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.

Titanic Survivors Remembered in Tennis and the Titanic

Originally posted on Bring Your Racquet:
New exhibit at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum in Newport, R.I. will pay tribute to two Hall of Famers who survived the Titanic sinking, Karl Howell Behr and Richard Norris Williams II.  The exhibit opening will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 5 p.m. In addition…

Assessing 2012 To This Point

ATP Overview – Novak’s World Djokovic is still dominating Novak Djokovic is indeed still the man in the world of tennis.  His 60 Minutes interview helped introduce him to a broader audience.  He does not have the win-loss record he had at this point in 2011, but Novak has won the biggest event of 2012…

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Power Rankings for April 1 – April 6

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of April 1 through April 6 1.  Novak Djokovic – Novak is clearly the number one player in the world.  I should not have picked against him in the Sony Ericsson final. 2.  Roger Federer – Fed’s titles in Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells have him holding…

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Sony Ericsson/Miami ATP Final – Djokovic vs. Murray Prediction

Pain That was Ivan Lendl’s pre-match predictive description of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray’s Australian Open semifinal match.  Two of the top returners on tour clashing.  Two of the fastest men on tour doing battle.  This should be a match with a lot of breaks of serve and long points.  In short, pain is the…

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Sony Ericsson/Miami Sharapova vs. Radwanska Prediction

A contentious match between the two in 2007 Sony Ericsson Final Maria Sharapova vs. Agnieszka Radwanska Agnieszka Radwanska could certainly win this match.  She is the more steady player of the two.  Outside of Caroline Wozniacki, Radwanska is probably the most steady player in the WTA top 10.  If Maria has a poor serving day,…

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Sony Ericsson/Miami Predictions for 3-30-2012

Predicted winner in BOLD C = Correct Pick, X = Incorrect Pick Semifinals Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Juan Monaco (21) – Monaco has had a dream run.  Nole has not played his A+ game to this point.  Still, Novak will advance.  His return of serve alone makes it hard for Monaco to win this match. …

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