Wimbledon 2012 Predictions: Projecting the Men's and Women's Final Matchups

Wimbledon is the best Grand Slam tennis tournament and brings out everyone's full potential.

Considering it's the only grass surface of the four majors, it's one of the more level playing fields as each competitor is forced to quickly adapt/adjust their game.

And now that the table is set, let's see who makes the finals for the men and women at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships.

Full view of men's draw and women's draw at Wimbledon 2012.

Men's Final: Novak Djovokic (1) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (5)

A rematch of the 2012 French Open quarterfinal, Novak Djokovic gets to defend his 2011 Wimbledon victory against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Yes, Tsonga is not the most popular of players to choose from the bottom half of the draw. However, Tsonga has the experience against top players and confidence to oust Rafael Nadal. After making the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2010 and the semis last year, it's time for Tsonga to take that next step.

His serve and power of play will bode well on the court that doesn't get nearly as many volleys as hard or clay. Provided that Tsonga continues to keep serving consistently and learn to finish stronger, he can make a run.

As for Novak, he's the expected winner and favorite. Roger Federer is his best competition on the top half of the draw and rightfully so, because the Swiss has six Wimbledon titles. Still, don't expect Federer to best Djokovic.

Novak is playing arguably his best tennis right now and Federer has been on a gradual decline since 2010.

Women's Final: Maria Sharapova (1) vs. Petra Kvitova (4)

Early in her career, Wimbledon was Maria Sharapova's best tournament. She won it in 2004 and went to the semifinals in 2005 and 2006. 2007 through 2010 saw hardly any success, but Sharapova avenged herself by making the final in 2011.

And in that final with Maria was Petra Kvitova, the now defending champion. Kvitova has proven to play her best at Wimbledon (semis in 2010 before winning in 2011) and she's only 22 years old.

One major advantage for the Czech native on the fast ground is her quick serve. It dominated the championships last year and makes for many short-lived volleys against even the best of competition. Kvitova also has supreme momentum coming in with two consecutive semifinal appearances this year in Australia and France.

Sharapova, on the other hand, has become a more well-rounded player in recent years and has a significantly improved her defense. On a grass surface where solid defense is imperative in volley play, you can expect Maria to slice her way to the finals.

A rematch of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships, 2012 brings us a new rivalry in women's tennis.

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