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.

Rafael Nadal on his love and passion for the game

Originally posted on TENNISVISTA:
Rafael Nadal – USOPEN 2013 “I am older now, but my love and passion for the game is still the same.” Says Nadal as he defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 for his second US Open title. It was an emotional final at the US Open for Rafael Nadal. “It…

Tennis Power Ranking 2013: Mallorcan Conquistador

Power Ranking 2013 #12 A lot of movement after 2013’s FInal Grand Slam 1.  Rafael Nadal – What can be said.  He missed the Australian Open and lost at the first round at Wimbledon.  Heck, Rafa has lost 2 clay court matches this year.  All of that is true, and Rafa has locked up the…

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5 Factors in Nadal’s Win

Rafa got off to a better start.  These two players were pretty evenly matched in the second and third sets, but the first set was already in the books.  When the 3rd set ended, Rafa had a finish line in sight right as Nole was trying to regroup. Missed break point opportunities hurt Nole badly….

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Tennis Abides Update

Dear Readers, Tennis Abides just passed its 3rd anniversary.  Since the start of the 2013 Cincinnati event through the US Open, readership has jumped.  I have also upgraded the look of the site.  I think all of these changes have been for the positive.  Beyond that, the site just passed a milestone in terms of…

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