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…
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Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Djokovic’s Hegemony
The 7th Tennis Power Ranking of 2016 Novak Djokovic – The world #1 just claimed his 4th consecutive major title! His hold on the top spot is unquestioned. There is a pretty big barrier between Novak and the field. Andy Murray – Murray won Rome and was runner-up at both Roland Garros and Madrid. He is…
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray’s Italian Offensive
The Sixth Tennis Power Ranking for 2016 Novak Djokovic – Novak would have stayed at #1 had he lost his first match in Rome. In that respect, his wins over Rafa and Nishikori bolster his position. Rafa’s game effort, Kei being tough, and Murray winning in Rome make his road to Paris look more interesting though….
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Novak Reigns in Spain?
The Fifth Tennis Power Ranking for 2016 He is the man Novak Djokovic – Novak bounced back from his loss at Monte Carlo with a strong showing in Madrid. He lost only one set en route to his record 29th Masters 1000 Shield. Rafael Nadal – Rafa did lose to Andy Murray so staying second…
Power Ranking 2016: Djokovic Owns Miami
Tennis Power Ranking 2016 #3: Miami Novak Djokovic Still Dominates Tennis Novak Djokovic – Novak Djokovic is occupying a niche rarely occupied in any sport. He is far and away better than every other practitioner of his sport right now. Milos Raonic – Milos’ play in the first portion of 2016 places him in a distant…
Power Ranking 2016: Indian Wells
So far 2016 is looking a lot like 2015 Novak Rules Tennis Novak Djokovic – I am running out of terms to describe Novak’s hold on tennis. I called him “Fortress Novak” heading into his record tying 27th Masters 1000 title. That phrase is inadequate as Novak is not just defensive or counter punching, he is…
Power Ranking 2016: All Hail King Novak VI of Melbourne
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Australian Open Novak Djokovic – Novak takes the 2016 year by the throat by winning his 6th Australian Open title and by winning Qatar. He has 2250 ranking points in the bank for 2016. More importantly, his 8 hard court Grand Slam titles have him sitting ahead of Sampras’ 7 and…
Tennis Power Ranking – Novak Claims 2015
Tennis Abides 2015 Power Ranking #12 This is a tough list to produce becuse Novak devoured so many ranking points in 2015 especially at the end of the year Novak Djokovic – Novak Djokovic won 3 majors, the World Tour Finals, 6 Masters 1000 events, and won Beijing, a 500 level event, in 2015. Nole…
Power Ranking 2013: Paris to London
Power Ranking 2013 #14 1. Rafael Nadal – I said Rafa had locked up the #1 slot on my Power Ranking for 2013 after the US Open. If Nole wins out, I will have to revise that pronouncement. Rafa has not done anything wrong since the US Open ended, but this time of year has…
Tennis Power Ranking 2013: Mallorcan Conquistador
Power Ranking 2013 #12 A lot of movement after 2013’s FInal Grand Slam 1. Rafael Nadal – What can be said. He missed the Australian Open and lost at the first round at Wimbledon. Heck, Rafa has lost 2 clay court matches this year. All of that is true, and Rafa has locked up the…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 