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  1. Raul_SJ

    Forehand MPH Question. Physics Experts Only!

    What value for the launch angle?
  2. Raul_SJ

    Novak Fans - another AO, a third RG, or a fourth USO?

    If Rafa is not recovered, Djoker will be the favourite at AO, RG and Wimbledon.
  3. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    She can command the highest appearance fee for IW. Maybe soon approaching what Fed receives to show up in Doha and lose in Round 1. :unsure:
  4. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    Would not be surprised if she skips Indian Wells. She had to play 10 matches in NYC. She might decide it's a good time for a break. Or play tournaments closer to home.
  5. Raul_SJ

    King Richard: movie about Richard Williams coming out soon

    Don't need an actor. Don't need Hollywood fairy tales. Watch the real Richard and form your own opinion.
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    Emma Raducanu News

    She had that Wimbledon run. It was really hyped over there in London. But even with all that hype dont think anyone in the UK expected her to go deep in NYC. Although it was a bit disrespectful that NYC forced her to qualify after Wimbly run. But maybe that slight only toughened her resolve...
  7. Raul_SJ

    King Richard: movie about Richard Williams coming out soon

    "King" Richard. He is just a man. A great coach. Nobody should be calling a coach a King. Even Elvis was called The King. Not King Elvis.
  8. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    UK is where she resides. She holds Canadian citizenship by birth. She has not yet represented the UK in a competition. Japan does not allow dual citizenship and Osaka had to renounce U.S. citizenship to play for Japan in Olympics. Not clear what the UK law is.
  9. Raul_SJ

    Novak Fans - another AO, a third RG, or a fourth USO?

    4th USO, but only over Med, to avenge the loss. Otherwise RG.
  10. Raul_SJ

    Thumb Position On Eastern Backhand Grip.

    I try to hold it like the second pic but often find myself reverting something closer the first pic. Think I have better feel and it feels just as comfortable as second pic. Tend to agree that thumb down produces more topspin. Not sure why... Suspect many students use the first pic and find it...
  11. Raul_SJ

    Djokovic breathing problems?

    It happened in the summer of 2010. Dr. Cetojevic persuaded the tennis star to give up gluten by administering a simple test: Dr Cetojevic told Djokovic to stretch out his right arm while placing his left hand on his stomach. The doctor then pushed down on Djokovic’s right arm and told him to...
  12. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    That's fine. Konta has had years to post results. Let Emma now carry the torch. Konta still has opportunity. Just win a major like Emma did.
  13. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    Clear thinking and excellent leadership in 2020.
  14. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    UK is not going to restrict anyone from travelling to America. America is much better off than UK.
  15. Raul_SJ

    Forehand MPH Question. Physics Experts Only!

    More info for you: It was a cement hard court. Hand feed, so assume close to zero initial rotation and incoming velocity. You have the net clearance of three feet over the center of the net and bounce location at center of opposite baseline. So only a certain mph plus/minus 5 mph should...
  16. Raul_SJ

    Has Agassi ever been overpowered from the baseline?

    Rafa has the highest net clearance in history. And the best defensive court coverage. There is no way Agassi hangs with Rafa in a long rally. Rafa is just too consistent. Agass also liked to crowd the baseline. Tough to do that against Rafa. Agassi should have played back.
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    Forehand MPH Question. Physics Experts Only!

    Forehand hit from the baseline cleared the net by three feet and bounced on the opposite baseline and was then buried into the back fence 5.0 feet high. Had to yank it out of the fence. About a quarter of the ball was in the fence. Any way to estimate the forehand mph? :unsure:
  18. Raul_SJ

    Would djokovic playing at his top level have beaten medvedev in the usopen?

    Med said he was cramping and could not walk when serving for the match at 5-4. That is how close Djoker came to winning this match. One break and it would have been the biggest collapse ever... Meanwhile Med needs to work on his fitness and pathetic endurance. Cramping after 3 easy sets?
  19. Raul_SJ

    Thumb Position On Eastern Backhand Grip.

    For reasons of stability, Kevin does not want the thumb as in pic #1. Wants thumb as in pic #2. My thumb is closer to pic #1. How much leeway is there on this thumb positioning?
  20. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    After she won the Semi, there was a two day break before the Finals. Parents should have been flown in immediately on a special flight. Our Donald would have done this as he always had excellent relations with PM Boris and Her Majesty.
  21. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    When did she compete for Britain? Did she play in the Olympics?
  22. Raul_SJ

    The AO organizers should really speed up the courts

    Australia is very strict. If Australia does not change its alarmist attitude, and start treating visitors as guests and not criminals, there will be a boycott. If Cincinnati can be moved to NYC, Melbourne can be moved to Dubai. Australian Open star Paula Badosa has taken a fresh swipe at the...
  23. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    What a brain-dead policy. Fail!
  24. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    Emma's parents were restricted from attending the U.S. Open? By whom? What covid restrictions? What is going on here. This is outrageous. :unsure: Raducanu reunited with her parents on Sunday for the first time since her Cinderella-like run in New York. Raducanu received a police escort and...
  25. Raul_SJ

    Tips for my OHBH?

    Is this similar to the Budge grip? Kevin says not to do this. He wants the thumb under the grip. Think I find myself shifting to this Budge grip. Get better feel.
  26. Raul_SJ

    Emma Is The Most Marketable Player In History.

    If the UK system is like India, what America calls eleventh and twelfth grade is called Pre University 1 and Pre University 2. After tenth grade, the students there decide if they want to enroll in a university path curriculum. That is what we should do here to cull the dunderheads. But...
  27. Raul_SJ

    Emma Raducanu News

    Correct. Possibly a dual citizen but she is Canadian by birth and will forever be a Canadian till she renounces her Canadian citizenship. Which she will never do to her beloved Canada. Do not be fooled by these false media reports of "British woman wins U.S. Open". England is desperate to...
  28. Raul_SJ

    Emma Is The Most Marketable Player In History.

    Think she has yet to graduate high school in London (equivalent of 12th grade in U.S.). Has she studied Calculus yet?
  29. Raul_SJ

    Was the 2021 FO the greatest slam comeback in history?

    Med said he was cramping and could not walk when serving for the U.S. Open trophy at 5-4. Said he tried to hide it as he did not want Djoker to see him limping. If Djoker breaks there, does he win this match? :unsure:
  30. Raul_SJ

    Emma Is The Most Marketable Player In History.

    Wow. Emma will soon surpass Osaka in number of IG subscribers.
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