Originally posted on A man and his racquet:
On this week’s edition of the Urban Tennis podcast, we discuss Rafa’s humbling words and why Andy Murray suddenly can’t lose on clay, how a streaking Petra Kvitova can impact the WTA’s clay hierarchy, Genie Bouchard’s continued struggles and chat tennis related fantasy sports. After suffering another…
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Rome final preview and pick: Djokovic vs. Federer
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The Rome title will come down to Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer on Sunday. Djokovic has triumphed three times at this event, while Federer is still in search of his first Rome winner’s trophy. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will be squaring off for the 39th time in their careers when…
Not My Week – Lack of WIFI Knocks Out Another Set of Predictions
I will now predict the matches that are not already underway or complete.
No Predictions Today
My Poor Health Has Caught Up to Me – They Should be Back Tomorrow Sorry, Dan
Rome 2015: May 11th WTA Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD [13] Sara Errani (ITA) vs Daniela Hantuchova (SVK) – This could be a good match, but I think Errani wins on home soil. [14] Venus Williams (USA) vs [Q] Katerina Siniakova (CZE) – Venus at this stage of her career on clay is never a sure thing, but she is favored….
Links to Some of My Favorite Pieces on Tennis
Originally posted on Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life:
Here is a quick look at some of my favorite tennis articles ever written. You may want to bookmark this one and read one per month. I am listing them chronologically from oldest to most recent. 1. Raised by Women to Conquer Men by…
TENNIS: Barcelona tournament ´special´ – Nadal
Originally posted on Sportcracker:
Rafael Nadal claimed the Barcelona Open was one of the few ATP World Tour tournaments played at a “real” tennis club. The world number four, and eight-time Barcelona champion, has been practising at the Real Club de Tennis, ahead of his first-up clash with fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro. Nadal will take…
Barcelona R2 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Almagro, Gulbis vs. Paire
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal will kick off his Barcelona campaign on Wednesday against familiar foe and fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro. Ernests Gulbis and Benoit Paire are also in second-round action. Nicolas Almagro vs. (2) Rafael Nadal Nadal and Almagro will be squaring off for the 13th time in their careers when they…
Barcelona and Bucharest previews and predictions
Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal will be looking to get back on track when he resumes his clay-court spring this week in Barcelona. That is exactly what Nadal managed to do in 2013, when he lost the Monte-Carlo final to Novak Djokovic then captured the Barcelona title without dropping a single set. Last…
A Look Back at Monte Carlo
Originally posted on Weekly Perpective:
There will come a time when things may not be going as you would hope them to be and the best way to fight through it is to make the most of the opportunities given to you. And for a few players, that opportunity was known as The Monte Carlo Rolex…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 