Mental Tennis Tennis being an individual sport with minimal to no in-competition coaching has always put pressure on a player’s mental fortitude. Anyone who has played tennis also knows that at times one’s mental fortitude falters. Singles is particularly tricky because a loss means either the opponent was better or one failed to play well….
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.
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 11 Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [10] Sara Errani (ITA) vs [28] Andrea Petkovic (GER) – Errani’s recent history makes her the favorite. A rematch of the 2012 final is quite possible even if it was not the greatest match ever. Court Suzanne Lenglen [4] Simona Halep (ROU) vs [27] Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) – I think Halep will win. However,…
Roland Garros 2014 – Day 11 Men’s Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) Match of the Tournament? [7] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [23] Gael Monfils (FRA) – I have been impressed with Monfils’ play to this point. He is in some of the best form of his career. Murray though seems to have a level of focus and confidence I have not seen from…
Milos’ Rise
Raonic is much better at tennis than I am at photography Consistency on Clay and Elsewhere in 2014 Milos Raonic has made a move toward the top tier of the game with consistency. With JMDP unfortunately in a seeming state of constant injury, I have been wondering who would be the best of the 25…
Maria Sharapova rallies to beat Garbine Muguruza in French Open quarterfinals
Well I got this pick wrong, but Sharapova has weather the storm and rallied twice now.
Roland Garros 2014 – Women’s Quarterfinal Predictions Day 10
Predicted Winners in BOLD Court Philippe Chatrier (2 p.m. start) [7] Maria Sharapova (RUS) vs Garbine Muguruza (ESP) – I am going to predict the upstart to pul the upset. She hits hard and flat. She moves well. If she can make Sharapova move, I think Muguruza has a good chance at winning. If Muguruza is nervous, Sharapova will roll….
