Tennis Power Ranking 2015: Number 3 Novak Djokovic – Novak holds the 1st Grand Slam and the first 2 Masters 1000 events of 2015. I am not saying the race for #1 is over for the year, but Nole has banked 4300 points in 4 events. Novak is carving out a unique legacy for himself…
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.
DDP Yoga for Tennis Week 1 Review
Hamstrung Unfortunately on April 1st, I pulled my hamstring playing tennis. That cut into my tennis and yoga time. I do not have a ton to report, but will add a week to this series as my hamstring is more or less better now. Here is what I have done to this point: March 31:…
WTA Charleston, 3rd Round Preview: Jelena Jankovic v Danka Kovinic
Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
Jelena Jankovic continues to dazzle at the Family Circle Cup, both on and off the court (mainly off the court!) and is into the third round where she will play Danka Kovinic. Jankovic made things difficult for herself against Tatjana Maria in their second round encounter but eventually came…
Masters Miami 2015: Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic Championship Prediction
Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic This match-up is one we’ve seen many time. I personally enjoy this match-up a great deal. I have no real rooting interest so it is easy to appreciate both men’s tennis skills, speed, and ability to extend a point when it seems hopeless. Both men play a similar game. They…
Miami 2015: Championship Prediction – Serena Williams vs. Carla Suarez Navaro
Serena Williams vs. Carla Suarez Navarro Certainly, this is not the championship match the draw gods would have expected. Serena is not only #1 in the world, but she is also the Queen of Miami based on a career of dominance at this event. Navarro has been playing solid tennis in 2015 and quite well…
Catholicism and Jimmy Connors: Blood on the Court
What am I supposed to do? I could only give my blood. Was I a fool because I was happy to give it to them? – Jimmy Connors, 30 for 30 This is What They Want When I heard that quote from Jimmy Connors while watching his 30 for 30 documentary, I thought, “That sounds…
Masters Miami 2015: John Isner vs. Novak Djokovic Semifinal Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [22] John Isner (USA) This match-up has been tricky for Novak at times. Isner’s second serve is so heavy and his first serve is so big that it can neutralize Novak’s return game (something not easily done). Novak is the better player in every facet other than serves (and probably overheads). That does…
Masters Miami 2015: Andy Murray vs. Tomas Berdych Semifinal Prediction
[3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [8] Tomas Berdych (CZE) H2H That really didn’t need to happen (are you reading Mirka?) Head games Tomas Berdych hired Andy Murray’s former coach during the offseason. I am not sure if that or something else was behind the intense exchange in Melbourne. At any rate, things were at times quite ugly…
Masters Miami 2015: Djokovic vs. Ferrer Prediction
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs [6] David Ferrer (ESP) H2H If these two were playing Risk based on their 2015 results, Djokovic would have great strength in Australia and the US. Ferrer would have military units stationed in Qatar, Brazil, and Mexico. Both men have played outstanding tennis in 2015. Ferrer holds 3 titles while Djokovic has…
Masters Miami: John Isner vs. Kei Nishikori Prediction
[4] Kei Nishikori (JPN) vs [22] John Isner (USA) H2H I couldn’t help myself, but wow those special effects were bad even by Toho 1960s standards The #1 players from the US and Japan will face-off in Miami. This match is pretty simple to analyze. If Nishikori can get into Isner’s service games, he will likely win…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 