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 New Wave: Tamira Paszek Talks Tennis With TTI
Originally posted on The Tennis Island:
http://gty.im/147213345 Nothing intrigues tennis like a new wave, a group of players with their own way of walking, talking, and hitting the ball. The game has come to know quite a collection of personalities in the last decade, from Victoria Azarenka and Caroline Wozniacki, to Agnieszka Radwanska and Dominika…
ROGER FEDERER BIDS FOR HIS RECORD 15th GRASS COURT TITLE.
Originally posted on mikhailpalekar:
?? After battling in the dirt for two months, it’s finally time to kick some grass. Halle, previously a 250 tourney has been upgraded as an ATP 500 event.? The upgrade also means no first round byes for the top seeds and the business resumes right from Monday. Gerry Weber Open…
Quick Hits: June 15, 2015
My Quick Hits The extra week in the grass season has made the transition to Queen’s Club and Halle not seem nearly as rushed. I was unsure if this extra week would mean much, but seeing it unfold for the first time as a fan and follower of the sport, I love it. Rafael Nadal picked…
ATP Halle 2015: Preview and Predictions
Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
Roger Federer once again returns to Halle to begin his 2015 grass court preparations. Federer has racked up three consecutive appearances in the final in Halle and is unbeaten at this tournament since 2012, beating Mikhail Youzhny in the 2013 final (6-7 6-3 6-4) and Alejandro Falla in…
The State of Tennis Abides
Dear readers, First, I want to thank everyone for a great 2015. Tennis Abides was founded in September 2011, and this is already the second best year in terms of visitors for the site. 2015 is not even 50% done. This will easily be our best year ever. My twitter follows have also risen by…
Nadal vs. Monfils highlights and interview
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal advanced to the Mercedes Cup final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Gael Monfils on Saturday afternoon. Nadal did not drop serve a single time, saving all four of the break points he faced to prevail after one hour and 19 minutes. The 10th-ranked Spaniard is through to…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 