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.
PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal defeats Teymuraz Gabashvili to reach third round in Monte Carlo
Rafael Nadal Fans Rafael Nadal made his clay season debut at the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters with a victory over Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia, 6-4, 6-1. He made another record by surpassing Brian Gottfried’s 679 victories on the all-time wins list. Rafa’s next opponent will be Andreas Seppi. Our champion looked every bit the King of…
Monte Carlo Quick Hits April 16, 2014
Rafael Nadal starts his quest for 9 (NINE!) Monte Carlo titles in 10 years. Under a lot of grading scales 90% is a B+ or A-, but if ATP Tennis is graded on a curve, Rafa just gave a failing grade to everyone else on tour. Fabio Fognini’s 7-6, 6-4 win over Bautista Agut delivered…
Monte Carlo Quick Hits April 15, 2014
Roberto Bautista Agut vs. Fabio Fognini is the best round of 32 match one could expect on clay. Rafael Nadal and Pablo Andujar are one match away from a re-match of the best clay court match of 2014 to this point. I don’t want to read too much into David Ferrer’s 6-3, 6-0 demolition…
A Plan that Can Help Save US Tennis
Is Tennis in the US on Life Support? On the WTA, I don’t think this is the case even if Serena Williams is not considered due to being over 30. A group of young and talented US citizens play on the WTA Tour. Odds are that someone of this group will emerge as a top…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Miami Crowns a New Number One
Fourth Tennis Power Ranking 2014 Miami Crowns a New Number One Novak Djokovic – Nole ended 2013 on a streak. He’s back to his winning ways. Winning back-to-back Masters 1000 events by beating Federer and then Nadal in each final has Novak back to my top spot. Change since last ranking +1 Rafael Nadal – He’s never…
What We Learned From The Sony Open
Originally posted on Weekly Perpective:
If March taught us anything it’s that Novak Djokovic is on fire showing signs reminiscent of his 2011 run. He’s still a ways away from taking the number 1 ranking back but year to date points shows they are much closer than the rankings actually show. Now that the…
Miami Masters: Nadal yet again the Bridesmaid as Imperious Djokovic storms to the title
Originally posted on All Things Tennis- from Hamza Shakeel:
Rafael Nadal was yet again left to deliver the runners-up speech at the Sony Open, as his quest for a maiden Miami Masters title, ended in defeat to his arch-rival Novak Djokovic. Djokovic had already won the prestigious event at Crandon Park 3 times before, including 2011…
March Madness: Nadal vs. Djokovic Preview and Prediction
Rafael Nadal (1) vs. Novak Djokovic (2) After Nole ended 2013 with a huge winning streak, dreams of Djokovic winning his 5th Australian Open title setting up a battle with Rafael Nadal in Paris seemed tantalizingly close. Instead, Stan Wawrinka beat both Nole and Rafa in Melbourne and 2014 has been a year without a…
Miami 2014 Championship: Na Li vs. Serena Williams
Final Serena Williams (1) vs. Na Li (2) With Victoria Azarenka ailing and Na Li winning her second major title in January, this is the match to see on the WTA Tour. Na Li has a strong serve and great shot making abilities. She has weapons. This does not assure her of victory versus Serena. It does not…
