My 2023 predictions were a mixed bag as ever – I managed to get the top two right but not a lot else! The bro and I also did men’s predictions offline and he got the top 4 men all in the right order. I don’t know how he does it!!! Before posting my predictions for 2024, let’s take a look back at what I said from last year’s post and how my predictions compared against reality.
I think the top ten is calling [for Zheng Qinwen] in 2023.
Not quite. Zheng Qinwen ended the season strongly and finished at #15 in the rankings.
Can Pegula win a Slam in singles? Hmm I still don’t see Pegula as a title contender at the Slams just yet.
Correct. But I underestimated Pegula’s ranking by a few places.
I think Samsonova will reach at least one Slam quarter-final in 2023 and win a WTA 1000 title.
No and no! Samsonova didn’t reach the second week of any of the Slams. She did come close to a WTA 1000 title though, twice reaching the final in Montreal and Beijing. Ironically I wrote about Samsonova’s improved mentality last year which I thought was an issue for much of this season.
Superb attitude, constantly learning and evolving, and versatile with a game for all surfaces. Gauff will continue to impress.
I’ll take this as a win as I was just one place out…
