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.
Roman Gladiators: Nadal vs. Djokovic XLI Prediction
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Anytime #1 and #2 meet to decide a big tournament things are special. This one has the potential to be even bigger than special. Novak Djokovic is #2 in the world and has beaten #1 Nadal 3 consecutive times winning 6 consecutive sets. A…
Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep set to meet in French Open final
Originally posted on One Stop Tennis Blog & Headlines:
Photo Credit: Maria Sharapova’s Facebook Page Maria Sharapova reached her third consecutive French Open final after overcoming 20-year-old newcomer Eugenie Bouchard 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a match that lasted nearly two-and-a-half hours. Bouchard tested Sharapova’s limits throughout the marathon match. She came out aiming for the…
Roland Garros 2014 – Djokovic vs. Gulbis Prediction
They’re Both in Form There is some shared history between the two at the junior level, and Novak Djokovic leads their head-to-head 4-1. Nole and Ernests Gulbis have not played since 2011 so I think their head-to-head is largely meaningless. Gulbis is playing the best tennis of his career. He’s won 2 clay court titles…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Post Madrid & Rome – Nole Rising
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
After the injury marred Madrid final, I had no idea how to rank my Top 10 so I did the cowardly sensible thing and waited another week. So here is a Double Masters 1000 Power Ranking Extravaganza. 2014 Power Ranking #6 – Madrid and Rome…
Roland Garros 2014 – Andy Murray vs. Rafael Nadal Prediction
The 8 time champion and the clay court GOAT faces an interesting opponent in the semifinal. Andy Murray has tools that could/should make him hard to beat on clay. Murray is fit, he is one of the fastest players on tour and he has one of the top service returns on tour. The best analog…
French Open Day 13 SF picks: Nadal vs. Murray, Djokovic vs. Gulbis
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A four-team panel previews and picks the two men’s semifinals on Friday at Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are one round away from a blockbuster title match but they first have to get past Andy Murray and Ernests Gulbis, respectively. (1) Rafael Nadal vs. (7) Andy Murray Ricky:…
