Novak Djokovic is 2 matches away from winning his 2nd Wimbledon title in 4 years and reclaiming the #1 ranking. Grigor Dimitrov is riding a grass court winning streak and playing some of the best tennis of his career. This should be a fun final for the fans as there is a contrast in styles…
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.
Wimbledon 2014: Ladies’ Singles Semifinal Previews and Predictions
There were plenty of reasons to doubt the arrival of any of these four semifinalists. Safarova is seeded 23rd. She was supposed to go out in the 3rd round. Kvitova has played largely forgettable tennis since the 2011 season finale. Bouchard was part of the group of death with Serena and Maria Sharapova. Halep is…
Roger Federer’s David Bowie Moment
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Excerpt from David Bowie’s Heroes Though nothing, will keep us together We could steal time, just for one day We can be heroes, forever and ever What’d you say? I, I wish you could swim Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim Though nothing,…
Kyrgios or In Some Ways it is Always 1985
The unexpected drew me to tennis in 1985 Rafael Nadal Forever Young? Rafael Nadal has always been a revolutionary figure in tennis. Whether it is his method for hitting the ball with record RPMs, his ushering in a new level of athleticism, or his raging bull persona, Rafa has always seemed to be young. He’s…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 10 Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This should be a special day of tennis. There is a great mix of guys in their prime, veterans and up and coming players. [3] Andy Murray (GBR) vs. [11] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – Dimitrov beat Murray in Acapulco. Dimitrov won Queen’s Club. Dimitrov is looking really solid, but Murray is the defending champion…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 10 Ladies’ Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [3] Simona Halep (ROU) vs. [19] Sabine Lisicki (GER) – I am very torn in predicting a winner in this match. Halep would easily be my pick on other surfaces. However, Lisicki has a great serve and has a strong grass court record. I like Lisicki to win a set, but I think if…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 9 Gentlemen’s Singles Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD I thought the bottom half of the draw was softer than the top half. I still think that, but having to win either 4 best of 5 set matches in 6 days should even the odds a bit with the top half players. Centre Court Centre Court [2] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [WC] Nick…
Wimbledon 2014: Day 9 Ladies’ Singles Predictions
Groundhog’s Day? Predicted Winners in BOLD Centre Court [5] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs. [9] Angelique Kerber (GER) – I love Kerber’s fight although she could and should have handled the Roland Garros situation differently. I think Sharapova wins in 2. [6] Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (CZE) – Czech battle Court 1 [22] Ekaterina Makarova vs. [23] Lucie Safarova (CZE) – A great opportunity exists for both…
The Loss of the Serve Volley Game Explained in Under 7 Minutes
I love the geometry and angles of the serve and volley game. By today’s standards, I hit an exceptionally flat forehand and used to be a serve-volley player in the junior ranks. Well I need a Jurassic Park makeover.
