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.

Olympic Tennis 2016: Champions Carry their Flags

Rafa! #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/R7MjqT9heW — Stroppa Del (@stroppadel) August 6, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Rafa!! :') pic.twitter.com/6Rk1Iz9iPv — Nida (@nidssserz) August 6, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js .@andy_murray practicing waving the flag before we walk out! đź‘Ť#OpeningCeremony #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/SSsHe9aWkJ — Team GB (@TeamGB) August 6, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js We're sure @Andy_Murray's racket handling skills are better than his flag bearing ones!#Rio2016 #BringOnTheGreathttps://t.co/jXozR4VWzw…

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What Should the Big Tournament in Canada be Named?

Maybe I am a traditionalist when it comes to tennis, but I always liked the name Canadian Open.  It seemed to convey this may not be a Grand Slam event, but it is pretty important. With corporations more or less getting to name events they sponsor (that seems fair), tournament names change a lot.  Still,…

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Arthur Ashe Stadium Roof Closes

Olympic tennis and Cincinnati are the next two big events, but it is nice to know that the US Open will have a roof in place when the 2016 event commences. Some initial difficulties A time-lapse video of its construction

Tim Mayotte Interview Part 1

Winning the 1987 Paris Indoor Tim Mayotte won the silver medal in singles at the 1988 Olympic Games, reached 10 Grand Slam quarterfinal rounds, 2 Grand Slam Semifinal rounds, and won the Bercy.  He claimed 12 singles titles and reached #7 in the world.  He has been kind enough to discuss his career, development in…

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Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Wins Toronto for 30th Shield!

The 8th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – His serve at times looked shaky in Toronto, but his win gives Novak a record 30th Masters 1000 shield and 1000 extra points in his lead over Andy Murray.  His wins over Berdych, Monfils, and Nishikori all make Wimbledon a more distant memory.   Andy Murray…

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Montreal 2016: Simona Halep vs. Madison Keys Championship Prediction

These sort of points are worth our viewing Madison Keys vs. Simona Halep This is an excellent championship match.  Both players are legitimate threats looking for their first Grand Slam title, but they play in a way that contrasts their strengths.  Keys has power and loves to dictate play.  Halep is a gifted counter-puncher.  Keys…

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