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thejackal

Hall of Fame
congrats! stumbled upon some footage of colin's match in the final. you must be so proud. best of luck to you guys whichever route you take (pro or college)!
 

GRANITECHIEF

Hall of Fame

mikeler

Moderator
Wow, congrats man. I'm taking names out per TTW policies:

GRANITECHIEF became the first unseeded player in the 71-year-history of the Nationals in Kalamazoo to win a singles title when he defeated No. 14 Seed, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4, in the best of five boys 18s championship match Sunday. With the win, he earns a wild card into the main draw of the U.S. Open. His opponent struggled with his serve, holding just four times in the match. He gave up tennis during the winter and said if someone had asked him in February if he would be happy with a second-place finish in Kalamazoo, he would have said yes. “Now that you’re here, you always want more,” he said. “It’s a good tournament, I had some good wins but it’s kinda like second place is bittersweet. You have good wins, but you’re basically the first loser. That’s kinda how I think I’ll look back on it.” GRANITECHIEF said he doesn’t care who he plays in his first round at the U.S. Open, “I’m just happy to be there,” he said. “I’m happy, I’m happy. I accomplished a goal, so it’s good. I did what coach told me to do, and I executed beautifully.”
 

KineticChain

Hall of Fame
wow, awesome man. if I was in your position, I would want to get my buttocks handed to me by one of the big 4 rather than a qualifier. Unless you're The Chosen One.. then go out there and beat up on everyone and get a trophy and a couple mill (post pics of trophy here if you do). Either way, good luck to ya.
 

r2473

G.O.A.T.
^^ I hope you both have the time of your lives (and kick Kohli's butt).

Be sure to post some pics, etc about your experience. Hopefully I can catch a stream of the match.

Good luck!!!!!
 

raging

Professional
Congrats to Granite Chief & son!

Good thread & well deserved.
Really enjoyed K'ZOO thread & watched some great matches.
It was a pity that the thread was closed but it had a happy ending!
Congrats to GC & son obviously.

Pretty tough match at USO first up but you are right...there should be some good rallies!
Kohli won't serve him off the court & plays with a lot of rhythm & patterns:
so no big surprises.
Great experience for your boy & the whole family.
 

thejackal

Hall of Fame
That will be a great experience. There will def be some good rallies.

Low to the forehand and high to the backhand. But no matter what every point will be a fight - kohli is such a well rounded player. Could be an Almagro vs steve johnson type of match from AO this yr
 

Avles

Hall of Fame
So cool, hope it goes really well!

If you have time maybe you could fit in a set or two vs. Kimiko Date-Krumm? For the sake of TT knowledge...
 

raging

Professional
Low to the forehand and high to the backhand. But no matter what every point will be a fight - kohli is such a well rounded player. Could be an Almagro vs steve johnson type of match from AO this yr

It's funny because I would have played Kohli exactly the other way round: high to forehand, low to backhand.:)

But fortunately I don't have to:)

Not convinced patterns work against the Bavarian he is very systematic & loves anything predictable but I don't think you should change your own game style too much.

Good thing it's on hard & he can't slide into everything.

Hope it's a beauty!
 

akamc

New User
Congratulations, have fun in NY, and I second the idea for a paternal set with the evergreen Kimiko or even better, Serena!
 

GRANITECHIEF

Hall of Fame
Thanks TT'ers!!

I'll see what i can do about hitting with one of the WTA players. I think I'd match up well with Julia Georges, Maria Kirilenko, or Genie Bourchard.

The boy, who is basically a TT'er by association with me, has a tough challenge in front of him in playing Kohly. So lets band together and root for him with everything we've got! Also wish us luck in the US Open Jr's.

Remember also that this is just the beginning and I have a sneaking suspicion that we could be in a similar situation next year, except with a much higher ATP ranking. And its hard to fathom how much more physically and mentally mature the player is going to be in the next 5-7 years. Good things to come.

Thanks again and I'll make sure he knows that TT'ers from all over are watching and supporting. :)
 

thejackal

Hall of Fame
Thanks TT'ers!!

I'll see what i can do about hitting with one of the WTA players. I think I'd match up well with Julia Georges, Maria Kirilenko, or Genie Bourchard.

The boy, who is basically a TT'er by association with me, has a tough challenge in front of him in playing Kohly. So lets band together and root for him with everything we've got! Also wish us luck in the US Open Jr's.

Remember also that this is just the beginning and I have a sneaking suspicion that we could be in a similar situation next year, except with a much higher ATP ranking. And its hard to fathom how much more physically and mentally mature the player is going to be in the next 5-7 years. Good things to come.

Thanks again and I'll make sure he knows that TT'ers from all over are watching and supporting. :)

Haha....good luck against the girls.

Lets go for a hit on court 17 this time next year. I ll start working on my return of serve
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Haha....good luck against the girls.

Lets go for a hit on court 17 this time next year. I ll start working on my return of serve

I suggest a pickup dubs match with Collin and Filip partnering the two of you. Maybe they'll both be in MD in '14. It's a shame the defending boy's champ doesn't get at least a qualie WC.
 

GRANITECHIEF

Hall of Fame
I suggest a pickup dubs match with Collin and Filip partnering the two of you. Maybe they'll both be in MD in '14. It's a shame the defending boy's champ doesn't get at least a qualie WC.

I'm game. Keep in mind that the boy can play Kzoo next year too. He'll improve drastically in a year of grinding the pro circuit and a lot of the top boys in the tourney will be dropping out, so he's got a chance.

thejackal, good idea, you work on ROS and I'll work on getting younger.
 

dParis

Hall of Fame
Thanks TT'ers!!

I'll see what i can do about hitting with one of the WTA players. I think I'd match up well with Julia Georges, Maria Kirilenko, or Genie Bourchard.

The boy, who is basically a TT'er by association with me, has a tough challenge in front of him in playing Kohly. So lets band together and root for him with everything we've got! Also wish us luck in the US Open Jr's.

Remember also that this is just the beginning and I have a sneaking suspicion that we could be in a similar situation next year, except with a much higher ATP ranking. And its hard to fathom how much more physically and mentally mature the player is going to be in the next 5-7 years. Good things to come.

Thanks again and I'll make sure he knows that TT'ers from all over are watching and supporting. :)
Wait, GRANITCHIEF isn't playing in the US Open, just someone associated with GRANITECHIEF? Here I thought... Oh well, still pulling for him!! Good luck! Hope he gets to Nadal and beats the tar out of him before falling to Roger in a 5th set tb. :)
 

GS

Professional
When does Collin play Kohlschreiber, today or tomorrow? Since usopen.org does live-streaming on three outer courts like #11, 13 and 17, maybe they'll show this match.
 

GS

Professional
It's tomorrow morning, Tuesday, at 11 am EST.
It's on court #11, where usopen.org had cameras on today. So they're probably do the same tomorrow.
 

edberg505

Legend
@thejackal, thanks very much, yes incredibly proud and still on a cloud. Its almost surreal. US Open here we come.

Not sure whether i'd prefer a beat up qualifier or big 4 nite match. Either way, it will be an incredible experience.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a...0_10151869891678420_5734867_n_zps7a9b56b6.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a...10151869060168420_939780435_n_zpsd7ae6a4e.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a...10151869891618420_197279666_n_zps530b7a5f.jpg

Great pictures. Dang it, I should have played him when I was in Ventura. Probably would have been the only time I could have gotten a win off of him. Hehe.
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
No shame in today's results...keep the collective "chins" up as there's a lot more tennis to play in the future!
 

NickC

Professional
That seemed a tough match but he is still only 17 and apparently (according to the commentators) has some serious growing to do (physically). Things can only get better! Good job, Colin!
 

Sumo

Semi-Pro
That was fun to watch, and an impressive comeback.

And that forehand passing shot to get to his first match point was ridiculous!
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Tough QF out for CA but no shame in his effort @Flushing. Keep the faith and grind through the next months and years, Team Altamirano!

Hope the leg issue is nothing long-term?
 

GRANITECHIEF

Hall of Fame
Thanks stringertom! The leg slowed him down in the quarterfinal match (which I think he would've won if fit) but its nothing that a little rest and rehab won't take care of.

Awesome first trip to NY and the Open. Amazing foundational experience that can be summed up in a few words: respectable (playing a 1 break set with a top 20 guy who beat Isner and took a set from Nadal), belonging, upside.

I have a funny feeling we'll be back at the US Open sometime in the near future. And thanks to all the TT'ers for the well wishes and support! Cheers!
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Thanks stringertom! The leg slowed him down in the quarterfinal match (which I think he would've won if fit) but its nothing that a little rest and rehab won't take care of.

Awesome first trip to NY and the Open. Amazing foundational experience that can be summed up in a few words: respectable (playing a 1 break set with a top 20 guy who beat Isner and took a set from Nadal), belonging, upside.

I have a funny feeling we'll be back at the US Open sometime in the near future. And thanks to all the TT'ers for the well wishes and support! Cheers!

LMK if I can help you with any free advice on racquet work with an email...with Paes' victory in dubs I now have 54 slam notches on my gunslinging racquet-tech belt so there's a lot of knowledge I'm willing to share!
 

mikeler

Moderator
Thanks stringertom! The leg slowed him down in the quarterfinal match (which I think he would've won if fit) but its nothing that a little rest and rehab won't take care of.

Awesome first trip to NY and the Open. Amazing foundational experience that can be summed up in a few words: respectable (playing a 1 break set with a top 20 guy who beat Isner and took a set from Nadal), belonging, upside.

I have a funny feeling we'll be back at the US Open sometime in the near future. And thanks to all the TT'ers for the well wishes and support! Cheers!

This was very impressive indeed.
 

EP1998

Semi-Pro
It was really fun to catch some of his match in the juniors on TV. I looked him up on ITF and I like the scheduling with the mix of juniors and circuit and some of the circuit in Spain and France. That's really smart. It will be fun to watch his career develop!
 

Centryx

Semi-Pro
granitechef can we asked what was paid for by the USTA and what you had to pay for yourself for the trip?

thanks in advance and GJ CA! saw you play the Crow Canyon Open this year! good luck in the future!
 

r2473

G.O.A.T.
LMK if I can help you with any free advice on racquet work with an email...with Paes' victory in dubs I now have 54 slam notches on my gunslinging racquet-tech belt so there's a lot of knowledge I'm willing to share!

I'll trade you bacon tips for racquet tips.
 

stringertom

Bionic Poster
Rain delay for the top half??? The bottom half is set with Wimby champ Rubin facing Tiafoe's dubs partner Mmoh.
 
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