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.

WTA Wuhan: Another new match-up, Ivanovic v Muguruza set for Wednesday

Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
Time to ring the bell again for a new WTA match-up…  the first match on the Centre Court on Wednesday will be one of just three all-seeded clashes featuring Ana Ivanovic and Garbiñe Muguruza in yet another first career meeting. Both players have struggled to find their best form over the…

Lendl Lesson on Coaching

Originally posted on Sports in AJ:
I can remember growing up despising Ivan Lendl.  He seemed inhuman as he played the role of Terminator in vanquishing my tennis heroes at the U.S. Open.  Though I always had great respect and admiration for his talent and skill. However, I now have learned a new side from him and gained…

Kuala Lumpur and Shenzhen previews and predictions

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Asian swing will begin this week without two of its defending champions. Kei Nishikori (Kuala Lumpur) and Andy Murray (Shenzhen) lost earlier than expected at the U.S. Open before suiting up for Davis Cup duty, so they are still taking a break prior to their fall campaigns. Nonetheless, there…

The everyday life of a tennis player

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Few people realize the harsh realities of pro tennis outside of the Top 10. The majority of players are left to their own devices to manage their own accommodation and transport to matches without seeing the vast return that the most famous players such as Andy Murray and Roger Federer…

Putting an ‘I’ in ‘team

Originally posted on The Emmerson Papers:
To the strains of The Proclaimers and the cheers of the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Great Britain reached the Davis Cup final this weekend with a 3-2 win over Australia. Commentator Andrew Castle was excited, and rightly: it’s an achievement of world-historical magnitude. Not since 1936 have GB won…