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.

The Novak Djokovic Backhand

Yesterday, I posted a video from the YouTube channel Top Tennis Training breaking down the Wawrinka backhand.  If Novak Djokovic wins his 3rd Wimbledon crown in 2015, it will likely be due to his return of serve, his foot speed, and this backhand.

2015 Wimbledon Ladies Draw Analysis

Originally posted on BMB:
It seems strange to see, but the tennis calendar has already reached the third stop on its annual tour of the majors.  Even with an additional week thrown in for the first time, with extra carefully manicured lawns and more events dotting the British and German landscapes, it feels like it…

Wimbledon 2015: Preview of the men’s draw

Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
I’ll be trying my best to get some ATP content out this fortnight on Moo’s Tennis Blog although as always, i’ll be focussing on the women. When making my picks i’m so much more decisive with the men and it’s much more straightforward for the early rounds. Let’s…

Wimbledon 2015 Gentlemen’s singles draw analysis

Originally posted on GameSetMatch:
After the grass season kicked off with all the drama in Halle, Queens and Nottingham, we move onto the lawns of SW19, for the 129th edition of the Wimbledon Championships. The 3rd slam of the year starts on Monday 29th and promises some great tennis within the two-week period up until…

Jack of all trades and master of none

Originally posted on bizzues:
The BBC announced today that Clare Balding would be fronting their evening highlights show, Wimbledon2day. Balding will be a direct replacement for John Inverdale who somewhat bizarrely, given his penchant for inflammatory off the cuff remarks will move into the commentary box. Balding, still riding the crest of the wave which…

Wimbledon 2015: Gentlemen’s Singles Draw Initial Impressions

My Predicted Semifinalists Top Half: Novak Djokovic vs. Dominic Thiem – One of these picks is a reach, but my pre-initial take was Raonic in the semifinal round.  Jon Wertheim had the same semifinal picks as I did so I decided not to copy Wertheim too much.  I think Wawrinka is likely to have a…

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Wimbledon 2015 Ladies’ Draw Initial Impressions

My Prediced Ladies’ Semifinalists Top Half: Serena Williams vs. Lucie Safarova – I can’t see Sharapova’s movement holding up for 5 matches to set up the favored Q Rating semifinal.  Safarova’s lefty game should work well on grass, and she has momentum from Paris.  Barring illness Serena should advance to the final. Bottom Half: Petra…

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