Dear readers, I had dabbled in tennis writing when I decided to reach out to Tennis-X and I wrote for that site for several years. I enjoyed my time writing there and am grateful for the opportunity I had to find more of my voice when covering and commenting on tennis. During the 2011 US Open,…
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.
US Open: Quarterfinal line-up & Predictions
Originally posted on That Tennis Blog:
And then there were 8! We are into the second week at the U.S. Open, and there are only 8 men’s singles players left. The usual big 3 (in Nadal’s absence) all made it through, but there are a few surprises among the final eight. Here’s a look at…
U.S. Open QF previews and picks: Federer vs. Monfils, Berdych vs. Cilic
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A semifinal spot will be at stake when Roger Federer goes up against Gael Monfils on Thursday at the U.S. Open. Tomas Berdych and Marin Cilic also have a huge opportunity ahead of them in New York. (20) Gael Monfils vs. (2) Roger Federer Federer and Monfils will be facing…
US Open 2014: Federer-Monfils & Berdych-Cilic Predictions
These Should Be Good Tomas Berdych (CZE) [6] vs. Marin Cilic (CRO) [14] This year might be known as the year of the celebrity coach. Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, Amelie Mauresmo and Michael Chang have gotten a lot of press for their roles with top ranked players. Goran Ivanisevic’s work with Marin Cilic should not go unnoticed….
US Open 2014: Azarenka-Makarova & Serena-Pennetta Predictions
Azarenka lost this match but it was on clay Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [16] vs. Ekaterina Makarova (RUS) [17] I’ve seen some complaining on Twitter about the women’s quarterfinal matches not having many top 10 seeds. This is a bit silly given that Vika was #2 in the world prior to her injury issues. Makarova was the first…
US Open 2014: Wawrinka-Nishikori & Djokovic-Murray Predictions
And here we go … Stan Wawrinka (SUI) [3] vs. Kei Nishikori (JPN) [10] If this is the undercard match, it is a great undercard. Nishikori played well in Melbourne and in Miami looked like a man ready to breakthrough before he withdrew. In Madrid, he had Nadal on the ropes until health failed him. If Nishikori…
ATP US Open, 4th Round Preview: Dimitrov v Monfils, Berdych v Thiem
Originally posted on Moo's Tennis Blog:
Andy Murray enjoyed his first top ten win of 2014 with an excellent display to defeat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets, 7-5 7-5 6-4. Tsonga had a break in the second and third sets, but folded a tad at the conclusion of all three sets. This sets up…
Another day of tennis at the 2014 US Open
Originally posted on Manhattan (and not only) – Faces & Places:
Different great tennis players during their practice at the 2014 US Open
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