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.
US Open 2013: Nadal vs. Gasquet Prediction
2 Rafael Nadal vs. 8 Richard Gasquet Richard Gasquet has had a great 2013 as he has won 2 tournaments, reached the round of 16 at the French and Australian Opens and is now in his second career Grand Slam semifinal. Gasquet was once a player so mired by inconsistency that I had a rule…
US Open 2013: Djokovic vs. Wawrinka Prediciton
1 Novak Djokovic vs. 9 Stanislas Wawrinka If anyone has ever earned a first Grand Slam semifinal appearance, it is Stanislas Warinka, His opponents in order have been Radek Stepanek, Ivo Karlovic, Marcos Baghdatis, Tomas Berdych and defending champion Andy Murray. Stan is obviously playing well. His serve is clicking at the moment, and he…
U.S. Open SF preview and pick: Nadal vs. Gasquet
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal is two wins away from a second U.S. Open title and a fourth straight hard-court triumph in 2013. Standing in his way on semifinal Saturday is Richard Gasquet. Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet will be doing battle for the 11th time in their careers at the ATP level…
U.S. Open SF preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Wawrinka
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Stanislas Wawrinka denied an expected U.S. Open semifinal showdown between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. Wawrinka’s reward is a Saturday meeting with the world No. 1. Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka will be squaring off for the 15th time in their careers at the ATP level when they collide in…
US Open 2013: Day 11
Originally posted on Realz Tenis Fanz:
We are heading into the final weekend of the US Open 2013 and things are coming down to the wire. The semifinals have been set for both the men’s and women’s draws. On day 11, we have the final two men’s quarterfinals being contested. Stan the MAN First up was…
US Open 2013: Victoria Azarenka vs. Flavia Pennetta Prediction
Victoria Azarenka (2) vs. Flavia Pennetta Pennetta has played well This match seems pretty straight forward to me. If Vika plays at or close to her A game, she will advance to her second US Open final. If Vika plays her B game or worse, Pennetta is playing well enough to spring the upset. Azarenka needs…
US Open 2013: Na Li vs. Serena Williams Prediction
Expect a similar match Na Li is one of the few players in the draw who could challenge Serena Williams. Li has twice been a runner-up at the Australian Open so she has hard court successes in her resume. She also lost a tight and exciting match to Williams at Cincinnati 4 weeks ago 7-5,…
