Australian Open: Federer vs. Murray Pick

Predicted Winner in BOLD Singles – Semifinal [3] A Murray (GBR) v [2] R Federer (SUI) This match is a hard one for me to predict as I can see plausible scenarios for a one-sided result for either man, for a semi-routine four set win for each man, and for a five set thriller.  I…

Australian Open Day 10 Men’s Picks

Predicted Winners in BOLD Singles – Quarterfinals [7] J Tsonga (FRA) v [2] R Federer (SUI) – Tsonga has beaten Roger in three big matches.  Still, I think it would be unwise to pick against Roger.  Federer has yet to drop a set and may be setting his 31 year old body up for a two…

Australian Open Day 8 Men’s Picks

Over the Past 3 Days I have been 17-5 in my Men’s Picks Predicted Winners in BOLD Singles – Fourth Round [13] M Raonic (CAN) v [2] R Federer (SUI) – Raonic has a puncher’s chance against anyone.  He pushed Roger hard in their matches last year.  Raonic also had the perfect 3rd round opponent…

Australian Open Day 6 Men’s Picks

We have another slate of great matches.  I went 8-0 in my picks yesterday.  I hope to keep that pace today. Predicted Winners in BOLD Singles – Third Round B Tomic (AUS) v [2] R Federer (SUI) – This is a possible upset, but Federer in a 3 out of 5 set format has to…

Final Power Ranking of 2012 – Novak is the One

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Ranking Year End Ranking Video Clips for A Player’s Biggest Moment of 2012 Provided Novak Djokovic – Nole won the Australian Open, the World Tour Finals, 3 Masters 1000 events and another title.  Throw in 2 Grand Slam runner-up finishes and 3 Masters 1000 finishes and Novak is the clear number one…

Post Paris Power Ranking: David Ferrer’s Leap Forward

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Ranking Post Paris Edition Novak Djokovic – Nole posted the best Grand Slam and Masters 1000 records for 2012.  He must feel like he let a slam get away in 2012, but he’s #1 for the year.  Andy Murray – Murray’s US Open win and Gold Medal change the landscape of tennis, but…

Power Ranking – Djokovic Wins Shanghai

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Ranking Post Shanghai Edition Novak Djokovic – While Novak Djokovic did not back up a 3 slam year in the manner that Federer did in 05 or 07, it is becoming clear that Nole has had the best 2012 on the ATP Tour.  Change from last ranking +1  Andy Murray –…