Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [6] Johanna Konta (GBR) vs. Donna Vekic (CRO) – This could be an excellent match, but unless Konta freezes up in front of a favorable crowd, I think Konta advances. NO.1 COURT [10] Venus Williams vs. Qiang Wang (CHN) – Venus is playing with a lot going on off…
Year: 2017
Wimbledon 2017: July 4th Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT [2] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs Martin Klizan (SVK) – This is not an ideal draw, but I think Novak has momentum from his recent win and should advance without too much trouble. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) vs Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) – This is another tough 1st round draw for high level seed….
Wimbledon Retrospectives – The Five Least Memorable Men’s Finals
… from my point of view and in my viewing life. Upfront, I did not see the 1983 final so it is off the table. Also, last year’s final could very well be on this list, but I need some time to see what was memorable from a very ho-hum match. 5. Lleyton Hewitt d….
Wimbledon 2017: July 4th Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [1] Angelique Kerber (GER) vs [Q] Irina Falconi (USA) – Kerber’s 2015 was impressive. Her 2016 was excellent. We’re still looking for the right adjective for her 2017, but if she puts some wins on the board it might be more like the past two adjectives. If not, … No.1…
Wimbledon 2017: July 3rd Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [1] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [LL] Alexander Bublik (KAZ) – Murray’s grasp on #1 is not that tight. Anything short of a 3rd Wimbledon title will make him either a former #1 or a #1 with no major titles over the past 52 weeks. [5] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Daniil Medvedev (RUS) – Where is…
Wimbledon 2017: July 3rd Ladies’ Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD CENTRE COURT (1 p.m. start) [11] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs Johanna Larsson(SWE) – Kvitova’s 2 Wimbledon titles and tune-up victory make her an obvious contender. Her recovery from a gruesome attack make her a player for whom it will be easy to root. Does this add up to a deep run or title? NO.1 COURT…
Tennis Opinions Given in High Speed
Marvel comic artist creates superhero @andy_murray for Under Armour ahead of Queen’s Club https://t.co/JXnpPmcUwG pic.twitter.com/gru6flT4N9 — The Drum (@TheDrum) June 21, 2017 I am not sure how the comic book version worked out debuting with an upset of Murray, but it is a cool idea A Lot has Happened in Tennis Since Roland Garros Ended…
Tennis Surface Poll
As the ITF, WTA, and ATP shift from red clay to grass, I posted two polls on twitter. If you have not already voted, click on the tweets below and vote. Have you ever played on Red Clay/terre battue? (A surface quiz for https://t.co/dDS4yEeiWA Readers and tennis players) — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) June 15,…
French Open 2017: Rafael Nadal Wins his 10th Roland Garros Title
That moment you make tennis history No man had previously won a single Slam on 10 occasions in the Open era The came Rafa Nadal#LaDecima pic.twitter.com/zYu3voXQuQ — BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) June 11, 2017 Stan Wawrinka was utterly dominated by Rafael Nadal. Stan faced a player who was hitting the ball freely while defending the court…
French Open 2017: Ostapenko’s Triumph
I did not pick Jelena Ostapenko to win the 2017 Roland Garros title. Her free-swinging game was a great revelation over the past two weeks. She serves with snap. Her forehand is nasty. Her backhand can do damage. She moves well and plays with enthusiasm. Her victory sends notice to the world that she could…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 