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.

Federer saves 5 match points but needs just 1 in Shanghai

Originally posted on rogerfedererfan:
It’s been almost a month since we saw Roger Federer last but he made sure we got more than just a glimpse of him on his first match back on the hardcourts of Shanghai. Federer faced off against the fast rising Argentinean player Leonardo Mayer. Mayer was ranked 94 at the…

Thursday match picks, including Federer vs. Bautista Agut

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Shanghai Rolex Masters (1) Novak Djokovic vs. Mikhail Kukushkin: Dominic Thiem lost 6-3, 6-4 to Djokovic in the second round and was “absolutely satisfied” with his performance while calling Djokovic’s tennis “noble.” If Thiem played well and still managed only seven games, what can anyone expect from Kukushkin? Djokovic in…

Shanghai Rolex Masters preview and picks

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Novak Djokovic is a fresh off a fifth title in Beijing, where he is 24-0 lifetime. The world No. 1 is not quite as dominant in Shanghai, but to say he is not too shabby at the event would be an understatement. Djokovic boasts a 16-2 lifetime record and is…

CHINA OPEN 2014: Top seeds on the march

Originally posted on The Triple Bagel:
As a rain delayed second round takes place today in Beijing, I take a look at how the top seeds have progressed to this stage of the China Open 2014 and how things are shaping up for the race to London’s World Tour Finals next month. Competition at Beijing…