Author: Dan Martin

I am a proud husband and father. I have my PhD from the University of Dayton and love theology, philosophy, ecology, and tennis among other things.

Cross Training and Tennis

I played tennis yesterday in 91F/32.8C degree weather.  I was dreading it because not only was it hot, but Louisville is in a river valley and is very humid (much like the Cincinnati Masters).  I have had friends from less humid environments describe playing tennis here like playing tennis “inside of an aquarium.” By the…

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Wimbledon Retrospectives – The Five Least Memorable Men’s Finals

Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
… 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…

Wimbledon 2019: July 1st Tweets

Back to defend his crown…#Wimbledon | @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/hHzoEQG7Ti — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Djokovic is Back Made for the big stage ✨@CocoGauff becomes the youngest player since 1991 to win in the first round of the ladies’ singles, beating Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/hfgcQGdZtq — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Coco Gauff…

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Wimbledon 2019: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

I can’t help it, my initial interest in tennis was born watching Wimbledon and to me this is it if there is an it in the tennis world I have a different view of each major.  Wimbledon to me is the most exciting time for a tennis fan.  I wanted to learn tennis in 1985…

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Tennis Memories: Queen’s Club 1990

Wimbledon 1989 The Wimbledon 1989 semifinals featured Boris Becker fending off Ivan Lendl over two-days and five sets 6-4, 6-7 (2), 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.  Stefan Edberg returned to the final by ousting a resurgent John McEnroe 7-5, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5).  Becker then avenged his 1988 Wimbledon loss to Edberg by taking the title 6-0,…

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Andy Murray is Starting to Climb Back

His comeback may never place him at the lofty heights he once occupied, or it may lead to a storybook conclusion. In either case, it is good having Andy Murray back on a professional tennis court. He's baaaack 😁@Andy_Murray gets going at a practice session before Queen's Club, where he will be making his return.#PracticePass…

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2019 Early Grass Court Highlights

A man who comes alive on the grass… Some vintage @DreddyTennis in his win over Zverev 🤪 pic.twitter.com/i0SLjksDdj — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 13, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Capacità di improvvisazione = Dustin #Brown.🔥 #MercedesCup @DreddyTennis (🎥: @TennisTV)pic.twitter.com/mxOnJYhaRL — We Are Tennis Italia (@WeAreTennisITA) June 14, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The never-ending slide… Never forget 😂 pic.twitter.com/o0f977YDTh — Tennis…

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Tennis and Father’s Day: My Reflection

My dad and I after a 90+ degree day of tennis on green clay My dad is one of the biggest reasons I started playing tennis.  First, I saw him come home on Saturdays or Sundays from weekend hacking and thought he looked like he had had a good time.  Second, my siblings and I…

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