History Roger Federer’s career has been marked by a lot of record setting. Yet, his head-to-head deficit versus Rafa Nadal has been the source of a lot of debate. Roger won their first 5-set major final by taking the 2007 Wimbledon final in an epic fashion. The 2008 Wimbledon final was a sequel that surpassed…
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Australian Open 2017: Is Roger Federer a Contender?
In one sense, Roger Federer was a contender prior to the start of the 2017 Australian Open because any 17-time major champion has to be given a chance to win any tournament he or she enters. On the other hand, Roger Federer was certainly not match tough entering this event. Hopman Cup is not rigorous…
On The Origin of Contemporary Tennis – Part 1
First, my post-US Open sabbatical is over, and I am glad to be writing about tennis once more. Second, I am not departing on the HMS Beagle, but tennis has its own historical record nicely preserved on sites such as youtube. In my Tim Mayotte interview, I posted a video in which Mayotte described…
US Open 2016: The Big 4 Minus 1 Should Not Be Discounted
This Article – http://nypost.com/2016/08/29/this-us-open-may-be-the-last-gasp-of-mens-tennis-big-four/ made me think a little. From 2004-2016, the Big 4 has won 3 or more majors every year except for 2014 (Cilic and Wawrinka broke through). In 2016, all 3 majors to this point have been won by members of the Big 4. Novak Djokovic has won 4 Masters 1000 events, and Andy…
US Open 2016: My 5 Favorite Men’s US Opens
Tournaments can take on a personality of their own based on the draw and actual matches that unfold. 5 US Opens stand out for me. I vaguely remember Connors v. McEnroe in the 1984 US Open semifinal, but I don’t remember an impression of an entire tournament prior to the 1986 US Open (Mecir beating…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray Cuts Novak’s Lead
The 7th Tennis Power Ranking of 2016 Novak Djokovic – Nole was the first man since 1992 to win the Australian Open and French Open in the same year. Novak adds Masters 1000 titles at Indian Wells, Miami, and Madrid to his impressive 2016 results. Novak’s title at Doha is worth 250 points and his…
Wimbledon 2016: Men’s Semifinal Poll
My Predictions are Up. Now, Have Your Say. Who will be the men’s finalists at @Wimbledon? #Wimbledon — Dan Martin (@DanMartinTennis) July 8, 2016
Wimbledon 2016: Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic Semifinal Prediction
Roger Federer vs. Milos Raonic My first prediction is that this will be closer than their 2014 semifinal match was. That match was a simple run of Federer breaking Raonic’s serve once per set. Raonic seemed nervous, and Roger took advantage by nearly waltzing into the Wimbledon final. Roanic made a much better accounting of…
Wimbledon 2016: Gentlemen’s Singles Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Roger Federer (SUI) [3] v Marin Cilic (CRO) [9] – If Cilic plays like he did in their 2014 US Open semifinal match, Federer will have to serve bigger and keep his slice low to have a chance. If Cilic plays well but not great, Federer will need to serve well enough to prevent…
Wimbledon 2016: Gentlemen’s Singles Round of 16 Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD This tournament will be shaken up in the round of 16 and settle into some sort of pattern when the quarterfinal round emerges. [3] Roger Federer (SUI) v Steve Johnson (USA) – Johnson could win this match. Federer however has to be happy with his path to the final 8. [2] Andy…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 