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.

Switzerland powers past Italy to go into the Davis Cup final.

Originally posted on tennistipsfromapro:
A great clip here of a jubilant Swiss Davis Cup captain, Severin Luthi and Swiss # 2 Stan Wawrinka chairing Roger Federer around the stadium following his win over Italy’s Fabio Fognini which clinched the semi-final tie for the Swiss team. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQeiOiDsjks Federer has made the Davis Cup a priority this…

FINDING FEDERER

Originally posted on Get Sporty:
Odes to Roger Federer are aplenty. And while his elegance, grace, aesthetic and athletic ability have all been analysed by the greatest of the great sports writers and experts, I still feel compelled to add an insignificant speck to that glitzing galaxy. That is because for all the domination he’s…

France, Switzerland host Davis Cup World Group semifinals

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Some of the usual suspects like Serbia and Spain are absent from the Davis Cup World Group semifinals this time around, but the last-four lineup in 2014 is still a blockbuster one—especially in terms of individual talent. Among the players in action this weekend are Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka…

US Open 2014: Final Thoughts

Serena Williams was awesome in winning her 6th US Open and 18th major.  Let the GOAT debates intensify.   Marin Cilic dominated the final two matches at a level not seen since Federer’s 2004 win or maybe stylistically since Safin’s 2000 title run.   Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic is my favorite match-up because each…

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Tennis Power Ranking 2014: US Open and Marin Cilic’s Rise

Novak Djokovic – Nole stays at #1, but his play in Toronto, Cincinnati and to a lesser extent New York leave some questions.  Novak did not handle the hot and humid conditions well in New York.  He struggled with the heat late in the Kohlschreiber match and against Nishikori who had played 10 sets in…

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