My predictions for 2023 had been a blended bag as ever – I managed to get the highest two proper however not a lot else! My brother and I did offline males predictions and he obtained the highest 4 males in that order. I do not know the way you do it!!! Earlier than posting my predictions for 2024, let’s look again at what I mentioned in final yr’s publish and the way my predictions examine to actuality.
I feel the highest ten is looking [for Zheng Qinwen] in 2023.
Not likely. Zheng Qinwen completed the season sturdy and completed #15 within the rankings.
Can Pegula win the Slam in singles? Hmm I nonetheless do not see Pegula claiming the Slam title but.
That is proper. However I underestimated Pegula’s high quality in a couple of locations.
I feel Samsonov will attain no less than the Slam quarterfinals in 2023 and win the WTA 1000 title.
No and no! Samsonov didn’t attain the second week of different Slams. She has come near the WTA 1000 title, reaching the ultimate twice in Montreal and Beijing. Paradoxically, I wrote about Samsonov’s improved perspective final yr which I believed was a significant drawback this season.
Glorious perspective, at all times studying and altering, and versatile within the recreation of all positions. Gauff will proceed to impress.
I am going to take this as a win since I used to be one place out with Gauff. I did not assume Coco would win the Slam in 2023.
I feel Anisimova will win the Slam in 2023.
Sure. This can be a unhealthy factor. Anisimova took a break from touring in Could to prioritize her psychological well being. I am excited to see Anisimova obtain a shock wild card in Auckland subsequent yr. No predictions from me for subsequent yr. I hope that Anisimova will be capable of discover happiness once more on the tennis court docket.
The primary incoming Slam closing. I am nonetheless on the fence about whether or not Sabalenka can win the Slam although.
Sure and no. I may see Sabalenka ending at #2 however I used to be nonetheless cautious of whether or not she would win the Slam. Sabalenka received her first Slam on the Australian Open.
It can take one thing particular to beat Swiatek to the primary perch. I’ll goal for 2 extra Slams in 2023 together with one step nearer to a profession Slam.
It is okay with Iga being the primary. I did not assume he would lose his spot in the course of the season. I additionally thought he would win two majors however that was the one one on the French Open.
Ostrava!!! confirmed that Krejcikova can actually beat anybody on her day. I hope for a season with out main accidents. A most of 15.
It is not unhealthy. He watched Krejcikova as she completed the season within the prime ten.
… After watching Garcia in most of his profession I feel I’ll at all times be cautious. Prime 20.
Sure! I used to be proper to be cautious. Garcia completed at precisely #20 within the rankings.
I feel Vondrousova might be one of many greatest gamers of the season. WTA returning participant of the yr 2023? Prime 20..
Oh this was nice! Vondrousova was named the WTA Comeback Participant of the Yr. Yeah, I did not see Vondrousova win Wimbledon.
It appears inevitable that Muguruza will leap from #55 (!). How far although? I’m hopeless as traditional. Prime 30.
Unhappy face. However Mugu appears glad outdoors the court docket.
[Niemeier] you might have a very good recreation. He performed very nicely on the large stage in 2022. The perfect 30.
Wow individuals. Niemeier has had a tough yr and is now outdoors the highest 150 on this planet.
It is a clear recreation. Sturdy sense. [Noskova] as WTA Newcomer of the Yr 2023? Prime 30.
In actual fact, Noskova was nominated for WTA Newcomer of the yr! He began the season on a tear by reaching the ultimate in Adelaide after which progressing to the ultimate in Prague. Noskova completed at #41 within the closest rankings.
Muchova has the sport and mentality to win Slams. His physique has let him down many occasions so it is laborious to foretell.
One yr I do not go all in with a prediction about Muchova!!! Muchova’s well being continues to be an issue however she shined on the large stage in 2023 and it was good to see 😊.
Slam Predictions:
Australian Open: Swiatek
French Open: Swiatek
Wimbledon: Bencic
US Open: You aren’t shifting
Eeeek. Swiatek within the French didn’t shock us a lot. The opposite three weren’t shut so let’s transfer on… 😂.
