wrong.
.mikko
bob
the GS results back up my judgment.
bob
Jason Catlin
Nadal of 2010 wouldn't have fared much better against 2011 Djoke, I'm
afraid.
I say that as a big Rafa fan but the truth is the truth. Those guys
had plenty of close matches on clay before this year
and Djoke's extra confidence and fitness was all he needed. I had very
little hope for Rafa heading into the clay season and
the French, but Fed did him a huge favor.
TT
> I say that as a big Rafa fan
undecided
Rafa beats Djoker
Shara beats Woz
undecided
MBDunc
Nadal 2011 before USO already has 1 slam title and 1 final (and 1
master serie title, 1 other title and 4 master serie finals)
Fed 2008 at this similar point had 2 slam finals. (inc. abysmal blake
loss at Olympics and lackluster tuneup record with losses left to
right)
.mikko
TennisGuy
> Eek. When I was picking I forgot VW was in the draw because I couldn't see
> her hiding, unseeded. It's many years since she won a major outside of
> Wimbledon, but I agree, she's still not to be ignored.
Just as well. :)
TT
Federer lost to Nadal at MC+Hamburg+RG+W. According to slams he was
definitely peak until 2010 AO...he was in every final from 2008 AO to
2010 AO.
As when it comes to Nadal I'm not convinced at all that he's not at peak
still. He's been losing to Djokovic and then couple early losses at
Montreal+Cincinnati which actually is not that much out of the norm for him.