If you had to predict the rest of 2017...

[NBP]

...right here, right now, how would you? You've seen the first 5 months pan out, with RG, Wimbledon and the US Open still to go. I don't wanna see no troll-ish here. Be real, and unbiased. I'll start...

RG: NADAL - I think he'll beat Djokovic on his way to winning; either the final or SF, then beating someone other than Murray or Wawrinka.

Wimbledon: CILIC - That's right fella's. Man comes good for a couple of weeks a year it seems, but clearly if not I think maybe Fed takes it. Although have a feeling he won't. QF for Rafa. No final for Murray.

Montreal: FEDERER - Theme of winning events he hadn't won in ages to continue. I think he will play here in contrast to what you guys think. I also think this is his bouncing back from Wimbledon disappointment. Early loss in Cincy tho, the run ends there.

Cincinnati: KYRGIOS - Joins the Masters winning party. Beats Murray in the final.

US Open: FEDERER - Better on hard than grass since 2014, genuinely feel he'll win here. I really do. Means Novak goes slamless, but he's due that anyway.

Shanghai: MURRAY - Nice Asia run for Muzziah, doesn't end the year like 2014 without a big title.

Paris: DJOKOVIC - This is where the resurgence starts. End of the year. Everything starts to come together.

London: DJOKOVIC - See above.

Rafa will end #1. He, Federer, Djokovic, Murray, Stan, Thiem, Zverev and Kyrgios in London. Ferrer to retire. Serbia to win DC.

 

[Gazelle]

I can live with Federer not winning Wimbledon, if he wins another USO instead. A 2-slam year, can't ask for more.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

LOL at Cilic winning another slam, he's garbage.

 

[Semidios]

Keeping it real? And you predict a multi slam season (even him winning every slam he enters this year) for a guy with 3 slams this decade, 1 of them won this year and you give him the possibility of 3 year slam in 2017 !!!

 

[tennis_pro]

FO - Nadal
Wimbledon - Djokovic
Canada - Raonic
Cincinnati - Federer
US Open - Cilic
Shanghai - Kyrgios
Paris - Djokovic
WTF - Federer

I think Federer is going to win 1-2 more big titles in 2017 but not a Slam (a big hitter will knock him out at Wimbledon). Went with the obvious Cincinnati and WTF.

With Federer back in action, Djokovic getting into form again and the new generation finally coming to play I don't think Nadal is going to win anything outside of clay this year so only went with the FO for him.

Djokovic is getting some of his mojo back, I feel he'll get a good draw at Wimbledon and win there one last time. He'll be in contention in most of the remainin tournaments but he'll only win one more big title (going with Paris). So Wimbledon and Paris MS it is for him.

Raonic - people are writing him off too soon, I think. He's a solid top 10 player and with the home crowd behind him I think he can win Canada this year.

Cilic - he's had a very good clay court season and win the right surface (hard or grass) he could be really dangerous if he fires on all cylinders. A repeat of 2014 and he's the 2017 US Open champion.

Kyrgios - with it being late in the season and a fast hard court - Kyrgios could win a MS title himself this year. Shanghai for him.

 

[tennis_pro]

@NBP - for whatever reason the first thought I had after Fed beat CIlic was that CIlic is gonna be extremely dangerous at Wimbledon in 2017. Without Fed's magical comeback he could've gone all the way in 2016.

 

[NBP]

Keeping it real? And you predict a multi slam season (even him winning every slam he enters this year) for a guy with 3 slams this decade, 1 of them won this year and you give him the possibility of 3 year slam in 2017 !!!

No Fed won't win Wimbledon, but if it means its unlikely he wins the US *just because* it'll then be multi-slam, then that makes no sense.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

@NBP - for whatever reason the first thought I had after Fed beat CIlic was that CIlic is gonna be extremely dangerous at Wimbledon in 2017. Without Fed's magical comeback he could've gone all the way in 2016.

Seriously? He would have gotten torn apart by Murray.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

It's more likely Raonic wins the US Open than freaking CIlic.

 

[Semidios]

No Fed won't win Wimbledon, but if it means its unlikely he wins the US *just because* it'll then be multi-slam, then that makes no sense.

You said if Cilic didn't win W Federer would do it and that Federer is your first pic for UO.

 

[NBP]

You said if Cilic didn't win W Federer would do it and that Fedderer is your first pic for UO.

Yeah I see what you mean. No way he wins both. If he does win Wimbledon (which I don't think he will), he won't win the US.

 

[Semidios]

Yeah I see what you mean. No way he wins both. If he does win Wimbledon (which I don't think he will), he won't win the US.

Silly me, surely I missunderstood.

 

[tennis_pro]

Seriously? He would have gotten torn apart by Murray.

When in form Cilic can beat Murray anywhere. Remember he owned him at the US Open in 2009, had him on the ropes at the US Open in 2012 (6-3 5-1) and beat him in the final of Cincinnati in 2016. He just needs to be there mentally which he was in 2016.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

When in form Cilic can beat Murray anywhere. Remember he owned him at the US Open in 2009, had him on the ropes at the US Open in 2012 (6-3 5-1) and beat him in the final of Cincinnati in 2016. He just needs to be there mentally which he was in 2016.

If he was there mentally he would have put geriatric Fed to bed.

 

[tennis_pro]

If he was there mentally he would have put geriatric Fed to bed.

Fed's actually also a pretty good grass courter, you know. It wasn't a Cilic choke, Fed had to really win the last 3 sets.

 

[KINGROGER]

RG - Nadal
Stuttgart - Federer
Halle - Zverev
Queens - Nadal
Wimbledon - Cilic
Canada - Federer
Cincinatti - Murray
USO - Federer
Beijing - Djokovic
Shanghai - Kyrgios
Basel - Federer
Paris - Djokovic
WTF - Federer

RG - Nadal to beat Djokovic in SF then win the final vs Thiem or Wawrinka

Stuttgart - Federer beats Zverev who gets revenge at Halle week later
Queens - Nadal beats Murray
Wimbledon - heartbreak for Federer as he loses in 5 sets to Cilic in the SF, who beats Raonic in the final.

Canada - Federer beats Nadal in SF then Kyrgios in final.
Cincinatti - surprise defeat for Federer in QF. Murray beats
USO - Federer avenges his Wimbledon defeat, then beats Nadal on way to winning his 6th USO.

Beijing - routine win for Djokovic over Dimitrov
Shanghai - Kyrgios beats Murray in final
Basel - Federer wins on home turf vs Djokovic in the final
Paris - Djokovic wins vs Zverev
WTF - another HC final for Nadal who loses again vs Federer to bring the H2H to 23 - 16 at the end of 2017.

YE#1: Federer narrowly pipping Nadal thanks to his WTF win which decides it.

 

[tennisaddict]

Too much love for Cilic. He had a great run and I expect him to make some QF/SF but not more now. Like Stan, he will have some late runs left

I see Rafa, Novak and Fed winning the next 3 majors.

Murray to drop out of the top 4 soon.

YEC to determine YE1 in a 3 way race.

 

[Deleted member 307496]

Fed's actually also a pretty good grass courter, you know. It wasn't a Cilic choke, Fed had to really win the last 3 sets.

Fed was injured and playing subpar tennis, losing to people he would usually beat on grass.

 

[D.Nalby12]

Federer - 1 more slam + WTF
Nadal - Slam less

 

[BGod]

I already said about Nadal not winning RG. He's overwhelming favourite but enough wildcards that can take him out.

I guess I'd pick Thiem of having to choose or Djokovic.

Picking Federer for Wimbledon and Zverev for USO. But I said that before AO.

I think Dimitrov or Murray wins WTF. But if Fed has #1 riding he'll take it.

 

[Tennisanity]

WImbledon - Federer
USO - Federer

The only things that truly matter.

 

[Semidios]

FO: Nadal/Goffin
W: Raonic/Cilic
UO: Anyone but Federer

Murray and Djokovic will go slamless this year.

Zverev will make second week at least once and win another m-1000.

Federer won't win anything bigger than a 250.

 

[Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil]

Nadal for the FO, easiest prediction of all.

Murray will recover from the slump and have a really good grass season, wouldn't be surprised if he wins Wimbledon again.

I think Lacostovic will have a lot to say when hard court season returns. Looking forward to him and Federer maybe having some battles there.

 

[Rafa the King]

RG - Nadal
Stuttgart- Zverev
Halle - Federer
Queens - Murray
Wimbledon - Federer
Montreal - Nadal
Cinci - Federer
US Open - Nadal
Shanghai - Djokovic
Paris - Djokovic
WTF - Djokovic

RG final: Nadal vs Wawrinka, Rafole semi's
WIM final: Federer vs Kyrgios
USO final: Nadal vs Feder
Djokovic to go 20-0 post USO, securing himself #3 and setting himself up for a great 2018.
We finally get Fedal at USO and it becomes the Greatest Match Ever, epic tie-break in the 5th
Kyrgios doesn't face a single BP against Fed in Wimbledon, until he has to serve to stay in the match in the 5th
Rafa to become the first to beat Stanimal in a slam final, doing so in a 5-set epic
YE #1 to be decided at the WTF between Fedal. Both having 2 slams, 3 Masters and 1 ATP500 before the tourney, but Rafa having a slight lead due to him playing more tournies. Rafa to end number one after making the semi's in London, Rog to lose the final.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Is this a joke that two different people are picking Cilic to win the USO??

 

[Djokovic2011]

Given how unpredictable the first five months of the season have been, I find it impossible to predict how the next six will pan out.

 

[Krish872007]

Where has this sudden bullishness on Cilic's Wimbledon prospects come from? Presumably because he held MPs against Fed at Wimbledon last year. Oh well, let's play this game then:

Roland Garros - Nadal
Wimbledon - Djokovic
Montreal - Djokovic
Cincinnati -Federer
US Open - Federer
Shanghai - Kyrgios
Paris - Murray
WTF - Thiem

 

[mightyrick]

After seeing his performance in Rome, I actually think John Isner could also be very dangerous after the clay season. If he holds this form, he can beat anybody at venues like Cincinnati or Montreal. I think he can even go deep in the US Open this year.

 

[Djokovic2011]

I'm a bit surprised that some people are talking about Djokovic winning Wimbledon again this year, especially considering his very shaky form of late. Sadly I think last year's defeat to Querrey will be the precursor to more early round exits, similar to what happened to Nadal after losing to Rosol.

 

[2HBH-DTL]

cilic def not winning wimbledon. roger won't play canada. and i could see roger winning shanghai as well. USO up in the air for me.

 

[papertank]

FO - Nadal
Wimbledon - Federer
Canada - Nadal
Cincinnati - Del Potro
US Open - Kyrgios
Shanghai - Djokovic
Paris - Djokovic
WTF - Djokovic

year end rankings:

1. Nadal
2. Federer
3. Djokovic
4. Murray
5. Zverev
6. Kyrgios
7. Thiem
8. Wawrinka
9. Cilic
10. Goffin

 

[guitarra]

It's extremely tough to predict rest of this year as it's been a very unusual year so far with the old guard rising from the ashes, the young generation slowly breaking through sudden and unexpected slumps from current numbers 1&2. For me it looks as follows:

Roland Garros: Nadal the strong and overwhelming favourite, Djokovic second choice, Thiem & Wawrinka possible surprise winners
Wimbledon: Federer favourite but not a very clear one, Djokovic/ Murray second choices, Cilic/ Kyrgios/ Zverev/ Dimitrov possible surprise winners
US Open: most unpredictable of the slams, pretty wide open with many having a shot at it - Djokovic/ Federer/ Nadal/ Zverev/ Cilic/ Kyrgios/ Thiem/ Murray, it's too early to predict this one, will see after Wimby and American HC season.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

FO - Nadal
Wimbledon - Dimitrov
Canada - Nadal
Cincinnati - Kyrgios
US Open - Federer
Shanghai - Murray
Paris - Djokovic
WTF - Federer

 

[Skeletroll]

Lol at anyone who thinks Djokovic, Cilic, Dimitrov, Murray, or Raonic will win anything big.

RG - Nadal
Wimbledon - Federer
Montreal - Zverev
Cincinnati - Federer
US Open - Zverev or Fed
Shanghai - Kyrgios or Zverev
Paris - Zverev or Fed
WTF - Zverev

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Lol at anyone who thinks Djokovic, Cilic, Dimitrov, Murray, or Raonic will win anything big.

RG - Nadal
Wimbledon - Federer
Montreal - Zverev
Cincinnati - Federer
US Open - Zverev or Fed
Shanghai - Kyrgios or Zverev
Paris - Zverev or Fed
WTF - Zverev

You are cheating though Putting up two players to win.

 

[Skeletroll]

You are cheating though Putting up two players to win.

You are right my bad. I have a revised version:

RG - Zverev
Wimbledon - Zverev
Montreal - Zverev
Cincinnati - Zverev
US Open - Zverev
Shanghai - Zverev
Paris - Zverev
WTF - Zverev

 

[icedevil0289]

I think, if I had to put money on it, nadal winning the french seems to probably be the safest prediction, but obviously no guarantees. This year has been like the year of unpredictability, so I have no idea what the second half has in store for us, who will/might disappear, who will re emerge, if we will have a new slam winner, etc.


I do wonder if stan will continue his streak of winning 1 slam a year since 2014.

 

[GabeT]

FO: Me
Wimby: Me
USO: Me

Not sure about the rest since I'm not playing them.

 

[Freddy Cat]

TBH, I'm really excited to see Misha Zverev play at Wimbledon. Obviously it'd be crazy to say he'd outright win, but I seriously think that the guy will raise some questions there and knock out at least a couple of seeds. His play style is unlike anyone else on tour, and appears so well accustomed to grass. Unsurprisingly, he's really hurting this clay season, so his ranking won't be great going into grass, but crazy things can happen on that surface and I'm expecting some big upsets at the hands of him.

 

[jm1980]

Agassovic to sweep the Slams

 

[The Green Mile]

TBH, I'm really excited to see Misha Zverev play at Wimbledon. Obviously it'd be crazy to say he'd outright win, but I seriously think that the guy will raise some questions there and knock out at least a couple of seeds. His play style is unlike anyone else on tour, and appears so well accustomed to grass. Unsurprisingly, he's really hurting this clay season, so his ranking won't be great going into grass, but crazy things can happen on that surface and I'm expecting some big upsets at the hands of him.

It's not just the clay season, after the AO his hard-court results were also poor. Though it's what I expect from him, seeing him play. I suppose grass is where Zverev can do the most damage, but I still don't expect much. For me, Zverev is probably the worst player in the top 50 right now. Ranking is inflated thanks to the AO and Shanghai results, though credit to him. Only Tomic can challenge him there.

Though Mahut had a great Wimbledon last year, so who knows. Defeated Ferrer, which I thought wouldn't happen regardless of match up...

 

[tennisaddict]

Pepeovic to win 2 of the remaining 3 slams . One to GOAT

 

[DismalFuture]

FO: Thiem
Wimb: Wawrinka
Montreal: Fed
Cincinnati: Fed
USO: Zverev
Shanghai: Kyrgios
Paris: Murray
WTF: Thiem

 

[Nadalgaenger]

WImbledon - Federer
USO - Federer

The only things that truly matter.

I don't see a 3 slam season for Fed at age 35.

Would be awesome but HIGHLY improbable. He's not 25.

 

[Nadalgaenger]

FO: Thiem
Wimb: Wawrinka
Montreal: Fed
Cincinnati: Fed
USO: Zverev
Shanghai: Kyrgios
Paris: Murray
WTF: Thiem

So Djokodal win Nothing? Hard to imagine that.
Wawrinka wins Wimbledon???
Thiem wins WTF??

 

[Nadalgaenger]

FO - Nadal
Wimbledon - Dimitrov
Canada - Nadal
Cincinnati - Kyrgios
US Open - Federer
Shanghai - Murray
Paris - Djokovic
WTF - Federer

I could definitely live with this! Kyrgios should do well in Cincy. I don't see Fed winning USO and WTF.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

I could definitely live with this! Kyrgios should do well in Cincy. I don't see Fed winning USO and WTF.

Federer is a name one can just put into places outside clay when you have no clue at all WTF? thats a tough one. USO too!!!
Do you have better suggestions?

 

[Hitman's Gurl]

W - Roger

Honestly the rest do not matter to me.

 

[TheMaestro1990]

FO: Nadal
Wimbledon: Federer
Canada: Murray
Cincinnati: Kyrgios
US Open: Federer
Shanghai: Djokovic
Paris: Djokovic
London: Federer

 

[DismalFuture]

So Djokodal win Nothing? Hard to imagine that.
Wawrinka wins Wimbledon???
Thiem wins WTF??

Yes all of this will happen, you just wait and see.