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.

Who is the Greatest Male Grass Court Player of the Open Era? (POLL)

Martina Navratilova seems to have locked up the female honor here.  Consider the following cases before voting and of course comment below. Bjorn Borg – 5 consecutive Wimbledon titles, 1 Wimbledon runner-up finish, 6 consecutive Wimbledon final rounds reached, 2 Wimbledon quarterfinal finishes Pete Sampras – 7 Wimbledon titles, 7-0 in Wimbledon finals, 1 Wimbledon…

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Federer’s 7 and 17

Roger Federer is Back on Top Roger Federer won a 7th Wimbledon title and a record extending 17th major title.  He has returned to the #1 ranking.  Federer has now tied Sampras’ records for 7 Wimbledon titles and for total weeks at #1.  In one week, Roger will be the sole owner of the record…

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Serena Williams’ Legacy Grows

Serena Williams fought of a game Agnieeszka Radwanska to win her 5th Wimbledon singles title 6-1, 5-7, 6-2. Serena’s first two service games of the 3rd set were crucial to determining the winner.  Williams’ serve had abandoned at the close of the 2nd set.  Aga had her teeth in the match.  Serena failed to convert…

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My Final Picks

I think these two finals should be enjoyed in and of themselves.  My best guess is that Serena and Roger add to their Wimbledon winnings.  Still, the gentlemen’s final is so historically significant fans need to just enjoy this weekend.  My quick $.02

The Federer-Murray Stakes are High

A Roger Federer win would only mean: A 7th Wimbledon title tying Pete Sampras’ 7 A record extending 17th Grand Slam singles title A return to the #1 ranking Tying & surpassing Pete Sampras for the most total weeks at #1 At 30 years of age this could possibly be a final major title and…

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Roger Federer’s David Bowie Moment

Excerpt from David Bowie’s Heroes Though nothing, will keep us together We could steal time, just for one day We can be heroes, forever and ever What’d you say? I, I wish you could swim Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim Though nothing, nothing will keep us together We can beat them, forever and…

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