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.
An Evolution: From King of the Clay to King of Tennis History
Originally posted on Toland On Sports:
Photo Credit: Google ImagesRafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic to capture his second U.S. Open title, the 13th major of his career He’s a 27-year-old Spaniard from the small island of Majorca, Spain, part of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. He owns a 644-125 (83.75%) career record…
The Lighter Side of Tennis 2013
Dimitrov: He’s Got the Kavorka One might say that Grigor Dimitrov has the lure of the animal based on both his recent relationship with Serena Williams and his current relationship with Maria Sharapova. I would not be shocked to see a Bulgarian Orthodox priest helping Dimitov shed this problem to help his tennis ranking rise….
Hot Shot of the Day: Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez
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Milos Raonic May Make a Move
Milos and Jerzy Tennis is a funny sport. At Wimbledon, Poland’s Jerzy Janowwicz was the toast of the sport. He bludgeoned his way to the final four and had a few chances versus eventual champion Andy Murray. I even recall a tweet from a major tennis writer stating something along the lines that Janowicz was…
Shaken, but not shattered: Djokovic’s ascendancy and fall from grace
Originally posted on courtofchampions:
It is often said, “we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit”. Excellence is then, not inherent, but learnt. It is a skill, so intricate that it could make Einstein look a bit dumb. Talent alone has its individual limits. Talent and excellence in…
