Part 1 Laid out Key Questions Part 2 Looked at Bjorn Borg’s Credentials and the Difficulties of the GOAT Debate Part 3 Looked at Pete Sampras’ Credentials Part 4 Looked at Roger Federer’s Credentials Rafael Nadal Why Rafael Nadal Might be the GOAT – Rafa’s claim to the GOAT title revolves around three areas of…
Category: Roger Federer
Power Ranking for the Week of May 21 – May 27
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of May 21 through May 27 1. Novak Djokovic – Novak is number one, but his grasp has weakened. Does he still have Rafa’s number? Good Times for Nole 2. Rafael Nadal – Rafa is back to number two after winning his third title in four outings. …
Turn Back the Clock: Federer vs. Ferrero 2004
Roger Federer’s 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 win over Juan Carlos Ferrero got me thinking about an earlier match between the two in which far more was at stake 2004 Federer vs. Ferrero in Melbourne It is easy to forget how well Juan Carlos Ferrero played in 2003. At the end of the 2003 season, a split…
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 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…
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…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 