Predict the male and female slam winners (and finalists) of 2018

deacsyoga

deacsyoga

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Probably not a single person will get it all right or probably even close to it, but that is what makes these kinds of things so much fun. I am going to predict a winner and runner up but I am going to also predict a 1st alternate runner up and 2nd alternate runner up for each. The reason? Since there is no way to know if a draw would allow both the winner and runer up choice, so the 1st and then 2nd alternate losing finalist choice are in case that is the case.

Women

Australian Open: Winner- Serena, Runner up- Muguruza, First Alt RU- Azarenka, Second Alt RU- Svitolina
French Open: Winner- Muguruza, Runner up-Svitolina, First Alt RU- Ostapenko, Secon Alt RU- Serena
Wimbledon: Winner- Serena, Runner up- Kvitova, First Alt RU- Venus, Second Alt RU- Konta
U.S Open: Winner- Keys, Runner up- Serena, First At RU- Stephens, Second Alt RU- Coco

Men

Australian Open: Winner- Nadal, Runner up- Djokovic, First Alt RU- Wawrinka, Second Alt RU- Murray
French Open: Winner- Nadal, Runner up- Wawrinka, First Alt RU- Thiem, Second Alt RU- Djokovic
Wimbledon: Winner- Djokovic, Runner up- Murray, First Alt RU- Federer, Second Alt RU- Kygrios
U.S Open: Winner- Wawrinka, Runner up- Nadal, First Alt RU- Djokovic, Second Alt RU- Zverev
 
I'll just list them in order of their likelihood of winning, for the reasons that @decasyoga points out - but let me note that there is nothing to stop all four top picks being in the same half at this point. I assume court conditions fairly similar to this year.

Men:
AO: 1. Nadal, 2. Federer, 3. Djokovic, 4. Zverev
RG: 1. Nadal, 2. Djokovic, 3. Thiem, 4. Wawrinka
WI: 1. Federer, 2. Djokovic, 3. Murray, 4. Zverev
UO: 1. Djokovic, 2. Nadal, 3. Murray, 4. Zverev

Women:
I'll think about it further.
 
Way too early, I think AO 2018 is gonna be mad!! Anyway, can't see anyone outside the top 5 winning slams. I'll go with:
AO: Rafa def Nole
RG: Rafa def Thiem
WIM: Federer def Murray
USO: Djokovic def Zverev
Slightly wishful, but that's what I'll go with for now
 
Women
Australian Open: Winner- Kvitova, Runner up- Muguruza
French Open: Winner- Hingis, Runner up- Halep
Wimbledon: Winner- Azarenka, Runner up- Pliskova
U.S Open: Winner- Matek-Sands, Runner up- Stephens

Men
Australian Open: Winner- Nadal, Runner up- Murray
French Open: Winner- Federer, Runner up- Thiem
Wimbledon: Winner- Evans, Runner up- Tomic
U.S Open: Winner- Tiafoe, Runner up- Dimitrov
 
helterskelter said:
I'll just list them in order of their likelihood of winning, for the reasons that @decasyoga points out - but let me note that there is nothing to stop all four top picks being in the same half at this point. I assume court conditions fairly similar to this year.

Men:
AO: 1. Nadal, 2. Federer, 3. Djokovic, 4. Zverev
RG: 1. Nadal, 2. Djokovic, 3. Thiem, 4. Wawrinka
WI: 1. Federer, 2. Djokovic, 3. Murray, 4. Zverev
UO: 1. Djokovic, 2. Nadal, 3. Murray, 4. Zverev

Women:
I'll think about it further.
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Zverev 4th thrice seems generous given his pathetic slam performances thus far.

Also why is Federer so much better at the Australian than the U.S Open?
 
NEW_BORN said:
Women
Australian Open: Winner- Kvitova, Runner up- Muguruza
French Open: Winner- Hingis, Runner up- Halep
Wimbledon: Winner- Azarenka, Runner up- Pliskova
U.S Open: Winner- Matek-Sands, Runner up- Stephens

Men
Australian Open: Winner- Nadal, Runner up- Murray
French Open: Winner- Federer, Runner up- Thiem
Wimbledon: Winner- Evans, Runner up- Tomic
U.S Open: Winner- Tiafoe, Runner up- Dimitrov
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I was going to post saying Hingis was long retired from singles but then saw you picked Tomic as a slam runner up and assumed you were just messing ;)
 
Because Federer will be six months older at the US Open than the Australian, and at his age that time gap can be significant. Also because I assumed the same court conditions in 2018 as in 2017.

Yes, it is generous to Zverev, but there seem to me a lack of alternatives. It's more fourth by default at the AO, where I anticipate a weak field because so many players will be on the way back. But I also anticipate him improving in 2018, so he is fourth not by default by later in the year.

deacsyoga said:
Zverev 4th thrice seems generous given his pathetic slam performances thus far.

Also why is Federer so much better at the Australian than the U.S Open?
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NBP said:
AO: Federer (truly believe he's going back to back, 2017 court pace withstanding)
FO: Zverev
W: Djokovic
USO: Thiem (doubt it but cannot think of anyone for this)
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If Zverev and Thiem both win a slam next year I will die of amazement. Just 1 of the 2 maybe. Far more than even Fedal combining for all 4 slams this year (which indeed was extremely surprising pre 2017).

One thing I have learnt is to stop overhoping for Generation Lost/Generation Suck/Generation We'll See combined. I really thought atleast a couple of them, maybe more, would go deep at this Open, and maybe one of them win it, and we saw what happened.
 
ATP Big 3 winning all Slams. I don't trust youngsters yet.

WTA, might as well put a bunch names in the basket and draw four of them.
 
Charlie said:
WTA, might as well put a bunch names in the basket and draw four of them.
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:D Serena is coming back next year. And I do think Garbine might be ready to be a solid semi dominant #1. Had she not run into Petra on one of her red lining days I have almost no doubt she would have gone on to win the U.S Open.
 
An impossible and fruitless exercise. A lot of unexpected things can happen in four months. I have no idea who will win the slams next year at this moment.
 
deacsyoga said:
:D Serena is coming back next year. And I do think Garbine might be ready to be a solid semi dominant #1. Had she not run into Petra on one of her red lining days I have almost no doubt she would have gone on to win the U.S Open.
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That's the problem IMO, there is no player that is reliable against everyone. Serena will be rusty and is getting quite old, I don't want to say she is a guarantee for another Slam at this point.
 
Nadal_Django said:
37 y/o winning two slams next year. Good luck with that one. :D:D:D
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I did not predict Federer to win 2 slams next year. Maybe someone else did, but I didnt notice it. Even though I didnt predict it (or even 1 for him) he did this year at 36 so it wouldnt be entirely impossible.
 
AO: Nadal
FO: Djokovic
Wim: Murray
USO: Djokovic

I think Fed has a decent shot of getting 1 slam though, even though I wouldn't put him as the 1st favorite at any if that makes sense. The only one I can't see him having any chance to win is RG.
 
Nadal_Django said:
37 y/o winning two slams next year. Good luck with that one. :D:D:D
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The 37 year old has been having success since 2003. We will curtail expectations when we have one bad year.

There is no reason to tone down expectation since Fed has won 2 majors , 2 masters and 1 500 this year out of 9 tournaments played
 
Women
Australian Open: Winner- Kvitova, Runner up- Wozniacki
French Open: Winner- Halep, Runner up- Muguruza
Wimbledon: Winner- Venus , Runner up- Kvitova
U.S Open: Winner- Serena , Runner up- Sharapova

Men
Australian Open: Winner- Kyrgios, Runner up- A.Zeverev
French Open: Winner- Nadal , Runner up- Thiem
Wimbledon: Winner- Federer, Runner up- Dimitrov
U.S Open: Winner- Djokovic , Runner up- Coric
 
ATP:
AO: Nadal def. Murray
FO: Nadal def. Thiem
WIM: Federer def. Murray
USO: Djokovic def. Zverev

WTA: no idea. Serena will probably grab a slam or two, and possibly Muguruza
 
125downthemiddle said:
AO: Nadal
FO: Djokovic
Wim: Murray
USO: Djokovic

I think Fed has a decent shot of getting 1 slam though, even though I wouldn't put him as the 1st favorite at any if that makes sense. The only one I can't see him having any chance to win is RG.
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What about the chances of Wawrinka (my favorite player)?
 
AO: Nole > Rafa > Roger > Andy > Dimitrov
RG - Rafa > Nole > Thiem > Andy > Wawa
Wim - Andy > Roger > Nole > Cilic > Dimitrov
USO - Nole > Andy > Zverev > Roger > Kyrgios

Wishlist:
AO: Roger > Andy
RG: Thiem > Wawa
Wim: Roger > Kyrgios
USO: Kyrgios > Zverev
 
Women
Australian Open: Winner- Stephens, Runner up- Muguruza
French Open: Winner- Stephens, Runner up- Sharapova
Wimbledon: Winner- Vandeweghe , Runner up- Venus
U.S Open: Winner- Serena , Runner up- Zhang

Men
Australian Open: Winner- Nadal, Runner up- Shapovolov
French Open: Winner- Nadal , Runner up- Thiem
Wimbledon: Winner- Federer, Runner up- Murray
U.S Open: Winner- Djokovic , Runner up- Goffin
 
tennisaddict said:
The 37 year old has been having success since 2003. We will curtail expectations when we have one bad year.

There is no reason to tone down expectation since Fed has won 2 majors , 2 masters and 1 500 this year out of 9 tournaments played
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He already defied every known biological, logical, physical and every other law known to the human race with his 2017 amazing heroics. Also he already had his share of luck this year with the field in the men's game, depleted from injuries and bad form, so don't expect that to continue for much longer.

And finally he is playing heavy schedule in the last 3 months of 2017 as he is chasing the YE #1, so no way he will be mentally and physically strong, fresh and rejuvenated in 2018 as he was in 2017.

I predict that Federer's 2018 will be similar to Murray's 2017. Maybe deep run at one slam SF or F, poor showing at the others, and a year full of injuries. MMW
 
Hmm, I have to say I'm surprised to see so many people picking Djokovic for next year's US Open. I mean don't get me wrong, I'd love nothing more than for it to happen, especially after the atrocity we witnessed earlier this evening, but let's face it, the guy doesn't exactly have a great record in finals there and we don't even know how motivated he'll be upon his return to get back to former glories. IMO it's far more likely that he'll go slamless next year than it is him winning any of them. Needless to say I hope he proves me wrong.
 
Nadal_Django said:
He already defied every known biological, logical, physical and every other law known to the human race with his 2017 amazing heroics. Also he already had his share of luck this year with the field in the men's game, depleted from injuries and bad form, so don't expect that to continue for much longer.

And finally he is playing heavy schedule in the last 3 months of 2017 as he is chasing the YE #1, so no way he will be mentally and physically strong, fresh and rejuvenated in 2018 as he was in 2017.

I predict that Federer's 2018 will be similar to Murray's 2017. Maybe deep run at one slam SF or F, poor showing at the others, and a year full of injuries. MMW
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Agreed with that except I dont think Federer will play such a heavy fall anymore. I think he would have done that had Nadal not won the Open, or preferably lost in the semis. With Nadal winning the Open and the lead he has, and possibly an injury, he will more likely WD from atleast 1 tournament and try to finish the year strong but be reasonably fresh/healthy for next year. I think he knows the YE#1 is likely a lost cause.
 
Prediction-
AO-Federer defeats Nadal
RG-Murray defeats Djokovic
Wimbledon-Federer defeats Raonic
US-Nishikori defeats Murray

Wishlist-
Perfect swansong for Federer :D
AO-Federer defeats Djokovic
RG-Federer defeats Nadal
Wimbledon-Federer defeats Murray
US-Federer defeats Djokovic
And Federer retires and Djokovic completes a CYGS 2019 and with Aus 2020 overtakes Nadal
 
VolleyHelena said:
Prediction-
AO-Federer defeats Nadal
RG-Murray defeats Djokovic
Wimbledon-Federer defeats Raonic
US-Nishikori defeats Murray

Wishlist-
Perfect swansong for Federer :D
AO-Federer defeats Djokovic
RG-Federer defeats Nadal
Wimbledon-Federer defeats Murray
US-Federer defeats Djokovic
And Federer retires and Djokovic completes a CYGS 2019 and with Aus 2020 overtakes Nadal
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You really predict Murray to win RG? Seriously. And Nishikori to win a slam?
 
deacsyoga said:
You really predict Murray to win RG? Seriously. And Nishikori to win a slam?
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Yes,
Nishikori at USO 2014 was one step away and I know his injuries seem to hinder him but I think he has a chance
Murray at RG I'm predicting because of top players having lower rankings and guys like Djokovic/Nadal/Wawrinka meeting early and draw opening up for Murray

ETA-Also,US open is the most unpredictable of all slams
 
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VolleyHelena said:
Yes,
Nishikori at USO 2014 was one step away and I know his injuries seem to hinder him but I think he has a chance
Murray at RG I'm predicting because of top players having lower rankings and guys like Djokovic/Nadal/Wawrinka meeting early and draw opening up for Murray
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Sadly I think that ship has sailed for Kei (and happily for Milos Ratnic too) but we will see.
 
Nadal_Django said:
He already defied every known biological, logical, physical and every other law known to the human race with his 2017 amazing heroics. Also he already had his share of luck this year with the field in the men's game, depleted from injuries and bad form, so don't expect that to continue for much longer.

And finally he is playing heavy schedule in the last 3 months of 2017 as he is chasing the YE #1, so no way he will be mentally and physically strong, fresh and rejuvenated in 2018 as he was in 2017.

I predict that Federer's 2018 will be similar to Murray's 2017. Maybe deep run at one slam SF or F, poor showing at the others, and a year full of injuries. MMW
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Fed's 2017 may be surprising for you since you counted him out. Not for Fed fans who have been watching him from 2003. Fed has been knocking the doors from 2014-16 consistently and Novak was the one who was stopping him. Not Rafa. Fed is the favorite for Wimb next year even if he loses R1 at AO and does not play FO.

Fed will play a limited schedule and avoid clay - he will keep himself fit for Wimbledon. He has always been extremely smart with his scheduling.
 
Djokovic2011 said:
Hmm, I have to say I'm surprised to see so many people picking Djokovic for next year's US Open. I mean don't get me wrong, I'd love nothing more than for it to happen, especially after the atrocity we witnessed earlier this evening, but let's face it, the guy doesn't exactly have a great record in finals there and we don't even know how motivated he'll be upon his return to get back to former glories. IMO it's far more likely that he'll go slamless next year than it is him winning any of them. Needless to say I hope he proves me wrong.
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It's hard to see Fedal dominate like this again next year, and at the same time next&lost gens don't look ready to take over just yet.

I think it's more likely Nole wins USO than AO. He may be rusty and negatively affected by low seeding upon return. Fedal may carry strong momentum early on. In recent years USO is the one slam where none of the Big 4 peaks, which may favor him (+ next&lost gens) if he is healthy and motivated. Though I put him as top3 favorite in all 4 slams, I think he wins just 1 - similar to Fed in 2012, except 30yo Fed was more consistent than I think Nole will be.

Predicting 2018 is very hard, particularly after all that's happened this year (results and injuries-wise), but it's how I feel at the moment.
 
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