Category: Andy Murray

Power Ranking for the Week of April 22 – April 28, 2012

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of April 22 through April 28* 1.  Novak Djokovic – Novak is the number one player in the world, but he will face challenges to remain number one in 2012. 2. Rafael Nadal – An eighth consecutive title  at Monte Carlo and a one-sided win over the world…

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Monte Carlo High Rolling – Nadal Wins 8th (!) Consecutive Shield

Rafael Nadal d. Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-1 This result was huge for a few reasons: Nadal cements his status as the favorite for the French Open in 2012* Nadal exercises some of his demons vs. Djokovic Nadal once again is the sole owner of the most Super 9/Masters Series/Masters 1000 titles Nadal most importantly wins…

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Power Ranking for April 8 – April 14

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of April 8 through April 14 – Not a lot of change this week due to Davis Cup 1.  Novak Djokovic – Novak is clearly the number one player in the world. 2.  Roger Federer – Fed’s 2012 titles in Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells have him holding the number…

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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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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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Youtube Tennis for 3-6-2012 through 3-10-2012

1.  Video from the 2012 Dubai Semifinal Matches Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray & Roger Federer vs. Juan Martin del Potro 2.  Guillermo Vilas vs. Jimmy Connors at the 1977 US Open 3.  Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray in the Dubai Championship 4.  Steffi Graf vs. Martin Hingis at the 1999 French Open  

Tennis’ Big Four – A > B > C > D > A?!?!

Andy Murray deserves congratulations for avenging his Australian Open loss to Novak Djokovic with a straight set victory over the dominant force in tennis.  Nole will not have to wait until May to absorb his first loss this year.  Roger Federer deserves congratulations for beating Juan Martin del Potro for a third time in 2012…

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