The 2018 Wimbledon is upon us, which means tennis-heads will be getting their dose of high-quality brand of tennis again. With that said, you can read our preview of some of the favorites, high-value sleepers, and a long shot in the men’s side below.
Expert Picks and Predictions for the 2018 Wimbledon Championship Men’s Singles Tournament
Sports Illustrated
Jon Wertheim – Roger Federer
Stanley Kay – Roger Federer
Jamie Lisanti – Roger Federer
Daniel Rapaport – Rafael Nadal
Josh Wertheim calls his selecting of Federer to win the French Open this year as “going out of a limb,” though it doesn’t feel that way for some, at least. Federer has not shown any significant sign of slowing down. He just won at the Wimbledon for the eighth time in his decorated career last year. Moreover, he has three titles already this 2018. Just recently, he made a run to the finals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle before losing to Borna Coric. Notwithstanding that upset loss to Coric, Federer remains apple in the eyes of experts, and that reflects in their picks. For Daniel Rapaport, meanwhile, it’s Rafael Nadal who’s going to be the last man standing, 10 years after he took down Federer at Wimbledon, which is arguably the best finals match in tennis history. Nadal is fine form, having collected his 11th French Open title last month.
The Saint
Joel McInally – Roger Federer
McInally notes Federer’s longevity is quite unbelievable. At almost 37 years old, Federer still strikes fear down his opponents’ spines – and for a good reason. The man has eight Wimbledon titles and it was not that long ago when he won his last. There’s still plenty of gas left in his tank and juice in his legs for people to just stop from considering him a heavy favorite to succeed in London. McInally also predicts that the finals will be fought by Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro, who is +1,500 to win at Wimbledon.
Sports Chat Place
Randy Chambers – Roger Federer
Like most experts, Randy Chambers of Sports Chat Place believe that Federer is the man to beat at Wimbledon. Federer has been on the wrong side of 30 for almost seven years now, but over that time, he has remained a deadly animal on the grass, particularly at Wimbledon. Consider that he has made it to as far as the semifinals of the tournament in each of its last four editions. Before winning it all last year, he was a semifinalist in 2016 and a back-to-back runner-up finishes in 2015 and 2014. Roger Federer is still the man.
TopBet Writer
Ryan Simpson – Roger Federer
Resident TopBet writer Ryan Simpson pays no mind to Father Time, citing that the 37 year old Federer (8-1 in grass matches this year) is in top form to take his ninth Wimbledon Championship win.
