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.

The tennis world reacts on Twitter to Cilic’s U.S. Open title

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Fellow players and a few others in the tennis world took to Twitter following Marin Cilic’s U.S. Open final victory over Kei Nishikori. Here are some of the highlights: Just got back from practice. Idemo Cilaaaa!!!!! — ivo karlovic (@ivokarlovic) September 8, 2014 Wow bravo bravo Marine!!! #Legenda — ivo…

Marin Cilic Defeats Kei Nishikori at U.S. Open for His First Grand Slam Title | By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY | SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Originally posted on Menzi:
Marin Cilic defeated Kei Nishikori, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, for his first Grand Slam title. BARTON SILVERMAN Cilic was the 14th seed in the men’s U.S. Open draw and had already won two singles titles this year After the worry and the wait; after other years’ nerves and last year’s bitterness, it…

Tennis Fans: Reasons to be Excited about Nishikori vs. Cilic

Saturday Blues I will admit that I was sad when Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer lost on Saturday.  I thoroughly enjoyed Novak Djokovic’s performance at the 2007 Miami Masters event.  From that point forward, I’ve been a fan of his.  Similarly in 2001, I predicted Roger Federer to beat Pete Sampras at Wimbledon and told…

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US Open 2014: Quick Hits – Analysis Misfires & Successes

Television commentators will talk about serve speed because the radar gun gives us that data.  They fail to go a step further and talk about placement within the box.  6’6″ Marin Cilic and 6’1″ Roger Federer both might hit a serve at 125 mph.  The thing is Cilic’s greater height and reach allow for him…

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US Open 2014: Marin Cilic vs. Kei Nishikori Championship Prediction

Odds If someone looked at the draw and picked this final, I want to have you pick some lottery numbers for me.  Kei Nishikori had established himself as a dangerous if fragile player in 2014 after being seen largely as a potentially good player.  Kei beat Roger Federer in the Miami quarterfinal round only to…

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