I know I mentioned Gonzo’s retirement recently, but I searched for a few highlights of the heavy hitter.
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.
Sony Ericsson/Miami Predictions 3-22-2012
Projected Winner in BOLD C= Correct Pick X = Missed Pick First Round Sam Querrey vs. Matthew Ebden – I think Sam gets back into the win column here. C David Goffin vs. Donald Young – Young is always hard to predict, but I think he advances. X Sergiy Stakhovsky vs. Bernard Tomic – The Aussie should advance….
Sony Ericsson/Miami Predictions 3-21-2012
Projected Winner in BOLD C = Correct Pick X = Missed Pick First Round Nikolay Davydenko vs. James Blake – This is an interesting tilt between two former top ten players. I think Davydenko is too steady and takes the ball too early to lose this match. C Antonio Veic vs. Denis Kudla – The…
Youtube Tennis for March 20 – March 24
1. Steffi Graf’s 1988 Golden Slam 2. Jim Courier vs. Andre Agassi at the 1991 French Open 3. Guga Kuerten vs. Pete Sampras at Miami 2000 4. Guga vs. Agassi – 2000 Year End Championships
The Psychology of Defending Points
Historical Difficulty with Repeating Rafael Nadal won nearly everything of importance from the onset of the clay court season of 2010 through the conclusion of the US Open 2010. Nadal’s 2011 did not feature the same level of success. The same could be said for Nadal’s 2008 French Open, Wimbledon, and Olympic Gold trifecta was…
Power Rankings for the Week of March 18 through March 24
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of March 18 through March 24 1. Novak Djokovic – Novak is still holding the top spot, but his loss to John Isner may mean 2011 is in the past. 2. Roger Federer – Fed’s titles in Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells have him looking strong. 73…
Indian Wells Final Sunday Predictions
Final Round – Predicted Winners in BOLD Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Maria Sharapova (2) – Maria may be due to beat Azarenka, but Vika is undefeated in 2012. I have said in my other picks that until someone beats Vika I am going to keep picking her. I think Azarenka wins in straight sets. She…
Indian Wells Picks 3-17-2012
Projected Winner in BOLD Semifinals Novak Djokovic (1) vs. John Isner (11) – John Isner is on the cusp of becoming a top 10 player. He is at worst the second hardest player on tour to break. Still, Novak should win this match. It is by no means a certainty because if a player holds…
Indian Wells Picks for 3-16-2012 Nadal and Federer vs. Argentina
Predicted Winners in BOLD I have not missed on an ATP pick for two days, but my WTA picks are not nearly as accurate in this event. Semifinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Angelique Kerber (18) – Vika has not lost in 2012, and I don’t think today is the day. Azarenka wins again. Maria Sharapova…
