This is the key question for the remainder of the 2015 clay court season. Djokovic fired the first shot yesterday. Madrid and Rome may also be stages of battle, but tennis fans everywhere are hoping for a Djokovic-Nadal match in Paris to settle this. Incredible view of the #MonteCarlo Tournament. One of the most beautiful…
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.
Monte-Carlo 2015: Djokovic vs. Berdych Championship Prediction
Being sick and having sick kids caused me not to have a prediction for the most anticipated match since the Australian Open – sorry about that Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych These two played an interesting match in Dubai not too long ago. Berdych has been quite consistent in 2015, but he needs to add…
How to assess Tomas Berdych’s 2015?
If at first you don’t succeed Tomas Berdych has been a model of consistency in 2015. Berdych was runner-up at Doha and at Rotterdam. He was a semifinalist at the Australian Open, at Dubai, and at Masters Miami. He was a quarterfinalist at Indian Wells. The Big Czech finds himself in the semifinal round of…
Monte-Carlo 2015: April 17th Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [6] Tomas Berdych (CZE) v [4] Milos Raonic (CAN) H2H – Milos leads their head-to-head 3-1, but all of the matches have been fairly close and none of the 4 were on clay. I think Milos is currently playing big matches better than Berdych has in recent months. Therefore, I think Milos wins…
Monte-Carlo 2015: April 16th Predictions for a Sweet 16
Predicted Winners in BOLD This is a great schedule of matches [7] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) v [9] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) H2H – Someone forgot to tell these two that one-handed backhands are an endangered species. Stan’s form was great in his opening match, but somehow I think Grigor finds a way in 3 sets. [WC/14] Gael Monfils…
DDP Yoga for Tennis Week 2 Review
Healthy: No Hamstring Issues April 8 – I did the Diamond Dozen April 9 – I did the Diamond Dozen April 10 – After my hamstring injury, I was able to enter into a full week of tennis and DDP Yoga. I did an hour of tennis drills for the first time since my injury. I…
Monte-Carlo R2 previews and picks: Federer vs. Chardy, Nadal vs. Pouille
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will kick off their Monte-Carlo campaigns on Wednesday. They are set for respective meetings against Frenchmen Jeremy Chardy and Lucas Pouille. Jeremy Chardy vs. (2) Roger Federer Federer and Chardy will be squaring off for the fourth time in their careers and for the fourth…
Monte Carlo 2015: April 15 Predictions or Special IRS Edition
Predicted Winners in BOLD What a picturesque venue [7] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs Juan Monaco (ARG) H2H – I am quite tempted to pick an upset here, but Stan has done well when defending titles. [3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs [WC] Lucas Pouille (FRA) H2H – Rafa will be tested in Monte Carlo but not in this match. [2] Roger Federer (SUI)…
Indian Wells R2 previews and picks: Tomic vs. Coric, Cilic vs. Monaco
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Marin Cilic’s comeback from a shoulder injury will begin on Saturday in Indian Wells. Cilic is facing Juan Monaco in the second round, while Bernard Tomic is going up against Borna Coric. (32) Bernard Tomic vs. (Q) Borna Coric Tomic and Coric will be going head-to-head for the first time…
Monte-Carlo previews and picks: Dimitrov vs. Verdasco, Cilic vs. Mayer
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Grigor Dimitrov and Marin Cilic will kick off their Monte-Carlo campaigns on Tuesday. They are set for respective meetings with Fernando Verdasco and Florian Mayer. Fernando Verdasco vs. (9) Grigor Dimitrov Dimitrov and Verdasco will be squaring off for the third time in their careers when they collide in round…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 