Nole’s recent hilarious send-up of Guga reminded us of how good these can be (remember US Open 2007). Nole’s recent take on Serena was tedious. Is this like tennis’ version of the comic book movie genre?
Tag: Novak Djokovic
Djokovic Got One He Needed
Novak Djokovic was going to be number one for 2012 regardless of how his match versus Roger Federer to conclude the World Tour Finals. Prior to the World Tour Finals Djokovic had reached 3 Grand Slam finals in 2012 and 6 Masters 1000 finals. That consistency made him number one for the year. Number One…
Post Paris Power Ranking: David Ferrer’s Leap Forward
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Ranking Post Paris Edition Novak Djokovic – Nole posted the best Grand Slam and Masters 1000 records for 2012. He must feel like he let a slam get away in 2012, but he’s #1 for the year. Andy Murray – Murray’s US Open win and Gold Medal change the landscape of tennis, but…
Power Ranking – Djokovic Wins Shanghai
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Ranking Post Shanghai Edition Novak Djokovic – While Novak Djokovic did not back up a 3 slam year in the manner that Federer did in 05 or 07, it is becoming clear that Nole has had the best 2012 on the ATP Tour. Change from last ranking +1 Andy Murray –…
Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic – My Pick
Dear readers, I have had some difficulty the past 8 days with predictable access to the internet. This is not great timing for a Grand Slam, but life does what it does sometimes. In tennis news: I am picking Andy Murray to win 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-4. Why? I know Djokovic is 33-1 in his…
US Open Super Saturday Match Previews and Picks
Predicted Winners in BOLD Women’s Final Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Serena Williams (4) Victoria Azarenka has had a great, and I mean great, 2012. She won her first Grand Slam final in Melbourne in convincing fashion. That victory led to her becoming #1 in the world in a manner that Jankovic, Safina and Wozniacki never…
US Open Final Weekend a Preview of a Post Fedal World
Golden Age Many words have been written about how great Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been for tennis. Each has been nearly omnipresent on the big stage for many years. Both players are respected by fans and the media alike. Most importantly, each appeals to different sensibilities. Nadal draws on the gritty hustle driven…
US Open Day 11 Picks
Predicted Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Novak Djokovic (2) vs. Juan Martin del Potro (7) – Delpo can beat Nole in a big match as he did so at the Olympic games, but Novak should advance in 4 sets. David Ferrer (4) vs. Janko Tipsarevic (8) – Will Tipsy’s rage fuel an upset? No. Ferrer is…
US Open Day 9 Men’s and Women’s Picks
Projected Winners in BOLD Quarterfinals Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Samantha Stosur (7) – Stosur has played well to get this far after a somewhat shaky post French Open stretch. Still, the #1 seed should beat the defending champion in a close 2 set match. Maria Sharapova (3) vs. Marion Bartoli (11) – Bartoli can beat…
US Open Day 7 Men’s and Women’s Picks
Predicted Winners in BOLD Fourth Round Samantha Stosur (7) vs. Laura Robson – Robson has been on a roll; Stosur is the defending champion. I Robson keeps winning. Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Anna Tatishvili – Vika should advance. Maria Sharapova (3) vs. Nadia Petrova (19) – 2-3 years ago Petrova would have been a slight favorite, but today Maria advances. Petra Kvitova (5) vs. Marion Bartoli (11)…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 