We will see the big 4 at the Laver Cup 2022 in London between Sep 23-25. Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray will all join Team Europe.

The previous Laver Cups have been relatively one-sided and with the kind of dream team Europe turn up with in 2022, it’s difficult to see another result than a pretty straightforward win. That would be the fourth win in a row and means that Team World hasn’t won a single Laver Cup title. If this trend continues, it will likely diminish the event’s stature.

It’s not that Team World is bad by any means. They come to London with Jack Sock, Taylor Fritz, Diego Schwartzman, and possibly a big server like Opelka or Isner. Or maybe throw in a wild card like Jenson Brooksby in the mix? According to Britishgambler, the clear favorite of the bookmakers is team Europe.

Tickets are expensive!

One thing many tennis nerds have remarked on is the ticket prices. They have been increasing for every Laver Cup, but with this line-up and the possibility of Roger playing his last tournament or two, even tickets costing 3000 GBP or more will likely be sold out.

I spent a great day at Laver Cup in Geneva 2019 and must say that it’s quite a spectacle and one of the best tennis-viewing experiences I’ve had. Still, not you need to be quite well off to spend the kind of money that is required for tickets in London.

If you want to find tickets or more information about the event, check out the official Laver Cup website here.

Will you or would you like to visit the Laver Cup in 2022? Please give us your thoughts in the comments below.

We’re in the middle of the US hard court swing and drawing closer to the fourth grand slam of the year. Who will win the men’s US Open?

There is still uncertainty about whether Novak Djokovic will be able to play to being unvaccinated. If he plays, he will be the main favorite.

But we have many other players that can threaten Novak even on a good day.

The usual suspects

Rafael Nadal is back in action in Cincinnati after sitting out for a while due to injury. He will chase slam title number 23 while Novak hunts down 22. There will be lots of drama if these meet during the tournament.

The current world number one and last year’s winner, Daniil Medvedev, is another obvious favorite. Medvedev won in Acapulco earlier but lost to in-form Nick Kyrgios in Montreal. After Cincinnati, it will be easier to judge his form before the US Open.

Talking about Kyrgios, he has been a “changed” player in recent months. Wimbledon finalist, the winner of the ATP 500 in Washington, DC, beating Medvedev and other strong players on the way. He should also be one of the favorites ahead of the men’s US Open, reported Offers.bet.

These are my top picks to fight for the US Open title. But let’s also look at some “outsiders.”

Outsiders

Carlos Alcaraz has taken the tennis world by storm, by his progress has been somewhat halted since Wimbledon. Naturally, such a young player won’t steamroll the entire tennis tour into submission and that’s why it’s hard to pick him as a genuine threat for the US Open. But we also know what he’s capable of if he can find his best tennis.

Casper Ruud is a player that has shown clearly in 2022 that he can play well on all surfaces. He already has three titles this year. Maybe it’s time to make some waves on the biggest stage.

Hubert Hurkacz has a Masters-winning ability and has reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon. He played exceptionally well in Montreal and is surely a threat to anyone in New York.

We don’t know if Alexander Zverev will be back from his injury by the US Open, but it seems unlikely he will pose a threat. Andrey Rublev has been very uneven overall this year, and I can’t see him go all the way in a Grand Slam.

Stefanos Tsitsipas has also lacked consistency lately and doesn’t seem like a massive threat to the title. Uneven results have also been the theme of Auger-Aliassime’s recent history of results.

Who do you think will win the men’s US Open?

Alex Mann is back with his take on This Week in Tennis (32). He will give his predictions for the Canadian Masters (ATP and WTA 1000).

Before we get into Alex’ Canadian Masters predictions, we will summarize another exciting week of tennis (31).

Kyrgios and Medvedev winners

This week saw men’s world number 1, Daniil Medvedev, lift his first trophy of the season, beating Cameron Norrie in Los Cabos, Mexico.

It was a tough opening set, which saw both players break one another before Medvedev took the advantage, narrowly winning 7-5.

Medvedev went from strength to strength as Norrie struggled to break through the Russian’s mesmerizing defensive capabilities, winning the second set 6-0.

This win will give Medvedev confidence as he enters this week’s Masters 1000 title in Montreal, Canada, where he is the defending champion.

Nick Kyrgios continued his impressive form at Wimbledon on the hard courts of Washington, DC, as he won the Citi Open by defeating Yoshihito Nishioka 6-4, 6-3 in the final.

Before Kyrgios’ win this week, his last ATP singles title was also at the Citi Open in 2019.

Samsonova and Kasatkina’s impressive run

In the women’s final, Ludmilla Samsonova came from a set down to beat Kaia Kanepi and lift her second WTA Tour level title.

Daria Kasatkina defeated Shelby Rogers to win the Silicon Valley Classic.

The Russian defeated top ten players, Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka along the way, as well as the newly crowned Wimbledon champion, Elena Rybakina.

She will now rise to a career-high of number 9 in the WTA singles rankings.

This past week also saw the return of Naomi Osaka for the first time since this year’s French Open. Osaka reached the second round of the Silicon Valley Classic before losing to Coco Guaff.

This week’s action on the tennis tour takes us to Canada for the ATP and WTA Masters 1000 events.

Canadian Masters events

Serena and Venus Williams are returning to the WTA tour, as they have entered this week’s tournament in Canada.

The 5-time Canadian Open champion, Rafael Nadal, will not be competing as he has withdrawn from this year’s tournament.

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Canadian Open (ATP and WTA 1000)

The Canadian Open is one of the oldest lawn tennis tournaments in the world, with the first edition of the event occurring in 1881.

On the men’s side, Ivan Lendl holds the record for the most singles titles with 6. Lois Moyes Bickle won a record 10 women’s singles titles between 1906 and 1924.

This year the men’s event is being held in Montreal, while the women’s event is located in Toronto.

The defending champion, Daniil Medvedev, leads the men’s event and will be tough to beat but could face in-form Nick Kyrgios in the second round.

World number 4, Carlos Alcaraz is this year’s second seed as world number 3 and 4, Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal are not competing.

The young Spaniard will look to win his second hard-court Masters title of the year.

Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jannik Sinner, and Felix Auger Aliassime will also fancy their chances and could go deep in the tournament.

Look out for Francisco Cerundolo, who has been flying up the rankings this year, and the ever-consistent Cameron Norrie and the big-hitting Matteo Berrettini.

Prediction – Alcaraz to win

Canadian Open WTA

Iga Swiatek is the top seed on the women’s side and will look to regain some form after a few inconsistent performances in the previous few months.

Camila Giorgi was a surprise winner last year, but it will be tough for her to defend her title.

All of the top 16 seeds have the game to win this tournament. These include Maria Sakkari, Paula Badosa, Ons Jabeur, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Guaff, Daria Kasatkina, Belinda Bencic, Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova and Jelena Ostapenko.

Unseeded players such as Naomi Osaka, Amanda Anisimova, Barbora Krejcikova, Elena Rybakina, and Victoria Azarenka will also be ones to look out for.

I’m going to go with a Swiatek win. I think she’ll continue her clay-court dominance on the hard and further justify why she is the world’s number 1.

Prediction – Swiatek to win

While it’s not Flushing Meadows in popularity, the Washington Open (called Citi Open for sponsorship reasons) is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the USA. This year, it’ll be held for the 53rd time. Surprisingly, this is only the first Citi Open since 2019. Three years have passed since the last one, with many players eager to fight for the crown.
The Citi Open is part of the ATP Tour 500 Series and the WTA 250 of the WTA Tour. The tournament started on August 1 and will last for a week, with the final scheduled for August 7. It’s a leg of the US Open Series leading to the September Grand Slam finale.

Who’s the favorite for the title? We break down those still in play with the most significant chances of taking the crown.

Men’s Favorites

This year’s Men Citi Open features a very strong field of players. Andrey Rublev is the first seed, with Hubert Hurkacz and Taylor Fritz the second and third. The other seeds include Reilly Opelka, Grigor Dimitrov, Francis Tiafoe, Denis Shapovalov, Karen Khachanov, and recent Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios.

The Russian is the favorite to win the tournament, but truth be told, his odds aren’t the best value. Hurkacz and Fritz’s odds have much better value, and we know that both can compete. While Hurkacz is returning from a recent injury layoff, Taylor Fritz was just a set away from a Wimbledon semi-final and has won this year’s Indian Wells.

Kyrgios’ chances look good, considering his last Wimbledon run. He may be a controversial player, but when he puts his mind to the field, he can be fantastic.

As we said, the field is loaded this year, and while Rublev is the favorite, the other players offer much better odds. If you’re looking for a dark horse to bet on, we will go with Karen Khachanov, Tiafoe, or Opelka. Nishioka may be lower on the list, but he’s still a good pick for his first ATP 500 title.

Women’s Favorites

On the women’s side, the WTA Citi Open field is led by American player Jessica Pegula, the current world number 7. She’s been seeded the top player in the tournament but comes after Emma Raducanu when it comes to betting.

Victoria Azarenka looks like a good pick, too, as do Elise Mertens and Kaia Kanepi. Those should be the dark horse favorites in front of lower-seeded players such as Mayar Sherif and Clara Tauson. Bookies Raducanu, and rightfully so. The young English tennis player is posting record-breaking stats at only 19 years of age. You may know her as the most unlikely winner of the 2021 US Open, with a record run at Wimbledon the same year after getting a wild card entry and reaching the fourth round.

Raducanu is still a young player and can make her name by winning tournaments such as the Citi Open. The Grand Slams bring more points and recognition but are also harder to compete in. For our money, we’d take Raducanu over Pegula this year.

Conclusion

The Citi Open will be a competitive tournament in both the ATP and WTA tournaments. There are plenty of great options, so you surely won’t be disappointed. Tennis betting sites have already lined up the odds, and with the tournament underway, now’s the best time to check your favorite bookie and place a bet.

Whether you go with the favorites or pick a dark horse doesn’t matter. If you know your tennis players and you’re inclined to bet on the Citi Open, the time to do so is right now.

Alex Mann is back with another edition of This Week in Tennis covering week 30 with tournaments in Atlanta, Kitzbühel, Umag, Prague and Warsaw.

TOURNAMENT PREDICTIONS – THIS WEEK IN TENNIS (30)

It’s been an action-packed week of tennis. Bernarda Pera’s perfect post-Wimbledon form continued as she defeated Anett Kontaveit to win the Hamburg European Open.

Pera backed up last week’s win in Budapest with another title on the clay in Germany. The 27-year-old hadn’t won a WTA Tour level title until last week. She has now won two titles in consecutive weeks.

Magical Musetti

Lorenzo Musetti conjured his magical tennis to win his first ATP title, defeating top seed Carlos Alcaraz in the final in Hamburg.

The talented Italian has struggled on the pro tour since his breakthrough in 2020 but showed consistency this week, defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and the in-form Francisco Cerundolo on his way to the final.

His exquisite one-handed backhand and delicate drop shots were on full display as he stormed to a 6-4 5-3 lead against Alcaraz in the final.

After saving multiple match points, Alcaraz returned and took the second set on a tiebreak. At this point in the match, it looked like it was going to be another of Musetti’s performances, which we have seen in the last few years; some great shot-making but unable to sustain it throughout a full match.

This time, however, the 19-year-old re-grouped in the third set and played consistently to battle past Alcaraz.

Ruud in Gstaad

Casper Ruud defended his title in Gstaad to win the Swiss Open. Rudd returned from a set down to defeat Matteo Berrettini in the final as he won his 9th ATP Tour title.

Irina-Camelia Begu won the title in Palermo, Italy, defeating Lucia Bronzetti in the final. This was Begu’s 5th WTA Tour title and her first since 2017.

Looking ahead to this week’s action on the tennis circuit, we have events in Atlanta, Kitzbühel, Umag, Prague and Warsaw.

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Atlanta Open (ATP 250)

Reilly Opelka leads the stacked field in Georgia, USA. Six-time champion John Isner will look to win a record-extending 7th title but will face challenges from youngsters Jenson Brooksby and Brandon Nakashima, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul, Alex de Minaur, and Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios.

This is hard to predict, but I will go with Kyrgios. He had an impressive grass court season, and if he can replicate this form on the hard courts, he can go deep in every tournament he enters.

Prediction – Kyrgios to win

Austrian Open Kitzbühel (ATP 250)

One of the most picturesque tournaments in the world, Kitzbühel, always provides some spectacular views of the Austrian mountains, as well as some high-quality tennis.

Defending champion Casper Ruud has withdrawn from the tournament, as well as Matteo Berrettini. Roberto Bautista Agut is the highest-ranked player in the draw and will be looking to win his first title in Kitzbühel. He faces intense competition from Aslan Karatsev and Albert Ramos Viñolas, veteran Richard Gasquet, Lorenzo Sonego and Tallon Griekspoor.

Prediction – Bautista Agut to win

Croatia Open (ATP 250)

It would be fitting to call this year’s tournament in Umag, the Next-Gen Open.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz leads this year’s young line-up, which includes 19-year-old Holger Rune, 20-year-old Italians Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti and 21-year-old Sebastian Baez.

Alcaraz was only 18 when he won the title last year, so it will be intriguing to see if he can win his second Croatia Open as a teenager. He will be determined given last week’s final loss to Musetti.

Prediction – Alcaraz to win

Prague Open (WTA 250)

Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova and top seed Anett Kontaveit headline a strong line-up in Prague. Alize Cornet, Sorana Cirstea, Anastasia Potapova and Marie Bouzkova are all participating.

Third seed Elise Mertens has already been knocked out of the tournament by Magda Linette.

Krejcikova will be looking to gain some form heading into the US swing and Kontaveit will hope to go one better than last week’s final appearance in Hamburg.

I’m going to go with Alize Cornet for this year’s title. The 32-year-old has arguably had her best season this year and ended Iga Swiatek’s 37-match unbeaten streak at Wimbledon a few weeks ago.

Prediction – Cornet to win

Poland Open (WTA 250)

The second edition of the Poland Open takes place in Warsaw this year.

After hosting the ‘Iga Swiatek and Friends for Ukraine’ charity tennis exhibition in Krakow, Swiatek returns to her home city to take part in the Poland Open.

Caroline Garcia, Petra Martic and Kristina Mladenovic are also taking part.

Prediction – Swiatek to win

It’s the last day of the third grand slam of the year and it’s time for our Wimbledon 2022 Men’s Final Prediction by Alex Mann.

Wimbledon 2022 Men’s Final Prediction

We witnessed a fantastic final which saw Elena Rybakina lift the Venus Rosewater Dish, as she came back to defeat Ons Jabeur in 3 thrilling sets.

Rybakina wrote her name in the history books, becoming the first Kazakh tennis player to win a major title.

Ons Jabeur got off to the best start in the match, taking an early lead, as Ryabkina struggled to adjust to the Tunisian’s low skidding slices and her delicate drop shots. Jabeur motored through the games, winning the first set, 6-3.

Any nerves Rybakina might have had in the first set had diminished as she broke Jabeur’s serve in the first game of the second set.

The Kazakh went from strength to strength, showing her serving and groundstroke prowess to overpower an error-stricken Jabeur, taking the second set 6-2.

By this point, Rybakina had got to grips with Jabeur’s game and immediately broke again at the beginning of the third set to take an early advantage.

A frustrated Jabeur, thought she had rediscovered her form when she fashioned three breakpoint opportunities on Rybakina’s serve at 0-40 2-3.

Rybakina showed some impeccable shot-making to save all three breakpoints, not allowing Jabeur to get a foothold in the match.

Another break was the nail in the coffin for Jabeur as Rybakina stormed to victory in the third set, winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to lift her first major title at The All England Club.

There were also wins for Max Purcell and Matthew Ebden, coming back from 2 sets to 1 down to defeat Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic in 5 to lift the men’s doubles trophy.

Gustavo Fernandez and Shingo Kunieda ended Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid’s ten consecutive wheelchair doubles major titles.

Diede de Groot defeated Yui Kamiji to win the women’s wheelchair singles title.

Men’s Final

Novak Djokovic (1) vs Nick Kyrgios

One of the most intriguing Wimbledon matchups sees number 1 seed Novak Djokovic attempt to win his fourth consecutive Wimbledon and 21st overall major title. The talented Nick Kyrgios is trying to win his first.
It’s hard to predict how this match will unfold, but we will know both players will bring out the best in each other.

Djokovic will look to extend the rallies using his consistency and pinpoint accuracy on both his forehand and backhand to pressurize Kyrgios into errors.

Djokovic will also try to neutralize Kyrgios’ serve with his reliable return to put the Australian on his back foot and force him to hit his first shot off-balance. The Serb has also utilised the drop shot to good use in this tournament, moving his opponents back behind the court before delicately dropping the ball down the line over the net.

However, Djokovic has looked susceptible to losing sets early in matches, most notably against Sinner and Norrie. The Serb cannot afford to do this today as Kyrgios won’t give him many chances to break.

Kyrgios’ biggest weapon is his serve. He’s been able to motor through service games in the blink of an eye and it has helped him get out of trouble many times during the tournament. The Australian’s ability to hit any position within the service box is something to behold. It will make even arguably the best returner in the world, Djokovic, struggle to send it back with interest.

If his serve isn’t firing, Kyrgios possesses a whole bag of shots in his locker. A crushing forehand, which he can loop or flatten out from almost anywhere on the court, exquisite drop shots and volleys and a backhand which he can use to change the ball’s direction out of nowhere.

This being said, Djokovic’s strength lies in making his opponent miss and Kyrgios could easily get rattled.

Kyrgios has struggled with staying mentally strong during matches throughout his career. Still, he has improved this fortnight, being rock solid from the back of the courts during important points and re-grouping well when down in games.

Kyrgios will have to play one of the matches of his life, but if he does, I think he has the game to beat Djokovic.

Prediction – Kyrgios in 5 sets

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Ladies Doubles Final

Elise Mertens and Shuai Zhang (1) vs Barbora Krejcikova and Kate?ina Siniakova (2)

A mouth-watering doubles match between the top two seeds. Krejcikova and Siniakova have won four major doubles titles together while Zhang has one three and Mertens two, so all have experience in this position. All the competitors are exceptional doubles and singles players, so expect fearsome cross-court rallies and exquisite net play. This match could go either way, but I’m predicting that the Czech’s will add another title to their trophy cabinet.

Prediction – Krejcikova and Siniakova in 3 sets

It’s final weekend and Alex Mann is giving his Wimbledon 2022 Women’s Final Prediction. Who do you pick for the title? Rybakina or Jabeur?

Wimbledon 2022 Women’s Final Prediction

On Day 1, the Wimbledon men’s and women’s tournament started with 128 players in each draw. Now only two men and two women remain, battling it out to become the Wimbledon Champion 2022.

Yesterday, we saw the remaining semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Cameron Norrie.

Men’s Semi-Final Summary

Djokovic once again reached the Wimbledon final, defeating first-time major semi-finalist Cameron Norrie in 4 sets to progress to his 32nd major final.

Norrie had a blistering start, breaking Djokovic three times in the opening set to take an early lead. Norrie’s consistency and depth of shot were on show as he forced a string of errors on Djokovic’s racquet.

Djokovic raised his level in the next set, moving Norrie around the court and hitting some incredible backhands. As Norrie began to misfire on his serve, Djokovic took full advantage and began to run away with the match.

Norrie showed fighting spirit to keep the last set close before Djokovic served out the match to win, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2,6-4.

Norrie’s 2022 Wimbledon journey concluded with much-deserved ovation from the home crowd as he walked off Centre Court.

A Djokovic roar at the end of the match signaled another Wimbledon major final for the Serb, who now faces Nick Kyrgios.

The match went largely as expected, with Norrie taking an early set from Djokovic before the Serb locked in and displaying an errorless performance for the next three sets. Norrie played a solid match overall, but Djokovic’s level was too high. I was happy to predict a Djokovic win in 4 sets correctly.

I will now preview the women’s final. Come back tomorrow for my final predictions of this year’s Wimbledon, the men’s final!

Women’s Final

Ons Jabeur (3) vs Elena Rybakina (17)

Will it be Jabeur or Ryabkina who will join the list of greats to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish at the All England Club?

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This final will be intriguing given the variety of game styles Jabeur and Rybakina possess. Jabeur will utilize her slice, drop shots and angles to move Rybakina around the court and bring her to the net, where the Kazakh rarely finds herself. The Tunisian will try to neutralize Ryabkina’s serve by blocking it back deep to the back of the court to get her forehand into play.

At times during this tournament, Jabeur has misfired. In the second set of her semi-final match against Tatjana Maria, Jabeur missed an array of forehands and couldn’t find her range. She can’t afford to be inconsistent, knowing she won’t get many opportunities to break Rybakina.

Rybakina will look to use her crushing groundstrokes and strong serve to race through games and not let Jabeur get a foothold in the match. She was able to hit through Halep, who had looked unbeatable this tournament so that she can do the same against Jabeur.

Rybakina likes to hit all her groundstrokes with two feet on the ground, but Jabeur won’t let her play in her hitting zone. She must be aware of this and willing to wait for her opportunity. If Rybakina can do this consistently, she has a real shot at winning the title.

Having said this, I think Jabeur’s determination and willingness to take risks will see her lift her first major title.

Prediction – Jabeur in 3 sets

It’s getting closer! Alex Mann is back with Wimbledon 2022 Semi-Final Predictions. We have some exciting matches on our hands!

Wimbledon 2022 Semi-Final Predictions

The last day of the quarter-finals went off with a bang as Nadal, Kyrgios, Rybakina, and Halep progressed to the semi-final stage of Wimbledon, moving one step closer to the title.

Rafael Nadal produced an unbelievable comeback to defeat Taylor Fritz in five sets. Two sets to one up on an injured Nadal, Fritz looked on the verge of making his first major semi-final. Rafa’s fighting spirit and willpower saw him through with a depleted serve, taking the final two sets, 7-5 7-6(4).

We don’t know the full extent of Nadal’s abdominal injury, so we’re hoping he will be ready for his semi-final clash against Nick Kyrgios.

After being broken in his opening service game, Kyrgios stayed composed and fought back to take the opening set off an inspired Cristian Garin. Kyrgios went from strength to strength in the second set and played an unbelievable third set tie-break to reach his first major semi-final in tough 3 sets.

Elena Rybakina came back from an error-stricken start to defeat the two-time Wimbledon quarter-finalist, Ajla Tomljanovic, to set up a semi-final with Simona Halep. Rybakina served her way through the second and third sets, overpowering Tomljanovic and finishing the match with 34 winners.

Simona Halep continued her dominant performances this fortnight with a devastating win over Amanda Anisimova, winning 6-2 6-4. Halep playing some of her best tennis, moving exceptionally, returning powerful serves which were being thrown at her, and countering all of the American’s heavy shots.

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Centre Court

Ons Jabeur (3) vs Tatjana Maria

The first of the two women’s semi-finals sees the entertaining Ons Jabeur go up against her long-time friend, Tatjana Maria. Maria’s fairytale run continues as she looks to defeat her fourth-seeded opponent this tournament. She’s beaten seeds Cîrstea, Sakkari and Ostapenko back-to-back, and a grueling win over compatriot Niemeier in the quarter-final to reach the semi-finals of a major for the first time in her career. The 34-year-old will need to play her best if she’s going to beat Jabeur, who’s played some extraordinary tennis this fortnight.

Maria’s forehand slice successfully nullified Ostapenko and Niemeier’s power, which I’m sure she will try to implement against Jabeur. Both games are centered around variety, utilizing slices and drop shots to wrong-foot opponents and breaking their rhythm. Jabeur can do this slightly better. The Tunisian has one of the best slices on tour and will be able to move the German around, putting her in uncomfortable positions. Jabeur possesses a devastating forehand which she can use to create angles to open up the court. The only worry for Maria is that she will look into a mirror. Jabeur has had the game to win a slam but hasn’t been able to put all the pieces together. Now it seems she is ready.

There might be some tension as both players haven’t been in this position, but I expect Jabeur to push through and make her first-ever major final.

Prediction – Jabeur in 2 sets

Simona Halep (16) vs Elena Rybakina (17)

Halep has looked unstoppable throughout this tournament, but she faces her most dangerous opponent this fortnight, Elena Rybakina. Rybakina has served the most aces on the women’s tour this year, which included 15 during her win over Tomljanovic. She will undoubtedly use this to her advantage and look to finish points quickly. Rybakina also possesses a crushing forehand which she has used to blow her opponents off the court. If she can do this consistently, she has a chance to win this match.

Having said this, Halep is the best returner in the world, and this has been fully displayed. Her exceptional movement and ability to change direction make her a formidable opponent for big hitters. Bados and Anisimova possess big ball-striking games, but they were both unable to hit through Halep during the fourth-round and quarter-final. Rybakina has a slightly better serve than Badosa and Anisimova, but this should be a similar matchup for Halep, so it will play right into her hands.

If Halep plays as well as she has done in all her previous matches during this tournament, I don’t think anyone can beat her.

Prediction – Halep in 2 sets

Alex Mann is back with his Wimbledon 2022 quarter-final predictions. Who will join Novak and Norrie in the semi-finals?

Wimbledon 2022 Quarter-final Predictions

It was a day of comebacks at The All England Club as Novak Djokovic, Cameron Norrie, Tatjana Maria, and Ons Jabeur all fought back to reach the semi-final of Wimbledon.

Djokovic reminded us why he is a 6-time Wimbledon champion, coming back from two sets down to defeat Jannik Sinner. The Serb produced outstanding shotmaking, including a fully-stretched sliding backhand pass, to reach his 11th Wimbledon semi-final.

The fairy-tale story continues for Tatjana Maria as she came back to defeat fellow German Jule Niemeier in three thrilling sets. As Niemeier netted a forehand, Maria dropped her racquet in disbelief as she reached her first major semi-final, 15 years since her first major appearance.

Ons Jabeur took one step further by overcoming Marie Bouzková. The Tunisian’s devastating drop shots were on full display as she dropped only two games in the last two sets to keep her Wimbledon dreams alive.

Cameron Norrie rounded up the comebacks as he dug in deep to beat Goffin, 7-5 in the fifth set. In front of a packed-out British court, Norrie was overcome by emotion after reaching his first major semi-final to set up a match with Djokovic.

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Centre Court

Simona Halep (16) vs Amanda Anisimova (20)

Halep dispatched Paula Badosa in the fourth round, dropping only three games to move to the quarter-final of Wimbledon for the fifth time in her career. Anisimova has also played some outstanding tennis to defeat Guaff and the in-form Tan. This intriguing matchup will see Halep’s counter-punching tennis go up against Anisimova’s ball-striking.

Anisimova has the game to hit through Halep, especially on the backhand side and on the returns. However, the American will be forced to hit more balls and must be consistent as Halep’s defense capabilities are second to none. The Romanian knows how to play on grass and will use her experience as Wimbledon champion in 2019 in this match. Halep has looked flawless this tournament, and I don’t see anyone beating her.

Prediction – Halep in 2 sets

Rafael Nadal (2) vs Taylor Fritz (11)

Two days ago, Nadal produced his best Wimbledon performance to beat Botic van de Zandschulp in three sets to set up a quarter-final clash with Fritz. Fritz has played some exceptional tennis, having not dropped a set. Fritz has beaten Nadal before, defeating the Spaniard to lift the Indian Wells Masters title in March. Although Nadal was injured during the match and not at his peak level, Fritz will take some inspiration from this. Nadal will need to be at the top of his game, given the American’s success on grass this season. Having said this, Nadal seems to have found his rhythm, especially on his serve and his forehand. Fritz’s backhand can do damage, but I can’t see him being able to sustain it over the best of five sets.

Prediction – Nadal in 4 sets

Court 1

Elena Rybakina (17) vs Ajla Tomljanovic

Rybakina has been playing some of her best tennis this fortnight and will be looking to make her first-ever slam semi-final. Her game looks suited to the grass; her big serve and crushing groundstrokes have seen her dismantle some top-quality players and she has been hard to break. Tomljanovic has shown some high-level tennis to make back-to-back Wimbledon quarter-finals with a grueling win over Alize Cornet. The Australian’s groundstrokes are very consistent, so she will use this to force Rybakina to work for every point. Tomljanovic also has experience from this stage, losing out to Ash Barty in this round last year. Both players will see this as an opportunity to make their first slam semi-final, but I think Rybakina’s ability to hold serve with her big serve might make the difference.

Prediction – Rybakina in 2 sets

Nick Kyrgios vs Cristian Garin

Eight years on from his last Wimbledon quarter-final appearance, Nick Kyrgios is attempting to reach the final four for the first time. Kyrgios showed fighting spirit to defeat promising youngster Nakashima in five sets to set up a clash with Chilean Garin. Garin has had an equally successful Wimbledon and came from two sets and two match
points down to defeat Alex de Minaur, and wreck hopes of an all-Australian quarter-final. Garin’s flat groundstrokes can do a lot of damage on a grass court, but after playing some grueling matches, is there anything left in the gas tank? It’s hard to predict how Kyrgios will play, but he won his last match not playing his best, so I think the Australian will see this as an opportunity and run with it. His serve is one of the best in the world, and if it’s firing, Garin will not get many chances to break. Kyrgios is going to deliver this time.

Prediction – Kyrgios in 4 sets

Wimbledon is heating up with some quarter-final action. Here is Alex Mann with more Wimbledon 2022 Predictions for day 9.

Wimbledon 2022 Predictions – Day 9

There was some spellbinding tennis on offer on day 8 of The Championships.

Simona Halep displayed the most impressive tournament performance so far, defeating Paula Badosa 6-1 6-2 emphatically. Halep faces another test against Anisimova, who defeated the giant killer Harmony Tan in the next round. Can anyone stop the Romanian?

Nick Kyrgios dug in to win a tight five-set match against the up-and-coming American, Brandon Nakashima. Kyrgios has made his first Wimbledon quarter-final since his debut in 2014. It looked like it was going to be an all-Australian affair until Cristian Garin saved matched points and came back from two sets down to beat Alex de Minaur in 5 grueling sets. Is this Kyrgios’ best chance to make the semi-final?

There were brutal rallies on court two as Tomljanovic returned from a set down to knock out Cornet. She’s now made back-to-back Wimbledon quarter-finals, so she will be looking to go one better this year.

Finally, there were straight-sets wins for Nadal, Rybakina and Fritz, with all players in fine form during their fourth-round matches.

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Centre Court

Novak Djokovic (1) vs Jannik Sinner (10)

Sinner played an outstanding match to defeat Alcaraz in four sets. He hadn’t won a tour-level match on grass before this week, so his progression is impressive. This will be his most challenging match by far, as Djokovic has looked impeccable. Both players have world-class backhands and will look to dominate rallies from the back of the court. Sinner won many free points on serve against Alcaraz, but he will know Djokovic will make more returns today. If Sinner’s consistent and plays freely, he has a chance, but I’ll give Djokovic the edge. Novak can find and target an opponent’s weakness and is slightly better than Sinner in almost all categories.

Prediction – Djokovic in 4 sets

Ons Jabeur (3) vs Marie Bouzková

Jabeur was one of the favorites coming into this tournament, and she has lived up to the expectation. Jabeur will look to better last year’s performance at Wimbledon, where she reached the quarter-finals. Jabeur fought hard to beat Mertens in two tough sets, which should give her confidence that she can win when she is not playing her best. Bouzkova’s counter-punching tennis has seen her knock out two seeds, Collins and Riske-Amritraj, and experienced grass courter Garica. Bouzkova is very consistent and won’t give Jabeur many free points, so I expect the Tunisian to utilize her devastating drop shots and slick slices to bring Bouzkova forward.

Prediction – Jabeur in 2 sets

Court 1

Tatjana Maria vs Jule Niemeier

An all-German battle between the experienced, 34 year-old Tatjana Maria and the youngster, Jule Niemeier. In her first year back on tour since her maternity break, Maria held her nerve to save two match points against Ostapenko to make her first-ever slam quarter-final. Maria’s first major appearance was way back in 2007 while Niemeier is making her second one, so this will be a fascinating matchup. Maria loves slicing on both wings, so she will utilize this to break the rhythm of Niemeier’s powerful play. It’s a hard match to predict as both players will want to carry on their impressive runs, but I think Maria will scrape through and set up a semi-final match with Jabeur.

Prediction – Maria in 3 sets

Cameron Norrie (9) vs David Goffin

After breaking his third-round duck and reaching the second week of a Slam for the first time, Cameron Norrie will be looking to go a few steps further and reach the semi-final of his home major. Norrie played exceptional tennis in the fourth round to beat Tommy Paul in straight sets. Goffin has equally played some of his best tennis this year during Wimbledon. He had an impressive win against Frances Tiafoe, defeating him in five sets. The Belgian has struggled with injury and match wins in the past few years, so it’s good to see him back to his best. Norrie will target Goffin’s backhand relentlessly with his lefty forehand, while the Belgian will use his movement, counter-punching abilities and experience to pressurize the Brit. Goffin has had some long battles this
week, and Norrie will make this match physical, so this will be a step too far for David. With the British crowd behind him, Norrie will make his first major semi-final.

Prediction – Norrie in 4 sets