Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Ivo Karlovic and Jack Sock are set to square off in an intriguing semifinal matchup on Saturday in Newport. The winner will battle either Rajeev Ram or John-Patrick Smith for the title. (4) Jack Sock vs. (2) Ivo Karlovic Karlovic and Sock will be facing each other for the fourth…
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.
Kyrgios acts up again in Davis Cup loss
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Things have gone from bad to worse for Tennis Australia. First the federation banned Bernard Tomic from Davis Cup, after which the 22-year-old took a wild card into the U.S. Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, lost in the first round, flew to Miami, and got arrested. Then a spat between…
Davis Cup Day 1: Great Britain 1-1 France
Davis Cup content!
Drills for Hitting Against a Wall/Backboard
We all probably prefer hitting with a human being, but I know even though tennis only requires 2 people it can sometimes be hard to find a second. In a busy world, knowing how to work a wall can improve technique, fitness, and reactions for when we do get to play with another person. Knowing…
Newport QF previews and picks: Karlovic vs. Brown, Sock vs. Hernych
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A marquee matchup in an otherwise surprising Newport quarterfinal lineup pits Ivo Karlovic against Dustin Brown on Friday. Jack Sock and Jan Hernych are also looking for a spot in the last four. Dustin Brown vs. (2) Ivo Karlovic Karlovic and Brown will be squaring off for the fourth time…
Pig-pourri: Davis Cup Preview, Great Britain vs. France
I don’t anticipate a 100 year war, but this should be fun.
The ‘big four’ – is this the greatest rivalry in world sport?
Originally posted on matthewtjago:
Gone are the days of the reputation of tennis players to be loud, boisterous and troublesome on and off court. A reputation which was used a lot to describe the rivalry between John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors in the 80’s. If McEnroe wasn’t winning on court he would often…
Better Athlete: Ronda Rousey or Serena Williams?
Originally posted on SWISHOUT:
Did Serena Williams get robbed last night? Last night at the ESPY’s, we definitely seen a robbery of the best female athlete! The nominees featured Tennis Player Serena Williams, MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, Skier Lindsey Vonn, and UConn Basketball player Breanna Stewart. Ronda Rousey won the award, but Serena Williams clearly…
female bodies in motion.
Originally posted on on my way: make it someday.:
The New York Times recently ran an article about body image in female athletes. Its title: “Tennis’s Top Women Balance Body Image With Ambition“. I hated it from the start. I know a lot of female athletes, and I can’t think of a discussion I have…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 