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.

Masters Rome 2015: May 13th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs Jeremy Chardy (FRA) H2H – Chardy’s forehand and serve could cause a few problems, but if Murray struggles he will find a way to Chardy’s backhand and grind out a win.  I doubt Murray struggles. [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [Q] Marsel Ilhan (TUR) H2H – Rafa’s opponent…

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Rome 2015: May 13th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [5] Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) vs. Victoria Azarenka (BLR) – Vika played well in Madrid and dominated Woz in Melbourne.  Therefore, I will predict an upset. [4] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. [WC] Karin Knapp (ITA) – Still in the zone? [2] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. Alison Riske (USA) – Halep needs to reclaim…

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Masters Rome 2015: May 11th ATP Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great slate of 1st round matches [10] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) vs Jerzy Janowicz (POL) H2H – Grigor, “I will never be a journeyman as I reached a Wimbledon semifinal.” Jerzy, “Are you sure?” I think Grigor is playing well enough to be relevant in the top levels of tennis,…

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Rome 2015: May 11th WTA Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD [13] Sara Errani (ITA) vs  Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) – This could be a good match, but I think Errani wins on home soil. [14] Venus Williams (USA) vs [Q] Katerina Siniakova (CZE) – Venus at this stage of her career on clay is never a sure thing, but she is favored….

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2015 Power Ranking: Madrid – Murray’s Clay Feat

2015 Power Ranking #5 – Murray Does Damage on the Dirt Novak Djokovic – Novak has not played since winning Monte Carlo because frankly he didn’t have to.  Will he cross the Rubicon and take Rome? Andy Murray – I can’t move Andy to #1 because of Nole’s stellar 2015, but Murray won Munich and was…

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Masters Madrid 2015: Rafael Nadal vs. Andy Murray Championship Prediction

Murray Rising Andy Murray is playing the best clay court tennis of his career.  On Monday, Murray won his first ever clay court title in Germany.  He has backed up this victory with successive wins over Kohlschreiber, Raonic, and Nishikori.  Kei Nishikori is a serious threat on clay, and Murray took him down in straight…

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Preternatural Petra Kvitova Wins Madrid

Petra Kvitova is the biggest enigma in women’s tennis.  We’ve seen Petra struggle with her health and lose to players with far less talent.  We’ve also seen Petra play two nearly flawless Wimbledon finals, win a year end championship with guts and brilliance, and now demolish her semifinal and championship opponents at Madrid.  Given that…

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