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…
Category: Milos Raonic
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: 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: 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 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. …
Is Oligopoly Better than Monopoly for Top Players?
Catch me if you can When a player is dominating to the degree that Novak Djokovic has been since the start of 2015, questions about how long the dominance will last emerge. February featured Nick Kyrgios and Dominic Thiem making strides on the tour as well as Stan Wawrinka reaffirming his quality. We know on…
Power Ranking 2016: All Hail King Novak VI of Melbourne
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Australian Open Novak Djokovic – Novak takes the 2016 year by the throat by winning his 6th Australian Open title and by winning Qatar. He has 2250 ranking points in the bank for 2016. More importantly, his 8 hard court Grand Slam titles have him sitting ahead of Sampras’ 7 and…
Australian Open 2016: Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Will it be this? Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic The winner of this match gets the dubious task of trying to dethrone the most decorated hard court Australian Open/Championships player of all time. Andy Murray is #2 in the world, but for the second half of 2015 he did not appear to be Djokovic’s biggest…
Australian Open 2016: Milos Raonic vs. Gael Monfils Quarterfinal Prediction
Greatest lost point ever? [13] Milos Raonic (CAN) vs [23] Gael Monfils (FRA) This is the match of the day among the male and female quarterfinalists. Milos has played incredibly well in 2016 taking a title in Brisbane by knocking off Roger Federer, running through 3 rounds in Melbourne, and beating 2014 Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka…
Australian Open 2016: Day 8 Men’s Predictions
This fairly intense exhibition match went to Raonic Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) vs [13] Milos Raonic (CAN) – This is the match of the day. Each man won a tune-up event, and each man has played well to reach this point. I am torn. I think experience will help Stan, but Milos has…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 