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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion Yesterday, 07:50 AM
Replies: 133
What records will last for a long time?
Views: 11,643
Posted By martini1
If somebody can do an undefeated season, winning...

If somebody can do an undefeated season, winning a calendar GS + a Olympic gold medal in singles, I'm sure this record will last decades. It is only possible to be broken every 4 yrs.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion Yesterday, 07:43 AM
Replies: 26
Federer's new Wilson Ad! Hilarious!
Views: 2,006
Posted By martini1
He is using the Steam!

He is using the Steam!
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion Yesterday, 12:01 AM
Replies: 69
Federer would have struggled against serve and volleyers of the 90s
Views: 6,779
Posted By martini1
Another impossible thread. Had Fed born 10 yrs...

Another impossible thread. Had Fed born 10 yrs earlier he would be playing nothing but s&v as well. Given his skill levels unchanged and talent unchanged, he can learn a different style of play to be...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-13-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 22
To you, What are the challenges you see in singles?
Views: 1,054
Posted By martini1
Footwork is my biggest roadblock. As a rec player...

Footwork is my biggest roadblock. As a rec player who didn't learn tennis as a kid, I am slow on reading balls and tend to react to it rather than anticipate it. When my ball sense and footwork is...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-13-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 16
How to hit banana shot?
Views: 861
Posted By martini1
I know in soccer/football, you kicck the ball on...

I know in soccer/football, you kicck the ball on the outside, your foot is at an angle, but your kick (path) is straight. The ball needs to have enough side spin to make it curve in. You do not kick...
Forum: Pros' Racquets and Gear 06-11-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
How Do Sponsorships Work For Pros?
Views: 1,103
Posted By martini1
The stars are very careful on this matter. Even...

The stars are very careful on this matter. Even if the contract does not point out every single fine points, the manager of star would be very sensitive on this issue and watch out for stuff like...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-11-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 81
If Fed faced Borg....
Views: 9,252
Posted By martini1
You should know my statement was directed to the...

You should know my statement was directed to the *******s. (If you get serious , you lose) :)
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-10-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 81
If Fed faced Borg....
Views: 9,252
Posted By martini1
Shouldn't prime fed supposed to be able to beat...

Shouldn't prime fed supposed to be able to beat anybody on any surface any time?
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-10-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 75
Poll: Does Nadal have the best forehand of all time?
Views: 6,327
Posted By martini1
I won't say it is the best because it is a clay...

I won't say it is the best because it is a clay court fh with some success on hc. Rafa won those hc title because of many other factors like his defensive skills, etc. Had he been right handed, his...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-10-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 78
Poll: From a scale of 1-10, how entertaining was the French Open?
Views: 2,336
Posted By martini1
If the Djoker Rafa match is the final, then this...

If the Djoker Rafa match is the final, then this RG would be at least a 9 for me.

The straight set final and the women's final are both anti climatic.

For me, the final needs to be 5 setter and...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-10-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 174
Nadal is now only 5 slams behind Fed
Views: 5,518
Posted By martini1
That argument is valid because the 500 events got...

That argument is valid because the 500 events got a less concentration of top players playing in a single event. *IF* all top 30 players are playing in the 2 diff 500 event, then it would be harder...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-09-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 108
Did Nadal Surpass Pete on the GOAT list?
Views: 3,704
Posted By martini1
People forget to mention anybody with a PS85...

People forget to mention anybody with a PS85 cannot out rally Rafa no matter how good.
Forum: Odds & Ends 06-09-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
"KELL-tic" or "SELL-tic": howday sayit?
Views: 660
Posted By martini1
So far pretty much all the video from youtube say...

So far pretty much all the video from youtube say "Keltic" when they refer to the Celtic languages.

The best way perhaps is to ask a native celtic language speaker to pronounce the word.
Forum: Odds & Ends 06-09-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
"KELL-tic" or "SELL-tic": howday sayit?
Views: 660
Posted By martini1
I believe Sell-tic is an american localized...

I believe Sell-tic is an american localized pronunciation.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-09-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Rafa Made Un8elievable Hi8tory! Congr8z!
Views: 602
Posted By martini1
Winning 10 of the same major would be a very very...

Winning 10 of the same major would be a very very impressive record, and very difficult to beat.
One has to be in top of his game pretty much from the very start his career and not allowed to drop...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-09-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Will Federer admit he is not the player he was 4 yrs ago?
Views: 1,428
Posted By martini1
There are always some rank 100+ players going up...

There are always some rank 100+ players going up and down the ladder in the past 4 yrs. Some could end up in the same spot they were at 4 yrs ago.

Anyway Fed lost to Tsonga, but Tsonga got easily...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-08-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 37
Any Nadal fans Rooting for Ferrer?
Views: 734
Posted By martini1
Even Ferrer is rooting for Rafa. We will see the...

Even Ferrer is rooting for Rafa. We will see the happiest runner up in GS history.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-08-2013, 03:25 AM
Replies: 174
Nadal is now only 5 slams behind Fed
Views: 5,518
Posted By martini1
5 majors is a lot even if You can only win one...

5 majors is a lot even if You can only win one major per year, that's 5 long years for an athlete who is 25-26.

Federer once said his goal is 20 majors (when he got 16 IIRC). So far he only got 1...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-06-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 261
Poll: 2013 Roland Garros WTA Final: [2] Maria Sharapova vs. [1] Serena Williams
Views: 6,432
Posted By martini1
Is there really a way for Maria to win? She will...

Is there really a way for Maria to win? She will have to serve out of her mind. Go to tie break, and hope Serena makes a mistake. But then she would have to do that for 2 sets. Luck needs to be on...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-06-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4,500
Poll: Djokovic [1] v. Nadal [3] - SEMI FINAL RG 2013: THE SHOWDOWN.
Views: 109,427
Posted By martini1
I am picking Nadal in 5 but if it does turn out...

I am picking Nadal in 5 but if it does turn out to be a 5 setter I am fine with either one winning. It's about time we need a nail biter this RG.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-05-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 41
is tennis one of the most ocd/analretentive sport there is?
Views: 2,458
Posted By martini1
U made some good pts. For Agassi, I think many...

U made some good pts. For Agassi, I think many people underestimated his athleticism. Good reflex and good movement all match long is a good mix of skills and athleticism. He is quick to get into...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-05-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 33
Will Federer admit he is not the player he was 4 yrs ago?
Views: 1,428
Posted By martini1
Djoker is better now than 4 yrs ago. Murray is...

Djoker is better now than 4 yrs ago. Murray is also a better now. Now means the past 6-12 months.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-05-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 33
Will Federer admit he is not the player he was 4 yrs ago?
Views: 1,428
Posted By martini1
It's more obvious because his game rely on heavy...

It's more obvious because his game rely on heavy defense. As he got a bit older and after injury breaks he is not moving as quick as the 05-08 Rafa. '10 Rafa was good, and this RG is a good test to...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-04-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 23
Accurate aim – can we borrow a trick from golf and apply it to tennis?
Views: 1,022
Posted By martini1
There are many youtube vids talking about the 3...

There are many youtube vids talking about the 3 balls swing path. What that means is you need to swing thru at least 3 tennis ball's length as if they are lined up one after another. That gives you...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 06-04-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Tennis etiquette and frustration on a doubles partner
Views: 932
Posted By martini1
That's what I usually think of during classes....

That's what I usually think of during classes. May be I just expected that to guy to be able to play and when he totally suck, I just felt he is phony with an attitude. I don't know. But I will never...
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