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.

Good man Murray to donate £50 to Unicef for every ace

Andy Murray has announced that he will donate £50 to Unicef for every ace he completes for the remainder of the season, in a bid to aid the ongoing refugee crisis, which is something the Scot has clearly taken to heart. The occasional tennis watcher may watch Murray’s occasional tantrums on court and judge him for…

Murray, Goffin hoping to lead their countries into Davis Cup final

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
This is not a Davis Cup semifinal lineup that anyone could have predicted going into the 2015 campaign. But thanks to some clutch play by underdogs and notable absences from the rosters of more highly-touted nations, we are left with Australia vs. Great Britain and Argentina vs. Belgium. Among the…

What to expect this fall from the stars of the U.S. Open

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Grand Slam season is over, but there is plenty left on the ATP schedule for the remainder of the 2015 campaign, including the Davis Cup semis and finals, two Masters 1000 events and the World Tour Finals. Here’s a look at what to expect this fall from some of…

Roger and Novak

Originally posted on Mcshow Blog:
Roger Federer at 34 is such a unique quality.  Not only is his tennis on fire, but even off the court, one sees he is such a positive source of leadership for the tour.  Listening to players refer to him, through-out the fortnight, with such reverence was a great reminder of…