Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Pre-Indian Wells

Second Tennis Power Ranking 2014 Not a lot has happened since Melbourne and that is about to change with two Masters 1000 events being played in succession Rafael Nadal – Rafa has won 2 events in 2014 and was runner-up at the first slam.  He is a lock for the top spot right now.   Stanislas…

Australian Open 2014: Day 10 Men’s Predictions

Predicted Winners in BOLD Rafael Nadal (ESP) [1] vs. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [22] – I think Grigor may win a set.  Winning 4 matches here bodes well for Grigor’s transition to the top tiers of tennis, but Rafa is very likely too much for Dimitrov at this time.  Don’t be shocked if Rafa does what he did to Monfils….

The Lighter Side of Tennis 2013

Dimitrov: He’s Got the Kavorka  One might say that Grigor Dimitrov has the lure of the animal based on both his recent relationship with Serena Williams and his current relationship with Maria Sharapova.  I would not be shocked to see a Bulgarian Orthodox priest helping Dimitov shed this problem to help his tennis ranking rise….

Tennis Power Ranking 2013: Roland Garros Means Nadal Rises

Dan Martin’s 2013 Power Ranking #7 Roland Garros Rearranged the Rankings  This match flipped the top two 1.  Rafael Nadal – His 8th French Open title is a record.  He has won at least one Grand Slam title for 9 consecutive years.  This too is a record.  Nadal is flying high as he has no points…

Tennis Power Ranking 2013: Post Monte Carlo

Dan Martin’s 2013 Power Ranking #6 1.  Novak Djokovic – Nole ends a nearly 9 year winning streak by Nadal in Monte Carlo and in straight sets no less.  He’s #1. 2.  Rafael Nadal – Rafa has played 5 events in 2013.  His results: 3 titles and 2 runner-up finishes. Did someone really knock over his water…

Australian Open Day 1 Thoughts

Youngsters Dig Deep or Tomic is Houdini Bernard Tomic failed to convert 3 set points, including a forehand sitter, late in the 2nd set of his match vs. Fernando Verdasco.  Tomic looked exhausted and dumped the 2nd set tiebreak.  Darren Cahill was discussing Tomic’s need for more fitness and this being a lesson for the…