Six titles in the past year ain't bad. Congrats, @Petra_Kvitova. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/Zl0SOSjBmW — Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) January 12, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Women’s Singles Draw Simona Halep may be the #1 seed, but she got a brutal draw. If Halep reaches the semifinals, her confidence should be sky high, but many obstacles loom. A Naomi…
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Dad Jokes and Tennis
I’ve been known to throw a few somewhat witty statements out there. Today, I had two on twitter. My favorite correlation non-causation tennis factoid: Since Jan 2003 male tennis players from places starting with "S" have won 58 singles majors (Switzerland 23, Spain 18, Serbia 14, Scotland 3) while non-S countries total 6 Argentina 2,…
My History of Favorable Treatment from Tournaments toward Stars
Roger Federer’s frequent night play on Rod Laver Arena sparked some controversy at this year’s Australian Open. I will start with 1991 because I recall the write-up of Jimmy Connors 1991 US Open run mentioning him asking for and receiving extra night matches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL1xqe5vW-I Could Connors have run like this during the day and recovered…
Australian Open 2018: Roger Federer Reaches 20 Love
I KNOW WE'RE GETTING HD PICS SOON BUT I CAN'T STOP pic.twitter.com/StRs3QriAe — #RF19 (@fedology) January 28, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Roger Federer Steadies Himself to Win his 20th Major Title & 6th Australian Open Title Roger Federer’s serve looked quite vulnerable at the close of the 4th set and opening stages of the 5th set. Would…
Australian Open 2018: Men’s Final Poll
Have Your Say – @danmartintennis Who wins the 2018 Australian Open men’s singles title? — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) January 28, 2018
Australian Open Memories: Boris Becker defeats Chang to Claim 2nd Aussie Crown
Boris Becker Followed up a Big Finale to 1995 with his 6th and Final Grand Slam Title to Open 1996 Boris Becker was Wimbledon runner-up and a US Open semifinalist in 1995. He capped those strong efforts with an ATP World Championships title by beating Michael Chang in the final. He again faced Chang in…
Australian Open 2018: Federer vs. Cilic Championship Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic This should be a good match. It may be a straight set match, but I expect that the winner and perhaps the runner-up will play well in this final. Marin Cilic is in his 3rd career major final and has momentum both from beating people he should but also by…
Australian Open 2018: Caroline Wozniacki Claims a Major Crown
Wozniacki beats Halep to win 1st major at Australian Openhttps://t.co/AIdNuqrsde#AustralianOpen2018 #Wozniacki #Tennis pic.twitter.com/LI84I8ahR7 — Air1 News (@air1news) January 27, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Caroline Wozniacki had a strong yet at times frustrating 2017 campaign. She finished as the runner-up six different events prior to winning her sole title of 2017 at the year-end finale. She was runner-up…
Australian Open 2018: Federer vs Chung Preview
Roger Federer vs. Hyeon Chung I really have no feel for how this match will unfold. Roger Federer is clearly the favorite as he is the #2 seed and defending champion. Federer has a big experience advantage. Chung has younger legs and even with a night match and with Federer having won all of his…
Australian Open 2018: Extremely Late 7 Quick January 25th Predictions
Extremely Quick Picks: Wozniacki and Kerber Advance while Cilic reaches his 3rd major final. #AusOpen #AustralianOpen — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) January 25, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 