Roddick Start to Finish I first heard of Andy Roddick during the 2000 US Open final when the announcers mentioned the winners of the junior US Open events. I saw Andy Roddick’s final match as he lost to Juan Martin del Potro. I will miss seeing Roddick in major draws. It became apparent after some…
Category: Roger Federer
Post US Open Power Ranking – The Rise of Andy Murray
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Ranking Post US Open Edition Andy Murray – He has won the most recent Grand Slam event as well as a Gold Medal in singles. Murray is riding high. I am not sure where this will lead, but two things are fact. First, Murray is no longer the best player to…
US Open Final Weekend a Preview of a Post Fedal World
Golden Age Many words have been written about how great Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been for tennis. Each has been nearly omnipresent on the big stage for many years. Both players are respected by fans and the media alike. Most importantly, each appeals to different sensibilities. Nadal draws on the gritty hustle driven…
What is the Story of the US Open? POLL
I almost had the feeling that Tipsarevic would ride negative energy a la Lleyton Hewitt in 2001 after his bout with controversy. I am glad that did not happen and that tennis, rather than sexism, will be the story of the weekend.
US Open Day 8 Men’s and Women’s Picks
Predicted Winner in BOLD Excuse these being a bit late Fourth Round Serena Williams (4) vs. Andrea Hlavackova – Serena should win. Marin Cilic (12) vs. Martin Klizan Ana Ivanovic (12) vs. Tsvetana Pironkova 6-0 In-progress no pick Roger Federer (1) vs. Mardy Fish (23) – This is a potentially dangerous match for Roger as Fish pushed him hard last year at the WTF. Agnieszka Radwanska (2)…
Federer Gets to 20 Slam Match Wins Again
My apologies for not having my picks for today posted, but I had some difficulties with WordPress. My readers will just need to trust that I picked every match today correctly and check in tomorrow for my Day 7 picks. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras failed to win 20 Grand Slam Matches during…
US Open Day 4 Men’s Picks
Projected Winners in BOLD Second Round Fernando Verdasco (25) vs. Albert Ramos – I’m picking a mild upset. Milos Raonic (15) vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu – Raonic’s serve should send him to the 3rd round. Marcel Granollers (24) vs. James Blake – Blake’s US Open ends against the solid Granollers. Gilles Simon (16) vs. Jimmy Wang…
Pre-US Open Power Ranking
**** 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…
Sampras Turns 41 and Federer Turns 31
Familiar Faces By some luck for tennis junkies, Pete Sampras was born on August 12, 1971 and Roger Federer was born on August 8, 1981. The two men are almost exactly 10 years apart in age. Tennis fans waited from Borg’s retirement to Sampras’ ascendency to see a player win over 10 slams in his…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 