2015 Power Ranking #4 Novak Djokovic – Novak holds the 1st Grand Slam and the first 3 Masters 1000 events of 2015. His straight set win over Nadal was not without some tension, but Novak is going to enter Paris as co-favorite. Andy Murray – Andy can’t be docked for going on his honeymoon. Roger Federer…
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2015 Power Ranking: Indian Wells – Nole Reigns and Milos Rises
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: #2 Given that I live so close to Cincinnati we can all hope these are used for seedings at Masters Cincinnati Novak Djokovic – Novak withstood some nerves in the second set to avenge his loss in Dubai and further strengthen his hold on the #1 ranking. I think Djokovic is…
2015 Power Ranking: Nole Wins #5 Down Under
Tennis Power Ranking 2015: #1 Given that I live so close to Cincinnati we can all hope these are used for seedings at Masters Cincinnati Novak Djokovic – Nole ended 2014 well and started 2015 with his 5th Australian Open title. He is set up nicely to finish his 4th year at #1 and is…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Roger Resurgent in Shanghai
Novak Djokovic – Nole won Beijing and reached the semifinal round in Shanghai. He has played well enough to make it likely that he finishes 2014 ranked #1. We’ve yet to see Nole hit a dominant streak since Wimbledon, but he’s playing well enough to stay #1. Roger Federer – Roger owns 4 titles in…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Tsonga Turns Toronto into French Canada
Tennis Abides Power Ranking 2014 Ranking #9: Toronto Novak Djokovic – Nole stays at #1, but his win vs. Monfils and loss to Tsonga were not the textbook way to take advantage of Rafa not playing Masters Canada. Rafael Nadal – Is he healthy? Will he be healthy in time of the US Open? Roger…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Post-Wimbledon & Then Some
2014 Power Ranking #8 – Wimbledon Novak Djokovic – Nole and Rafa continue to play hot potato with my top spot. Novak is now a two-time Wimbledon champion and a newly wed. I think the wind is at his back for the hard court summer. Novak was tennis’ most consistent player from 2012-mid 2014, but…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Roland Garros is in the Books
2014 Power Ranking #7 – Roland Garros Rafael Nadal – Rafa entered Roland Garros with a few questions swirling around his level of play. He answered those questions and made history. Change since last ranking +1 Novak Djokovic – Nole had a good run to his second Roland Garros final in 3 years. Novak’s form was…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Post Madrid & Rome – Nole Rising
After the injury marred Madrid final, I had no idea how to rank my Top 10 so I did the cowardly sensible thing and waited another week. So here is a Double Masters 1000 Power Ranking Extravaganza. 2014 Power Ranking #6 – Madrid and Rome (Roam If You Want To) Novak Djokovic – Nole answered questions about…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Miami Crowns a New Number One
Fourth Tennis Power Ranking 2014 Miami Crowns a New Number One Novak Djokovic – Nole ended 2013 on a streak. He’s back to his winning ways. Winning back-to-back Masters 1000 events by beating Federer and then Nadal in each final has Novak back to my top spot. Change since last ranking +1 Rafael Nadal – He’s never…
Tennis Power Ranking 2014: Indian Wells Nole on a Role?
Third Tennis Power Ranking 2014 Masters 1000 events always lead to movement Rafael Nadal – Nadal will remain number at least through the conclusion of Miami. Those who over analyze things might look at a loss to Wawrinka, losing a set and saving match points versus Andujar on clay, losing a set to Stepanek, and then…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 