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Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 03-17-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 106
Pete Sampras a bad tipper,Andre ruined the show!
Views: 15,868
Posted By raspell38120
I know someone that for the past 6 years worked...

I know someone that for the past 6 years worked at one of Pete's favorite restaurants. He always talked about what an incredible guy Pete and his wife were and that he was a GREAT tipper. Also,...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-21-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 65
Players tanking matches!!
Views: 2,827
Posted By raspell38120
I watched Agassi tank a 1st round match to his...

I watched Agassi tank a 1st round match to his buddy Luke Jenson, hard to tank to him. he served every first serve in a box 6 inches below the top of the net. He had lost to Pete in San Jose the...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-20-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 240
Curious about Sampras legacy
Views: 8,906
Posted By raspell38120
No question this was his main strength.

No question this was his main strength.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-20-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 240
Curious about Sampras legacy
Views: 8,906
Posted By raspell38120
Actually the 79 Pepsi match is the one I was...

Actually the 79 Pepsi match is the one I was referring to. I didn't rewatch all, but specifically remember the match. Note how on Borg's bh he releases offhand at the end. Not near the butt of the...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-19-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 240
Curious about Sampras legacy
Views: 8,906
Posted By raspell38120
Let me be clear that I don't think there is a...

Let me be clear that I don't think there is a right or wrong but this is a fun discussion based on opinion. I was commenting with Borg Number1 on Borg. Let's remember that the next great, McEnroe,...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-19-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 240
Curious about Sampras legacy
Views: 8,906
Posted By raspell38120
Thanks for the article. it was good. There was...

Thanks for the article. it was good. There was an article previously in Tennis Mag that showed servers Mark Philipousis and others serving over 130 with wood that is a little contradictory to...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-18-2010, 12:48 PM
Replies: 240
Curious about Sampras legacy
Views: 8,906
Posted By raspell38120
Big Sampras fan but Fed is the best, even Pete...

Big Sampras fan but Fed is the best, even Pete says so. Don't make the rest of it difficult on 2nd and don't make excuses. Pete won more majors he's 2. I like Borg a lot but he left early because...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-18-2010, 08:07 AM
Replies: 29
Mardy Fish Weight Loss
Views: 5,493
Posted By raspell38120
Yea, he was very clear this was a positive to get...

Yea, he was very clear this was a positive to get weight off his knees. while he didn't look overweight before I was just surprised how much he had dropped. Didn't talk at length about his knee but...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-18-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 29
Mardy Fish Weight Loss
Views: 5,493
Posted By raspell38120
Mardy Fish Weight Loss

Mardy came by a reception last night and I literally did not recognize him. He's had a lot of knee problems and admitted that he is now playing 25 pounds lower play weight. He had lost so much I...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-18-2010, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Memphis tourney next weekend...seeking advice
Views: 696
Posted By raspell38120
I stepped into the bar last night to hear a...

I stepped into the bar last night to hear a friend of mine play. Quite obvious there were about 5-10 gals trolling for a hook-up. No players in there though that I saw.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 02-15-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Memphis tourney next weekend...seeking advice
Views: 696
Posted By raspell38120
It actually seats much more than 300. it is an...

It actually seats much more than 300. it is an easy, great place to get autographs. Also, if you really want autographs there is a hotel in walking distance where virtually all of the players stay...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 11-12-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 56
Just Skimmed Through Andre's Book
Views: 5,100
Posted By raspell38120
Sampras Tipping

i have a friend who waits on Sampras at KOI and he is NOT a bad tipper at ALL. Also, many people try to pay for his meal and he politely refuses as he doesn't want to be indebted.

I am currently...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-17-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Nadal with no knee tape
Views: 910
Posted By raspell38120
The theory is that the tape lifts or separates...

The theory is that the tape lifts or separates the knee from the lower leg so provides additional cushion or keeps the knee from resting as heavily on the leg.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 08-17-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 434
Gonzalez makes me feel sick!!!
Views: 19,832
Posted By raspell38120
A couple of points. The Code of Conduct applies....

A couple of points. The Code of Conduct applies. if Gonzo felt it, he should have called it on himself. This actually happened I believe in a Grand Slam event. a ball was hit that touched Ken...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-02-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 8
Gilbert: "Xisca (Nadals' GF) should ride the beast" ..lol
Views: 1,060
Posted By raspell38120
yes, big time funny. I really don't think the...

yes, big time funny. I really don't think the Fowler had a clue where that was going but was very worried.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-06-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 19
Who's the Blond in Venus' box last night?
Views: 1,047
Posted By raspell38120
Who's the Blond in Venus' box last night?

Very Pretty.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-04-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 67
Roddick still eats a lot of fast food
Views: 3,485
Posted By raspell38120
The hotel he was staying at was a Doubletree,...

The hotel he was staying at was a Doubletree, formerly a Hilton. At a little past 2 in the morning on a Sunday night maybe they didn't have room service or maybe since it was his first night, he...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 08-03-2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 67
Roddick still eats a lot of fast food
Views: 3,485
Posted By raspell38120
In the town where we have a tourney, Roddick...

In the town where we have a tourney, Roddick arrived late on Sunday night by private plane after winning in the finals. He was going to Taco Bell but the guy with him recommended he come to my bar. ...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-13-2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 84
The Real Roddick
Views: 4,298
Posted By raspell38120
I own a bar/restaurant at a tour stop. Roddick...

I own a bar/restaurant at a tour stop. Roddick comes in often late night as he is playing the night match. first time there he played the finals on West Coast and had to take a long flight in. ate...
Forum: Other Equipment 06-06-2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 148
Tennis Courts - cost of a personal court
Views: 150,302
Posted By raspell38120
http://www.novagrass.com/pro-clay_crt.htm Here is...

http://www.novagrass.com/pro-clay_crt.htm
Here is something on the Novagrass site. I am using something in Mexico which I have not seen. It may be a little different than this. I am still...
Forum: Other Equipment 05-23-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 148
Tennis Courts - cost of a personal court
Views: 150,302
Posted By raspell38120
Artificial Clay

I posted a few weeks ago as I'm comparing a clay court to the new artificial clay courts. Today I played the Clay Tech court. It far exceeded my expectations and I can see how someone could play on...
Forum: Other Equipment 05-11-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 16
Ever Play on Artificial Clay Courts?
Views: 1,133
Posted By raspell38120
Claytechtennis.com and Classic Clay. I think...

Claytechtennis.com and Classic Clay. I think there is another option or two but I have focused more on these two. the courts in GA are Clay Tech. At Boulders they are classic Clay.
Forum: Other Equipment 05-10-2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 148
Tennis Courts - cost of a personal court
Views: 150,302
Posted By raspell38120
Slice, I am in the process of putting in a court...

Slice, I am in the process of putting in a court south of Cancun. I was all set to go clay even though the maintenance, language barrier and periods of non-use is a problem. I talked to a pro today...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-09-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Ever Play on Artificial Clay Court?
Views: 653
Posted By raspell38120
Thanks for responses. I had decided to put in...

Thanks for responses. I had decided to put in artificial clay vs. real clay for many reasons, maintenance, expense, etc. but most seem to be somewhat negative on these courts so I may rethink that....
Forum: Other Equipment 05-07-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 16
Ever Play on Artificial Clay Courts?
Views: 1,133
Posted By raspell38120
Har-Tru is what I will use if I don't go this new...

Har-Tru is what I will use if I don't go this new route. But it will start require more maintenance. Am hoping to find someone with experience on the new courts and I am also hoping to play on some...
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