Originally posted on The Adventures of Nicole Eclectic:
So this morning, I have thoughts. I’ve tweeted those thoughts here and there sporadically, but I feel like I need to have one place to coherently pull together those thoughts. I also feel like I need to take some time and hash out those thoughts, as well,…
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.
Power Ranking 2016: Indian Wells
So far 2016 is looking a lot like 2015 Novak Rules Tennis Novak Djokovic – I am running out of terms to describe Novak’s hold on tennis. I called him “Fortress Novak” heading into his record tying 27th Masters 1000 title. That phrase is inadequate as Novak is not just defensive or counter punching, he is…
Indian Wells 2016: Novak Djokovic vs. Milos Raonic Championship Prediction
How much has Milos grown since this match? I think he has improved a lot, but he may need more still to dethrone Novak. Novak Djokovic has already posted a combined 4-0 record versus Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and Roger Federer in 2016. Nole has won 10 of the 11 sets he has contested against…
Indian Wells 2016: Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka Championship Prediction
Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka Serena Williams has looked dominant in her run to the final. Simona Halep and Agnieszka Radwanska provided some resistance, but Serena still prevailed in routine fashion. Serena now faces a familiar face in Victoria Azarenka in the final. This is one of my favorite matches because Vika tries to attack…
Indian Wells 2016: Weigh in on my Twitter Polls
Who wins the WTA title tomorrow at Indian Wells? — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) March 20, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js and Who will win tomorrow in the ATP final at Indian Wells? #IndianWells — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) March 20, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Indian Wells 2016: Djokovic vs. Nadal Semifinal Prediction
Nole vs. Rafa Chapter 48 14 Majors,1 Gold Medal and 3 Years at #1 vs. 11 Majors, 1 Bronze Medal, and 4 Years at #1 It doesn’t get much bigger than this. Novak now leads his head-to-head with Rafa 24-23 after years of Rafa having a favorable head-to-head record against seemingly everyone on tour. These…
Indian Wells 2016: Goffin vs. Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Milos Raonic’s semifinal appearance is not unexpected given Milos’ 2015 showing at Indian Wells, his strong performances at Brisbane and Melbourne this year, and his dunk during NBA All-Star weekend (demonstrating his return to health being injured in the Aussie semifinal round). David Goffin is a cagey player with a unique style, but I doubted…
Indian Wells 2015: March 18 ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [5] Kei Nishikori (JPN) H2H – Rafa has looked shaky in several matches, but I think he will pull a rabbit out of his hat so long as he can push Nishikori deeper in the court. If Kei can stay close to or inside the baseline, it…
Indian Wells 2016: WTA Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [1] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [3] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) – This is potentially an interesting match, but as we saw in Melbourne it is possibly a one-sided affair. [18] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. [13] Victoria Azarenka – Call me crazy, but I think Pilskova is on the uptick. She needs…
Indian Wells 2016: St. Patrick’s Day Quarterfinal Predictions
I am mixing WTA and ATP Predictions Today as I have Been in Ill Health and Don’t Feel like Making 2 Posts. (any mistakes I make will be blamed on my illness) Predicted Winners in BOLD [18] Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs. Daria Kasatkina (RUS) – This should be a fun if under appreciated match. …
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 