2012 London Olympics Predictions

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Peter Bodo
Senior Writer

Novak Djokovic: He'll olé like the Nole of 2011 and complete one of his two stated goals for 2012, after failing to close the deal in Paris.

John Isner: The American will overcome his Wimbledon hex and use that big serve and familiarity with the tiebreaker to rip through best-of-three-set matches.

Andy Murray: Murray will finally win something at Wimbledon: The Olympic bronze medal.

Roger Federer: He's currently tied with Pete Sampras for most Wimbledon titles, but a gold medal at the All England Club would give the Swiss undisputed claim to best grass-court player ever.

Andy Murray: His second-place finish will actually be recognized with a medal, but once again, it's more heartbreak for the British.

Milos Raonic: The Canadian will send Djokovic out before the final four and give his country a treasured singles medal.

Richard Pagliaro
Senior Editor

Roger Federer: Revitalized by winning his seventh Wimbledon title and regaining the world No. 1 ranking, Federer figures to be confident playing for his first singles gold.

Novak Djokovic: Though he's in the same quarter as some of the biggest servers in the field, Djokovic often plays his best representing his country and will be eager to medal.

Andy Murray: The first British man to reach the Wimbledon final since 1938 owns two grass-court titles and will have a nation behind him.

Roger Federer: He's won on Centre Court seven times, and he's never lost to the next highest seed in his half of the draw, David Ferrer.

Novak Djokovic: He doesn't have an easy draw, but the 2008 bronze medalist is still the man to beat in his half.

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Peter Bodo
Senior Writer

Serena Williams: Serena will add the only individual honor that has eluded her thanks to the deadly combination of her massive serve and ability to play her best tennis on the biggest points.

Petra Kvitova: The Czech has been slowly finding her game, and while the loss of her Wimbledon title hurts, a singles silver medal in her first Olympics will provide balm for her wound.

Angelique Kerber: The German will continue her remarkable makeover as a competitor, drawing on her recent experience at Wimbledon to take third place.

Serena Williams: With the all-white clothing rule cast aside for the Olympics, maybe Serena should come out in all-gold attire.

Sabine Lisicki: She's had some memorable matches recently at Wimbledon and will use that experience, along with her serve, to reach the final.

Agnieszka Radwanska: Tough to see the Pole not using her three-set loss to Serena in the Wimbledon final in a positive light.

Richard Pagliaro
Senior Editor

Serena Williams: Serena swept singles and doubles titles at Wimbledon earlier this month, is undefeated against Top 5 opponents in 2012, and is hungry for her first singles gold.

Victoria Azarenka: The two-time Wimbledon semifinalist is a sniper on the return and has reached the finals in six of her 10 tournaments this season.

Serena Williams: There's no other pick: She just won Wimbledon, and she wants her first singles gold even more.

Men's Gold

Women's Gold

Peter Bodo
Senior Writer

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan: Decades of dedication and nuanced teamwork will pay off for the Bryans, as they strike a blow for doubles specialists by triumphing over teams featuring singles stars.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams: The Williamses are a formidable pair of servers; put them on a grass court that rewards the serve and they'll win their third doubles gold.

Ed McGrogan
Online Editor

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Michael Llodra: The Bryans have been surprised with greater frequency at Slams of late, and this made-for-grass French side will be their latest conquerors, with gold on the line.

Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond: In a likely all-American final, this elder doubles team will post the most stunning result in all the tennis events.

Richard Pagliaro
Senior Editor

Steve Tignor
Senior Writer