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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-06-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 52
DivII, DivIII and JC players required to start at 4.5 rating
Views: 3,511
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
arche3, I agree with OrangePower. When you...

arche3, I agree with OrangePower. When you self-rate 4.5, file a self-rating appeal if you believe you should be 4.0. If you are denied, and you didn't keep your fitness level up, playing a season...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 02-06-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 52
DivII, DivIII and JC players required to start at 4.5 rating
Views: 3,511
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
There are many teams that have 5 year plans, in...

There are many teams that have 5 year plans, in which they artificially keep their ratings low. Eventually people will figure out that's against the true spirit of competition. But not before a new...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 01-14-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 61
Tennis Channel Is Making Me Miserable
Views: 3,237
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
Unfortunately, broadcasting even small...

Unfortunately, broadcasting even small tournaments costs a fortune because they have to bring in the celebs (and production team) to help with the "show."

Personally, I enjoy watching the tennis,...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-23-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 43
How would Chris Evert fare in this era
Views: 1,888
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
You have to remember that because of the Evert -...

You have to remember that because of the Evert - Navratilova rivalry, women's tennis became what it is today.

If Evert trained from the start like many of the juniors do today, she would be even...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-22-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 42
Serena named AP Female Athete of the Year
Views: 1,572
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
Wow. I can't believe they voted a horse that...

Wow. I can't believe they voted a horse that high.

Goes to show you how much the AP thinks about female athletes.

@Serendipitous: I think that's why Vandre posted.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-17-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
USTA new member promo ?
Views: 14,137
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
They have a renewal promo, but I haven't seen a...

They have a renewal promo, but I haven't seen a $30 special for new members recently.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-15-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 176
I'm about to play mixed doubles for the first time
Views: 6,686
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
If you make a legitimate attempt to win a point...

If you make a legitimate attempt to win a point (you're trying to hit the ball into the court), then pegging an opponent is fine.

If you're trying to harm an opponent (your ball hits the back fence...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 12-15-2009, 04:02 PM
Replies: 76
What Tools Do You Need At Each Level?
Views: 3,929
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
For Federer, it's a choice of getting killed by...

For Federer, it's a choice of getting killed by his forehand, or being beaten by his backhand.

Anyway, back to the original topic. A lot of good posts in here. It's not just one shot or...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-15-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 35
Greatest upper body strength
Views: 2,246
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
Davydenko. I was impressed when he exchanged...

Davydenko. I was impressed when he exchanged shirts with Djokovic.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-15-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 229
Serena - I guess I finally reached my breaking point
Views: 9,804
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
This thread has really gone off topic. Which is...

This thread has really gone off topic.

Which is what some trolls really want.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-15-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 60
How do low level pros make a living??
Views: 4,178
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
Have you actually seen how much Rafa eats? I've...

Have you actually seen how much Rafa eats?

I've had 3 pro WTA players from Japan stay at my house. They were friends of a friend of a friend of a friend of a ...

Other than that, when a local pro...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-15-2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 61
Tennis Channel Is Making Me Miserable
Views: 3,237
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
Tennis Channel had already prevented ads from...

Tennis Channel had already prevented ads from being skipped by DVR during the recording phase by not putting in a "blank" between commercial and scheduled program.

I personally watched some of the...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-15-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 229
Serena - I guess I finally reached my breaking point
Views: 9,804
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
The Williams clan were completely at fault. It...

The Williams clan were completely at fault.

It took me a few years before I would pay for another tournament that the Williams were competing in.

At least the last couple of years, whenever there...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-14-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 229
Serena - I guess I finally reached my breaking point
Views: 9,804
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
So as a fan of tennis, I spend a lot of money...

So as a fan of tennis, I spend a lot of money buying decent seats to watch live matches. I forget how much I've spent.

I go to Indian Wells. Pay for a hotel since I don't want to drive back to...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 12-14-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 61
Tennis Channel Is Making Me Miserable
Views: 3,237
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
I enjoy watching the old tennis matches. The old...

I enjoy watching the old tennis matches. The old matches really show how tennis has progressed. Also, old matches show how players can play without getting injured as you age.

But what I really...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-21-2009, 03:07 AM
Replies: 53
Gimmelstob to Leif: If anybody's going to lose their job, it's going to be you
Views: 2,751
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
JG is a complete idiot. Listening to him on TC...

JG is a complete idiot. Listening to him on TC made me actually turn off TC during the US Open whenever he was commenting.

I enjoy watching doubles on TV, but during a Paes / Dlouhy match, he...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-14-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 250
Serena Apoligies To Linesperson
Views: 7,546
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
The last time I checked, tennis is supposed to be...

The last time I checked, tennis is supposed to be a "civilized" sport compared to football.

Nothing can really excuse the language she used. And did you see her appearance on MTV, making fun of...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-14-2009, 01:12 AM
Replies: 114
L.A Times: Serena Should Be Punished
Views: 6,274
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
No, the women's doubles final will unfortunately...

No, the women's doubles final will unfortunately include Serena Williams.

http://www.tennischannel.com/news/NewsDetails.aspx?newsid=6098
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-14-2009, 01:11 AM
Replies: 114
L.A Times: Serena Should Be Punished
Views: 6,274
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
I wish there was a way to express our displeasure...

I wish there was a way to express our displeasure of the article to Tom Perotta.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-14-2009, 01:08 AM
Replies: 41
Serena fined $10K
Views: 1,327
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
Everyone is far too lenient. Not only should...

Everyone is far too lenient.

Not only should she have been suspended from participating in the US Open women's doubles final match, but Serena should be suspended from WTA for 1 year. I was...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-13-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 297
Poll: Was it a foot fault?
Views: 12,649
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
I totally agree. The call was legitimate but was...

I totally agree. The call was legitimate but was not timely.[/QUOTE]



Definitely agree with 10sguy.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-13-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 297
Poll: Was it a foot fault?
Views: 12,649
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
I love how one of the woman in the audience...

I love how one of the woman in the audience yelled out, "yes you did!" as soon as Serena said that. It was picked up by one of the microphones near the baseline.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-13-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 46
Linesperson made close calls in Cincinnati too
Views: 2,074
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
Don't agree at all - tennis' problem is that...

Don't agree at all - tennis' problem is that chair umpires and referees refuse to enforce rules, stay in the background, and avoid getting players angry.
Case in point: in last night's match, the...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-13-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 94
OMG! On Match Point!
Views: 7,151
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
At least here on TW the posters are a lot more...

At least here on TW the posters are a lot more educated and civilized. You should check out ESPN's website.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-12-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Had enough of Serena
Views: 751
Posted By Raiden.Kaminari
She didn't apologize for her behavior, and that's...

She didn't apologize for her behavior, and that's what mattered more to me.
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