**** Given that Rafael Nadal is not playing the US Open he will not be ranked, but his 2012 position is either 3rd or 4th in my mind. Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Ranking US Open Edition Roger Federer – If anyone had told Roger Federer that 2012 would include a Wimbledon title, he likely would…
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Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Round of 16 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Monday, 2 July, 2012 Singles – Fourth Round [1] N Djokovic (SRB) vs V Troicki (SRB) Nole should reign supreme in this battle of Serbian contenders. [3] R Federer (SUI) vs X Malisse (BEL) Malisse is a tricky veteran. The youthful Federer lost to Tommy Haas when he last faced a…
Power Ranking for the Week of June 11 – June 17
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of June 11 through June 17 The French Open Reshapes My Top 10 1. Rafael Nadal – A French Open title, two Masters 1000 titles and 3 consecutive wins over Nole have Rafa moving into the top spot. Change from last ranking +1 2. Novak Djokovic –…
French Open Predictions for June 5, 2012
Predicted Winners in BOLD My Men’s Picks are Currently Standing at a Healthy 20 correct -4 incorrect Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (5) – I like Novak to win in an entertaining match. I don’t expect this to be super close, but I could see this match go four sets. Roger Federer (3)…
French Open Predictions for June 4, 2012
My men’s predictions have been pretty accurate (14-4 or nearly 78% accurate) My women’s predictions have been poor (1-3 or 25% accurate) Projected winner in BOLD 5 Jo-Wilfriend Tsonga and 9 Juan Martin del Potro were my picks yesterday, and I have to stick with those picks. 2 Rafael Nadal vs. 13 Juan Monaco –…
French Open Predictions for June 3, 2012
Predicted Winner in BOLD Fourth Round Roger Federer (3) vs. David Goffin – Maybe Goffin plays a Gilles Simon-type of game and gets into Roger’s head. I think Goffin’s run is the most improbable and exciting of the first week, but I think Federer has to be the pick here. Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Andreas…
French Open Predictions for June 1, 2012
Predicted Winners in BOLD 1 Novak Djokovic vs. Nicolas Devilder – Faustian bargain or not for Nicolas, I think Djokovic will overcome the diminutive Devilder in 3 sets. 22 Andreas Seppi vs. 14 Fernando Verdasco – I think Verdasco is favored, but Verdasco, like Gasquet, can lose when no one would expect it. Seppi is…
Big Man Tennis: JMDP vs. Cilic & Berdych vs. Anderson
Big Man Bracket We know that at least one of the eight quarterfinalists at the 2012 French Open will be at least 6’5″ or 196 cm tall. Juan Martin del Potro faces Marin Cilic in the round of 32. Both Delpo and Cilic are 6’6″ or 198 cm tall. This looked like a promising rivalry…
Power Ranking for the Week of May 14 – May 20
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of May 14 through May 20 (a lot of changes from the last few weeks) 1. Novak Djokovic – Novak is the number one player in the world, but the next few months will be interesting. 2. Roger Federer – Titles in Dubai, Rotterdam, Indian Wells and Madrid…
Power Ranking for the Week of May 7 – May 13
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of May 7 through May 13 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 – He is the greatest ever on clay. Can he master blue clay in an elevated…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 