Predicted Winner in BOLD Fourth Round Roger Federer (3) vs. David Goffin – Maybe Goffin plays a Gilles Simon-type of game and gets into Roger’s head. I think Goffin’s run is the most improbable and exciting of the first week, but I think Federer has to be the pick here. Novak Djokovic (1) vs. Andreas…
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Roger and Serena Make History
Roger’s The One Roger Federer’s four set win today gives him sole possession of holding the most men’s Grand Slam singles match wins in the open era. His first round match allowed Federer to tie Jimmy Connors for the honor. I would not make too much of this record. Many players routinely skipped the Australian…
Power Ranking for the Week of May 21 – May 27
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of May 21 through May 27 1. Novak Djokovic – Novak is number one, but his grasp has weakened. Does he still have Rafa’s number? Good Times for Nole 2. Rafael Nadal – Rafa is back to number two after winning his third title in four outings. …
Turn Back the Clock: Federer vs. Ferrero 2004
Roger Federer’s 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 win over Juan Carlos Ferrero got me thinking about an earlier match between the two in which far more was at stake 2004 Federer vs. Ferrero in Melbourne It is easy to forget how well Juan Carlos Ferrero played in 2003. At the end of the 2003 season, a split…
Power Ranking for the Week of May 14 – May 20
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of May 14 through May 20 (a lot of changes from the last few weeks) 1. Novak Djokovic – Novak is the number one player in the world, but the next few months will be interesting. 2. Roger Federer – Titles in Dubai, Rotterdam, Indian Wells and Madrid…
Power Rankings for the Week of March 18 through March 24
Dan Martin’s 2012 Power Rankings for the Week of March 18 through March 24 1. Novak Djokovic – Novak is still holding the top spot, but his loss to John Isner may mean 2011 is in the past. 2. Roger Federer – Fed’s titles in Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells have him looking strong. 73…
Indian Wells Final Sunday Predictions
Final Round – Predicted Winners in BOLD Victoria Azarenka (1) vs. Maria Sharapova (2) – Maria may be due to beat Azarenka, but Vika is undefeated in 2012. I have said in my other picks that until someone beats Vika I am going to keep picking her. I think Azarenka wins in straight sets. She…
Indian Wells Picks for 3-11-2012
My Predicted Winner in BOLD (Great slate of matches today) Roger Federer (3) vs. Denis Kudla – I would not be shocked to see Kudla make a good showing, but then again Federer crushed Tomic in Australia Feliciano Lopez (15) vs. Marcos Baghdatis – This could go either way, but Lopez has been more consistent….
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 