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Rome Drawn and Quartered
May 18, 2012 By Matthew Cronin
Flavia Pennetta vs. Serena Williams:
The Italian has had a tough time with injuries this year and hasn’t not shown her best form until his week. Serena has been on fire of since Charleston and is either playing well and destroying foes, or not playing very well and outshining and out battling them This is the first match on Center Court and while Pennetta is a terrific mover and fine defense to offense player, but Serena will be able be to find the lines with her groundies and returns and win in 2 sets.
Победит Серена в 2 сетах.
Thomas Berdych vs. Rafa Nadal:
The Czech plays Nadal very ought and nearly knocked him out in Australia, but Nadal is playing angry and quite effectively after the Madrid fiasco last week. Berdych has been quite good in taking balls early and hitting through the court, but in slower red clay, Nadal will wear him down in point in 2 sets
Победит Рафа в 2 сетах.
Novak Djokovic vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga:
I don’t like this match-up for the Frenchman on dirt, even though he was quite impressive in knocking off Juan Martin Del Potro 6-4 6-1. However, the Serbian will get into Jo’s backhand side, will return him much more consistently than DelPo did and out maneuver him. Take Djokovic in two.
Победит Новак в 2 сетах.
Angelique Kerber vs. Petra Kvitova:
This battle of two powerful lefties should be a doozy if Kvitova finds her form. Kerber can beat just about anyone these days, but the Czech is due to start peaking and I get the feeling it will be in Rome. PK in 3 sets.
Победит Петра в 3 сетах.
Roger Federer vs. Andreas Seppi:
Huge props to the Italian who came back from the depths to stun Stanislas Wawrinka 6-7(1) 7-6(6) 7-6(6), but having face Federer after that marathon is not a desired draw. Federer did not play great in taking down JC Ferrero, but he’s been money off the ground and his serve is much more consistent than it was last year. Take Federer in a tough 2 setter in front of a raucous crowd.
Победит Роджер в 2 сетах.
David Ferrer vs. Richard Gasquet:
The Frenchman was outstanding at time sin defeating Andy Murray and his sore back, but Ferrer won’t make as many errors as Murray did and will come through in 2.
Победит Давид в 2 сетах.
Dominica Cibulkova vs. Na Li:
It’s nice to see Li rediscovering her clay court game, but to my mind this is the upset special of the day, as Cibulkova has the power and movement to hurt Li. This one will go three, but the Slovak will rear her head up and grab the victory.
Победит Доминика в 3 сетах.
Venus Williams vs. Maria Sharapova:
The two haven’t played in a long time, largely due to Venus recent illness and of course Sharapova’s near year off due to shoulder surgery. Sharapova played smart and offensive in dispatching Ana Ivanovic 7-6(4) 6-3, while Venus showed Samantha Stosur the door in a 6-4 6-3 win. Sharapova has been serving pretty well, returning with ferociousness and has been relentless off the ground. Venus is playing ultra tough, but must keep her first serve percentage eery high and her forehand accurate to win this contest. Here’s the day’s three set classic, which will be won by an exhausted Sharapova.
Победит Мария в 3 сетах.
