Category: Tennis
Tennis Power Ranking 2018: Federer on Top and DelPo Rising
Melbourne and Indian Wells Roger Federer – The Swiss veteran has added a 20th major, a title at Rotterdam, and a new stint at #1. His runner-up finish at Indian Wells suggests that duels are in his future. The big question is whether he plays the clay season or not. Juan Martin del Potro – JMDP won…
What I Would Do With International Competitions in Tennis
My Simple Plan Tennis is one of the most international sports on the planet. Players from multiple countries contend for tournaments held all over the world. Competitions such as Davis Cup are older than the World Cup and Ryder Cup. Still, times change and perhaps some tweaking of the tennis system for these competitions is…
Strong Recommendation to Check out AJG Tennis
AJG Tennis is a website I recently came across at the recommendation of a recent email. Alex Gornet played tennis for the University of Louisville and Saint Xavier High School and is currently plugging away on the pro-tour. AJG Tennis gives a first-hand account of a player seeking to make it as a pro on the…
My Worst Ever NCAA Bracket
I watched 4 NCAA basketball games this season. I always pick Kentucky to win the NCAA title if they are in the field as I don’t want to feel conflicted about possible money to be won if my favorite team were to lose. Beyond 25 cents at a cake booth, I don’t really gamble so…
Drills for Hitting Against a Wall/Backboard
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
We all probably prefer hitting with a human being, but I know even though tennis only requires 2 people it can sometimes be hard to find a second. In a busy world, knowing how to work a wall can improve technique, fitness, and reactions…
Site Under Construction
I am looking for ways to feature more content that will stay on the front page longer while also having new posts available. I am working with WordPress to figure out the best ways to fully display previous photos. I do like being able to feature up to 6 pieces along with a chronological grouping…
See Ya Later Alligator … Lacoste Makes a Change to its Iconic Crocodile for a Good Cause
Some Related Link – https://www.worldwildlife.org/ and Cuban Crocodile information I love trying to improve our ecology. Crocodiles are some of my favorite animals though. I will send Lacoste a message urging them to add the Cuban Crocodile and make it 11 endangered animals. I’d even settle for a Chinese Alligator. More on Endangered Crocodiles including the Critically Endangered…
Thoughts on the 2018 Kentucky Duals
Saint X won 2 matches at a weather truncated Kentucky Duals tennis event today. St. X beat Owensboro Catholic 9-0 & Covington Catholic 7-2. A lot of great tennis played by all 3 schools. — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) March 11, 2018 The Kentucky Duals is an annual event that brings together 8 of the top high…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 