Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Benoit Paire, after beating Kei Nishikori: “When I come on the court I say, ‘Come on. You can beat Kei.’ It’s not like if I play against Roger Federer.” Rafael Nadal, on what he was struggling with against Borna Coric: “Was not a stomach problem. Was little bit of just…
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.
Recapping the Wild Ride of the 2015 Slams: Featuring Rog, Kvitty and Simo
Originally posted on My Posts:
It really is amazing how fast the tennis season always goes, and yet again here we are looking at the tail end of it as all four slams have now been completed. I thought it might be fun to recap the highs and lows I experienced with my faves during…
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Novak’s New York State of Mind
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #11 Novak Djokovic – Nole claiming his 10th major title and wrapping up his 4th year at #1 is about as comprehensive of a way to be #1 in my ranking as any. Novak was runner-up in Montreal and Cincinnati, but it all built toward his 2nd US Open crown….
US Open 2015: Novak Claims his Second Title in the Big Apple
Novak Djokovic Wins his 2nd US Open Crown & 10th Major Title Novak Djokovic capped off his second truly dominating Grand Slam season by claiming 3 of the 4 major titles of 2015. Novak beat the defending champion Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray en route to his 5th Australian Open title earlier this year. He…
US Open 2015: I’m Sorry, but I Have to Share this Tweet
RESPECT THE @DjokerNole FOR HE MAKE SAME FACE AS MY PARTNER NIKOLAI WHEN HE WIN #USOpen2015 pic.twitter.com/KRZ05Wxbnd — The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) September 14, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js I have no idea why the Iron Sheik of WWF fame tweeted this but wow.
U.S. Open final expert picks: Djokovic vs. Federer
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A five-team panel previews and predicts the outcome for Sunday’s U.S. Open final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The top two players in the world are squaring off in a second consecutive slam title match. (1) Novak Djokovic vs. (2) Roger Federer Ricky Dimon (The Grandstand): Djokovic vs. Federer…
U.S. Open final preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Federer
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The U.S. Open title is coming down to the top two players in the world–Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Sunday’s championship match pits the game’s best against each other at this stage of a second major in succession. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will be meeting for the 42nd time…
US Open final: Djokovic v Federer
Originally posted on Inside-Out Tennis.:
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer face off tomorrow in the Men’s US Open final from 9pm in the UK. Novak will be looking to win his tenth singles grand slam, 3 in Wimbledon, 1 in the US Open and 5 in the Australian Open as it stands. His one and…
US Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer Championship Prediction
Good news for Federer fans: I don’t think Roger is human. Bad News for Federer fans: I don’t think Djokovic is human either. — Kyle LaCroix (@TennisTycoon) September 12, 2015 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer The world #1 and world #2 have met 5 times in 2015. Each match was in a tournament final,…
US Open 2015: Vinci’s Doubles Accumen Deserves Some Credit
Bethany Mattek-Sands won her first set versus Serena Williams and was competitive in the second set due to using some unorthodox shots for a singles match. Mattek-Sands used a lot of doubles skills to steal a few points from Serena Williams. Mattek-Sands hit a few scoop shots, made ventures to the net, and took pace…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 