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Joe Ramirez
Nov 13, 2012, 9:45:34 AM11/13/12
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1. An "out of the blue" slam winner. Sure, Murray was a first-timer in
2012, but he was very much a known quantity becausr of his previous
finals and many years near the top of the rankings. Nothing generates
excitement quite like an unfamiliar face explosively rising to
stardom. Wouldn't have to be one of the so-called young guns, which
seems unlikely anyway.
2. A resolution of the Nadal situation. It would be best for the game
if he could return and play a reduced but still robust schedule,
hitting most of the big events. A few more great matches with the rest
of the Big 4 -- who would object? Barring that, however, a definitive
retirement would be preferable to an endless stretch of uncertainty
punctuated by occasional tournaments and long rehab periods.
3. A last hurrah for Federer. Although it's clear that Fed has the
capability of remaining in the top 10 for a long time, his days of
contending for the biggest titles are waning. Three years in a row of
only one slam final per year means any chance that appears must be
seized. One more slam would be terrific, of course, but something like
a long-awaited championship in Rome (perhaps over Nadal?) would add a
feather as well.
4. A new surface. Blue clay was tried and rejected (prematurely, IMO),
but that doesn't mean thoughtful experimentation with court surfaces
should cease. Something novel and quick would add much-needed spice.
5. A fix for Paris. It's not feasible to hold a Masters event the week
before the WTF. A big tournament in which the only players who care
are Frenchmen and Ferrer is not viable.
6. A clear-skied slam. Miserable rain at Roland Garros. Rain at Wimby,
then the roof. Horrible wind at Flushing. And torrents of sweat in
Melbourne. :) Good weather for tennis would be a pleasant change.
2012, but he was very much a known quantity becausr of his previous
finals and many years near the top of the rankings. Nothing generates
excitement quite like an unfamiliar face explosively rising to
stardom. Wouldn't have to be one of the so-called young guns, which
seems unlikely anyway.
2. A resolution of the Nadal situation. It would be best for the game
if he could return and play a reduced but still robust schedule,
hitting most of the big events. A few more great matches with the rest
of the Big 4 -- who would object? Barring that, however, a definitive
retirement would be preferable to an endless stretch of uncertainty
punctuated by occasional tournaments and long rehab periods.
3. A last hurrah for Federer. Although it's clear that Fed has the
capability of remaining in the top 10 for a long time, his days of
contending for the biggest titles are waning. Three years in a row of
only one slam final per year means any chance that appears must be
seized. One more slam would be terrific, of course, but something like
a long-awaited championship in Rome (perhaps over Nadal?) would add a
feather as well.
4. A new surface. Blue clay was tried and rejected (prematurely, IMO),
but that doesn't mean thoughtful experimentation with court surfaces
should cease. Something novel and quick would add much-needed spice.
5. A fix for Paris. It's not feasible to hold a Masters event the week
before the WTF. A big tournament in which the only players who care
are Frenchmen and Ferrer is not viable.
6. A clear-skied slam. Miserable rain at Roland Garros. Rain at Wimby,
then the roof. Horrible wind at Flushing. And torrents of sweat in
Melbourne. :) Good weather for tennis would be a pleasant change.
TT
Nov 13, 2012, 9:50:36 AM11/13/12
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13.11.2012 16:45, Joe Ramirez kirjoitti:
> . A resolution of the Nadal situation. It would be best for the game
> if he could return and play a reduced but still robust schedule,
> hitting most of the big events. A few more great matches with the rest
> of the Big 4 -- who would object? Barring that, however, a definitive
> retirement would be preferable to an endless stretch of uncertainty
> punctuated by occasional tournaments and long rehab periods.
You'd rather prefer complete retirement than rehab + play when fit? Lame...
> . A resolution of the Nadal situation. It would be best for the game
> if he could return and play a reduced but still robust schedule,
> hitting most of the big events. A few more great matches with the rest
> of the Big 4 -- who would object? Barring that, however, a definitive
> retirement would be preferable to an endless stretch of uncertainty
> punctuated by occasional tournaments and long rehab periods.
Joe Ramirez
Nov 13, 2012, 9:56:55 AM11/13/12
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players would be great. A "will he or won't he?" Nadal who rehabbed
more than he played would be bad. He would be a distraction rather
than a force. Also, I don't believe Nadal could play *well* with that
kind of schedule. No one wants to see Rafa come back from three months
off, lose in the second round of a tune-up and then the third round of
a slam, then take another two months off.
MBDunc
Nov 13, 2012, 10:02:01 AM11/13/12
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My hope list:
1) Injury free top players.
2) Djoko continues his strangehold with a slam or two.
3) Delpo nails his "injury comeback" and wins a slam.
4) Surprise slam winner (even someone from Berfych/Tsonga/top20 group).
5) Please...even one sudden young player rising into top10 (JJ?)
6) Jack Sock fulfils my very early predidiction about him (well first he has to get into journeymen ranks).
7) Henri Kontinen....or anyone....(some non-nieminen finnish player is needed...even challenger level....)...
8) ...may be one more even younger (say 17-18y) player making a sudden rush into top50?
9) Year-End #1 is decided at YEC/later stages of a season...
.mikko
1) Injury free top players.
2) Djoko continues his strangehold with a slam or two.
3) Delpo nails his "injury comeback" and wins a slam.
4) Surprise slam winner (even someone from Berfych/Tsonga/top20 group).
5) Please...even one sudden young player rising into top10 (JJ?)
6) Jack Sock fulfils my very early predidiction about him (well first he has to get into journeymen ranks).
7) Henri Kontinen....or anyone....(some non-nieminen finnish player is needed...even challenger level....)...
8) ...may be one more even younger (say 17-18y) player making a sudden rush into top50?
9) Year-End #1 is decided at YEC/later stages of a season...
.mikko
MBDunc
Nov 13, 2012, 10:11:24 AM11/13/12
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.mikko
Joe Ramirez
Nov 13, 2012, 10:16:23 AM11/13/12
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tennis/lleyton-hewitt-has-no-intention-of-retiring-in-2013/story-e6frfgao-1226515958057
Doesn't mean he's actually going to *win* anything, of course.
Whisper
Nov 13, 2012, 2:15:56 PM11/13/12
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On 14/11/2012 1:45 AM, Joe Ramirez wrote:
I'd like to see Fed win an 8th Wimbledon & Rafa an 8th FO. No man has
ever won the same slam 8 times, so would be a huge milestone not likely
to be broken.
Also Henin to come out of retirement, win Wimbledon & retire again on
the spot.
I'd like to see Fed win an 8th Wimbledon & Rafa an 8th FO. No man has
ever won the same slam 8 times, so would be a huge milestone not likely
to be broken.
Also Henin to come out of retirement, win Wimbledon & retire again on
the spot.
TT
Nov 13, 2012, 2:24:09 PM11/13/12
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that it may take LOOOOOOOOONG time to heal and maybe doesn't heal at all
without operation...which is the path Rafa is taking. So it could happen
exactly as you say, needing to have that fat pad removed at some point.
My short list for 2013:
1. Healthy Rafa
2. 9th MC title
3. 8th RG title
Not so preoccupied with surprise slam winners. If I had to pick...
Ferrer/Berdych.
And I'm sure top 4 will make the year interesting, regardless of outcomes.
Court_1
Nov 13, 2012, 2:29:32 PM11/13/12
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On Nov 13, 2:24 pm, TT <as...@dprk.kp> wrote:
> I don't think Hoffa pad is career ending injury at all. The problem is
> that it may take LOOOOOOOOONG time to heal and maybe doesn't heal at all
> without operation...which is the path Rafa is taking.
LOLLLLL!
> I don't think Hoffa pad is career ending injury at all. The problem is
> that it may take LOOOOOOOOONG time to heal and maybe doesn't heal at all
> without operation...which is the path Rafa is taking.
> Not so preoccupied with surprise slam winners. If I had to pick...
> Ferrer/Berdych.
Joe Ramirez
Nov 13, 2012, 2:30:36 PM11/13/12
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thunderbolt I'm hoping for -- more along the lines of Sampras winning
the 1990 USO.
>
Court_1
Nov 13, 2012, 2:31:31 PM11/13/12
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2013? :)
Joe Ramirez
Nov 13, 2012, 2:31:44 PM11/13/12
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On Nov 13, 2:15 pm, Whisper <beaver...@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
anything plausible to hope for.
grif
Nov 13, 2012, 3:00:26 PM11/13/12
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to see how their games match up to each other.
TT
Nov 13, 2012, 3:02:33 PM11/13/12
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13.11.2012 21:29, Court_1 kirjoitti:
> On Nov 13, 2:24 pm, TT <as...@dprk.kp> wrote:
>
>> I don't think Hoffa pad is career ending injury at all. The problem is
>> that it may take LOOOOOOOOONG time to heal and maybe doesn't heal at all
>> without operation...which is the path Rafa is taking.
>
> LOLLLLL!
>
>
What is so damn funny about it?!
> On Nov 13, 2:24 pm, TT <as...@dprk.kp> wrote:
>
>> I don't think Hoffa pad is career ending injury at all. The problem is
>> that it may take LOOOOOOOOONG time to heal and maybe doesn't heal at all
>> without operation...which is the path Rafa is taking.
>
> LOLLLLL!
>
>
I read some discussion board where people who had hoffa syndrome
discussed about it... it's something that didn't go away easily at all,
and came back too. Someone said that he only got it healed after an
operation... after LONG period(s) of other treatment.
You still think that Rafa has some "silent ban" but elects to work in
the gym instead of training tennis? That's just dumb.
TT
Nov 13, 2012, 3:04:38 PM11/13/12
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RzR
Nov 13, 2012, 4:46:06 PM11/13/12
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On 13.11.2012. 15:50, TT wrote:
> rehab + play when fit? Lame...
yup, it sure is
> rehab + play when fit? Lame...
PeteWasLucky
Nov 13, 2012, 5:45:24 PM11/13/12
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2013 will be another successful year for Roger, not sure Rafa is going to play again, yes I hope we a new promising player.
phamqu...@optusnet.com.au
Nov 13, 2012, 5:53:40 PM11/13/12
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TennisGuy
Nov 13, 2012, 6:01:55 PM11/13/12
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On Nov 13, 2:30 pm, Joe Ramirez <josephmrami...@netzero.com> wrote:
> > Not so preoccupied with surprise slam winners. If I had to pick...
> > Ferrer/Berdych.
>
> Those players would be surprises, all right, but not the sort of
> thunderbolt I'm hoping for -- more along the lines of Sampras winning
> the 1990 USO.
Sampras wasn't such a thunderbolt at the time.
> > Not so preoccupied with surprise slam winners. If I had to pick...
> > Ferrer/Berdych.
>
> Those players would be surprises, all right, but not the sort of
> thunderbolt I'm hoping for -- more along the lines of Sampras winning
> the 1990 USO.
He didn't just surface all of a sudden at the USO and win.
Joe Ramirez
Nov 13, 2012, 6:40:30 PM11/13/12
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that's a bold move. Sampras had never even been in the Top 10 before
the 1990 USO. He started the year at No. 61! He lost in the first
round of Wimbledon that year. His two previous career titles were both
minor events. Sampras did have a few good wins under his belt,
principally over Wilander the previous year (though that was before
the world had realized that Wilander was washed up), but they could
have been written off as flukes. At the '90 USO, Sampras beat Lendl,
Mac, and Agassi (the final in straights) -- no flukes there.
soccerfan777
Nov 13, 2012, 7:39:25 PM11/13/12
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2) Sharapova does a calendar slam
3) Serena Williams retires after Sharapova double bagels her at
Wimbledon
4) Lendl comes back and wins Wimbledon ;-)
5) Graf comes back and wins YEC
Highly improbably... but I am allowed by my wishes.
jlia...@gmail.com
Nov 13, 2012, 8:04:55 PM11/13/12
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On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11:39:25 AM UTC+11, soccerfan777 wrote:
> On Nov 13, 9:02 am, MBDunc <micha...@mail.suomi.net> wrote: > My hope list: > > 1) Injury free top players. > 2) Djoko continues his strangehold with a slam or two. > 3) Delpo nails his "injury comeback" and wins a slam. > 4) Surprise slam winner (even someone from Berfych/Tsonga/top20 group). > 5) Please...even one sudden young player rising into top10 (JJ?) > 6) Jack Sock fulfils my very early predidiction about him (well first he has to get into journeymen ranks). > 7) Henri Kontinen....or anyone....(some non-nieminen finnish player is needed...even challenger level....)... > 8) ...may be one more even younger (say 17-18y) player making a sudden rush into top50? > 9) Year-End #1 is decided at YEC/later stages of a season... > > .mikko 1) Federer wins FO defeating Nadal and shuts every troll's mouth 2) Sharapova does a calendar slam 3) Serena Williams retires after Sharapova double bagels her at Wimbledon 4) Lendl comes back and wins Wimbledon ;-) 5) Graf comes back and wins YEC Highly improbably... but I am allowed by my wishes.
Federer winning Wimbledon and then RST best know idiot iceberg declared Wimbledon was a EXO.
> On Nov 13, 9:02 am, MBDunc <micha...@mail.suomi.net> wrote: > My hope list: > > 1) Injury free top players. > 2) Djoko continues his strangehold with a slam or two. > 3) Delpo nails his "injury comeback" and wins a slam. > 4) Surprise slam winner (even someone from Berfych/Tsonga/top20 group). > 5) Please...even one sudden young player rising into top10 (JJ?) > 6) Jack Sock fulfils my very early predidiction about him (well first he has to get into journeymen ranks). > 7) Henri Kontinen....or anyone....(some non-nieminen finnish player is needed...even challenger level....)... > 8) ...may be one more even younger (say 17-18y) player making a sudden rush into top50? > 9) Year-End #1 is decided at YEC/later stages of a season... > > .mikko 1) Federer wins FO defeating Nadal and shuts every troll's mouth 2) Sharapova does a calendar slam 3) Serena Williams retires after Sharapova double bagels her at Wimbledon 4) Lendl comes back and wins Wimbledon ;-) 5) Graf comes back and wins YEC Highly improbably... but I am allowed by my wishes.
Whisper
Nov 13, 2012, 8:47:03 PM11/13/12
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Whisper
Nov 13, 2012, 8:54:19 PM11/13/12
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anyone really paying attention. 4 more & she's passes Navratilova/Evert
- who woulda thought that would happen with her half-arsed approach?
She is getting pretty old though at 31, but doesn't seem to have slowed
down. In fact her serve is getting better & her vast experience should
make her a big factor for a few yrs to come. All depends on her
motivation, which still seems very high.
So my realistic short term wishes are to see Fed & Rafa get to 8 at
Wim/FO, & Serena to crack 19 slams.
Whisper
Nov 13, 2012, 8:58:56 PM11/13/12
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possibly injured, Murray not convincing. Djoker also is close to his
peak form/age so you never know.
Whisper
Nov 13, 2012, 9:04:43 PM11/13/12
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Whisper
Nov 13, 2012, 9:12:13 PM11/13/12
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24 slams between them. Tough when you were 18 yrs old a few days
earlier, having to play 4 guys out of 7 of that caliber.
guyana
Nov 13, 2012, 9:30:19 PM11/13/12
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Ted S.
Nov 13, 2012, 9:42:39 PM11/13/12
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On Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:30:36 -0800 (PST), Joe Ramirez wrote:
> Those players would be surprises, all right, but not the sort of
> thunderbolt I'm hoping for -- more along the lines of Sampras winning
> the 1990 USO.
Tomic? :-)
> Those players would be surprises, all right, but not the sort of
> thunderbolt I'm hoping for -- more along the lines of Sampras winning
> the 1990 USO.
--
Ted Schuerzinger
tedstennis at myrealbox dot com
If you're afraid of the ball, don't sit in the front row. --Anastasia
Rodionova
MBDunc
Nov 14, 2012, 1:02:23 AM11/14/12
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On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 3:58:51 AM UTC+2, Whisper wrote:
> > Grand Slam for Serena? Maybe even Djoker can have a crack at calendar slam? Fed is aging, Rafa possibly injured, Murray not convincing. Djoker also is close to his peak form/age so you never know.
What should Murray do to be convincing? : After all his greatest succee ever happened 2nd half of 2012? Wimb final, Olympic Gold beating Fed and Djoker, USO title beating Djoker in a final?
> > Grand Slam for Serena? Maybe even Djoker can have a crack at calendar slam? Fed is aging, Rafa possibly injured, Murray not convincing. Djoker also is close to his peak form/age so you never know.
OK..he had minor autumn hiccup...but just understandable hangover after finally happened big succee.
.mikko
Whisper
Nov 14, 2012, 1:15:52 AM11/14/12
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On 14/11/2012 5:02 PM, MBDunc wrote:
> On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 3:58:51 AM UTC+2, Whisper wrote:
>>> Grand Slam for Serena? Maybe even Djoker can have a crack at calendar slam? Fed is aging, Rafa possibly injured, Murray not convincing. Djoker also is close to his peak form/age so you never know.
>
> What should Murray do to be convincing? :
Win another slam.
> On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 3:58:51 AM UTC+2, Whisper wrote:
>>> Grand Slam for Serena? Maybe even Djoker can have a crack at calendar slam? Fed is aging, Rafa possibly injured, Murray not convincing. Djoker also is close to his peak form/age so you never know.
>
> What should Murray do to be convincing? :
> After all his greatest succee ever happened 2nd half of 2012? Wimb final, Olympic Gold beating Fed and Djoker, USO title beating Djoker in a final?
>
> OK..he had minor autumn hiccup...but just understandable hangover after finally happened big succee.
>
Gracchus
Nov 14, 2012, 2:18:11 AM11/14/12
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On Nov 14, 8:39 am, soccerfan777 <zepflo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1) Federer wins FO defeating Nadal and shuts every troll's mouth
> 2) Sharapova does a calendar slam
> 3) Serena Williams retires after Sharapova double bagels her at
> Wimbledon
> 4) Lendl comes back and wins Wimbledon ;-)
> 5) Graf comes back and wins YEC
>
> Highly improbably... but I am allowed by my wishes.
Better yet, Graf trounces Serena in a slam final. If you're gonna
> 1) Federer wins FO defeating Nadal and shuts every troll's mouth
> 2) Sharapova does a calendar slam
> 3) Serena Williams retires after Sharapova double bagels her at
> Wimbledon
> 4) Lendl comes back and wins Wimbledon ;-)
> 5) Graf comes back and wins YEC
>
> Highly improbably... but I am allowed by my wishes.
dream, reach for the stars.
Gracchus
Nov 14, 2012, 2:23:29 AM11/14/12
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On Nov 14, 9:54 am, Whisper <beaver...@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
> She is getting pretty old though at 31, but doesn't seem to have slowed
> down. In fact her serve is getting better & her vast experience should
> make her a big factor for a few yrs to come. All depends on her
> motivation, which still seems very high.
>
> So my realistic short term wishes are to see Fed & Rafa get to 8 at
> Wim/FO, & Serena to crack 19 slams.
Her age will never matter as long as she's playing the lineup of
> She is getting pretty old though at 31, but doesn't seem to have slowed
> down. In fact her serve is getting better & her vast experience should
> make her a big factor for a few yrs to come. All depends on her
> motivation, which still seems very high.
>
> So my realistic short term wishes are to see Fed & Rafa get to 8 at
> Wim/FO, & Serena to crack 19 slams.
pushovers and head cases on the women's tour now.
kaennorsing
Nov 14, 2012, 6:38:48 AM11/14/12
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Op dinsdag 13 november 2012 15:45:34 UTC+1 schreef Joe Ramirez het volgende:
Id' like to see implementation of time limits (between points) and a few more fast surfaces. That would make the game more appealing and attack-oriented, less about attrition and more about skills. We'd probably see a return of the serve 'n volley immediately.
phamqu...@optusnet.com.au
Nov 14, 2012, 7:54:18 AM11/14/12
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On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:38:49 PM UTC+11, kaennorsing wrote:
> Id' like to see implementation of time limits (between points) and a few more fast surfaces. That would make the game more appealing and attack-oriented, less about attrition and more about skills. We'd probably see a return of the serve 'n volley immediately.
Faster surfaces would be great but I would not be so keen on the return of s/v. I can still remember the days when Sampras vs Ivanisevic at Wimbledon was the epitome of boredom and three- or four-shot rallies would get wildly applauded. An "epic" five-set match would last less than three hours, and two and a half of those would be spent walking from one side of the court to the other for the next serve. No, what I want to see is more attacking and more net game, not s/v.
> Id' like to see implementation of time limits (between points) and a few more fast surfaces. That would make the game more appealing and attack-oriented, less about attrition and more about skills. We'd probably see a return of the serve 'n volley immediately.
soccerfan777
Nov 14, 2012, 8:20:41 AM11/14/12
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6) Graf divorces Agassi
7) Lendl becomes a mormon temporarily and marries Graf
8) Lendl, his two wives and 5 daughters sign a pact with Satan and
embrace the occult, as they always wanted to ;-)
soccerfan777
Nov 14, 2012, 8:22:47 AM11/14/12
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unfair. They played against each other and in a tougher era. Serena
has no competition. Sharapova is scared of her, Azarenka is her bitch
and no one else can match her in terms of muscle power.
drew
Nov 14, 2012, 9:42:57 AM11/14/12
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On Nov 13, 9:45 am, Joe Ramirez <josephmrami...@netzero.com> wrote:
> 1. An "out of the blue" slam winner. Sure, Murray was a first-timer in
> 2012, but he was very much a known quantity becausr of his previous
> finals and many years near the top of the rankings. Nothing generates
> excitement quite like an unfamiliar face explosively rising to
> stardom. Wouldn't have to be one of the so-called young guns, which
> seems unlikely anyway.
It would be nice to see somebody like Tsonga go on a tear and win a
> 1. An "out of the blue" slam winner. Sure, Murray was a first-timer in
> 2012, but he was very much a known quantity becausr of his previous
> finals and many years near the top of the rankings. Nothing generates
> excitement quite like an unfamiliar face explosively rising to
> stardom. Wouldn't have to be one of the so-called young guns, which
> seems unlikely anyway.
major.
>
> 2. A resolution of the Nadal situation. It would be best for the game
> if he could return and play a reduced but still robust schedule,
> hitting most of the big events. A few more great matches with the rest
> of the Big 4 -- who would object? Barring that, however, a definitive
> retirement would be preferable to an endless stretch of uncertainty
> punctuated by occasional tournaments and long rehab periods.
>
plays the AO and does
fairly well ...quarters would be a good showing under the
circumstances...he's back.
If he doesn't play the AO or plays and has an early loss....that's a
strong signal that
retirement is not far off.
> 3. A last hurrah for Federer.
>
> 4. A new surface. Blue clay was tried and rejected (prematurely, IMO),
> but that doesn't mean thoughtful experimentation with court surfaces
> should cease. Something novel and quick would add much-needed spice.
>
> 5. A fix for Paris. It's not feasible to hold a Masters event the week
> before the WTF. A big tournament in which the only players who care
> are Frenchmen and Ferrer is not viable.
>
Yes, Paris deserves better. Unfortunately, however you cut it,
> 5. A fix for Paris. It's not feasible to hold a Masters event the week
> before the WTF. A big tournament in which the only players who care
> are Frenchmen and Ferrer is not viable.
>
October/November
is the end of the season....the tail won't wag the dog.
> 6. A clear-skied slam. Miserable rain at Roland Garros. Rain at Wimby,
> then the roof. Horrible wind at Flushing. And torrents of sweat in
> Melbourne. :) Good weather for tennis would be a pleasant change.
drew
Nov 14, 2012, 9:44:32 AM11/14/12
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On Nov 13, 9:56 am, Joe Ramirez <josephmrami...@netzero.com> wrote:
A "will he or won't he?" Nadal who rehabbed
> more than he played would be bad. He would be a distraction rather
> than a force.
I can't imagine that HE wants this either.
A "will he or won't he?" Nadal who rehabbed
> more than he played would be bad. He would be a distraction rather
> than a force.
I can't imagine that HE wants this either.
TennisGuy
Nov 14, 2012, 10:02:28 AM11/14/12
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the 90 USO, I said to myself this guy is going to be a true great one,
no question about it. I had never seen a player like that before. He's
got all the shots and more.
It was no surprise to me at all when he won the 90 USO the next year.
kaennorsing
Nov 14, 2012, 11:18:21 AM11/14/12
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Op woensdag 14 november 2012 13:54:18 UTC+1 schreef phamqu...@optusnet.com.au het volgende:
> On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:38:49 PM UTC+11, kaennorsing wrote:
>
>
>
> > Id' like to see implementation of time limits (between points) and a few more fast surfaces. That would make the game more appealing and attack-oriented, less about attrition and more about skills. We'd probably see a return of the serve 'n volley immediately.
>
>
>
> Faster surfaces would be great but I would not be so keen on the return of s/v. I can still remember the days when Sampras vs Ivanisevic at Wimbledon was the epitome of boredom and three- or four-shot rallies would get wildly applauded. An "epic" five-set match would last less than three hours, and two and a half of those would be spent walking from one side of the court to the other for the next serve. No, what I want to see is more attacking and more net game, not s/v.
A 100% increase in serve 'n volley would be desirable though. If we get that we'd see a serve volley point about 20% of the time perhaps... That'd be a great improvement imo and not something leading to any extreme.
>
>
>
> > Id' like to see implementation of time limits (between points) and a few more fast surfaces. That would make the game more appealing and attack-oriented, less about attrition and more about skills. We'd probably see a return of the serve 'n volley immediately.
>
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> Faster surfaces would be great but I would not be so keen on the return of s/v. I can still remember the days when Sampras vs Ivanisevic at Wimbledon was the epitome of boredom and three- or four-shot rallies would get wildly applauded. An "epic" five-set match would last less than three hours, and two and a half of those would be spent walking from one side of the court to the other for the next serve. No, what I want to see is more attacking and more net game, not s/v.
heyg...@gmail.com
Nov 14, 2012, 11:21:30 AM11/14/12
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Patrick Kehoe
Nov 14, 2012, 11:23:49 AM11/14/12
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Well... it was a shock to Tony Trabert, Pat Summerall and Mary Carillo
at the time broadcasting the US Open... though Agassi was ABOUT ALL
THEY COULD TALK ABOUT, Trabert was fascinated by Pete... though it
seemed general consensus was Agassi was going to win the event by the
time the final was determined...
P
Carey
Nov 14, 2012, 11:46:27 AM11/14/12
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Sakari Lund
Nov 14, 2012, 11:50:14 AM11/14/12
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On Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:31:44 -0800 (PST), Joe Ramirez
<josephm...@netzero.com> wrote:
>On Nov 13, 2:15�pm, Whisper <beaver...@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
>> On 14/11/2012 1:45 AM, Joe Ramirez wrote:
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>> I'd like to see Fed win an 8th Wimbledon & Rafa an 8th FO. �No man has
>> ever won the same slam 8 times, so would be a huge milestone not likely
>> to be broken.
>>
>> Also Henin to come out of retirement, win Wimbledon & retire again on
>> the spot.
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>I didn't add any WTA items because I honestly couldn't think of
>anything plausible to hope for.
Yes, I don't know what to really hope for. A slam for Kerber would be
<josephm...@netzero.com> wrote:
>On Nov 13, 2:15�pm, Whisper <beaver...@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
>> On 14/11/2012 1:45 AM, Joe Ramirez wrote:
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>> I'd like to see Fed win an 8th Wimbledon & Rafa an 8th FO. �No man has
>> ever won the same slam 8 times, so would be a huge milestone not likely
>> to be broken.
>>
>> Also Henin to come out of retirement, win Wimbledon & retire again on
>> the spot.
>
>I didn't add any WTA items because I honestly couldn't think of
>anything plausible to hope for.
nice. Some great result still for Daniela.
For the men, I just hope for more great matches between top 3 or 4,
and at the same time that someone could really start to challenge
them.
Sakari Lund
Nov 14, 2012, 11:58:26 AM11/14/12
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On Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:02:01 -0800 (PST), MBDunc
<mich...@mail.suomi.net> wrote:
>7) Henri Kontinen....or anyone....(some non-nieminen finnish player is needed...even challenger level....)...
This today from Janne Eerik�inen.
<mich...@mail.suomi.net> wrote:
>7) Henri Kontinen....or anyone....(some non-nieminen finnish player is needed...even challenger level....)...
http://www.urheilulehti.fi/lisaa-lajeja/nieminen-kohtaa-suomalaispelaajan-koko-suomalainen-tennis-tarvitsee-nostetta
It seems that the praise for Kontinen goes higher and higher, as it is
longer and longer since anyone has seen him play. A couple of things
translated from the article: "Kontinen is one of the most potential
ball strikers in the world, and he can hurt almost anyone with his
shots". "You have to remember Kontinen was in the previous years
better than Raonic or Janowicz".
I do think he was really good and different and good to watch when he
didn't have injuries few years ago. But I am giving up hope that his
body is made for pro tennis. Every time he is recovering from some
injury, there is news about something else, and again 3 months off or
6 months off.
The other young Finnish guys just are not good enough.
DavidW
Nov 14, 2012, 10:37:51 PM11/14/12
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Joe Ramirez wrote:
> 1. An "out of the blue" slam winner.
*sigh* Graf 1986 USO. So close, and how great that would have been. She never
> 1. An "out of the blue" slam winner.
got another chance.
Whisper
Nov 15, 2012, 5:46:28 AM11/15/12
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winner but caught top of net & fell back on her side. Woulda cleaned up
Sukova in final for sure.
One odd stat for me in Graf v Navratilova rivalry is their USO h2h.
They played 5 times & Graf only won once, & even there after being down
3-6 2-4 in '89 final. MN beat Graf in '85, '86, '87 & '91 USOs. Easily
could have been 5-0 clean sweep to the old dame.
DavidW
Nov 15, 2012, 5:31:25 PM11/15/12
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Graf. Graf might have been a bit lucky that Martina was going through a stage of
being a bit Graf-obsessed in '88-'89 (according to the commentators). She was
consumed by beating Graf so probably tried too hard and became shaky when in a
winning position.
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