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…

Power Ranking for the Week of April 29 – May 5, 2012

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of April 29 through May 5 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 – A seventh consecutive Barcelona title have Nadal surging.  He is the greatest ever on clay. …

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…

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…

My Monte Carlo Pick and a Site Update

Superman and Kryptonite? As for the best possible Monte Carlo final ever, I think Novak Djokovic will win.  It is not an easy pick as Nadal has won every match he has played at this prestigious event for the past eight years.  Djokovic is dealing with the loss of a loved one as well.  It…

Power Ranking for the Week of April 15-April 21

Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of April 15 through April 21 – Not a lot of change this week 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 two…

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…