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Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 01-27-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 137
This final showed that tennis is badly missing Nadal
Views: 6,644
Posted By icazares
This was a super boring match. These two guys are...

This was a super boring match. These two guys are excellent players, the best two right now. But the match up is horrendous. I wonder how many people are just like me, getting away from tennis and...
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 09-14-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2,945
Whats your top 10 of all time right now?
Views: 97,296
Posted By icazares
I have about zero knowledge of what tennis was...

I have about zero knowledge of what tennis was before the 80's. So I can't talk about Laver, Rosewall, etc. My list is:
1- Federer
2- Sampras
3- Nadal (these 3 guys are one notch above everybody...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-10-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3,371
Poll: [2] Novak Djokovic vs [3] Andy Murray US Open FINAL
Views: 88,504
Posted By icazares
Good match! Let's go Andy. But... I sincerely...

Good match! Let's go Andy. But... I sincerely miss Fedal. These guys don't ever go to the net!!
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 09-09-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 184
I'm convinced - Federer is definitely not the GOAT
Views: 7,852
Posted By icazares
DOB: Federer 8-Aug-81 Bedych 17-Sep-85 (age is...

DOB:
Federer 8-Aug-81
Bedych 17-Sep-85 (age is -4.11 yrs than GOAT)
Nadal 3-Jun-86 (-4.82 yrs)
Murray 15-May-87 (-5.77 yrs)
Djokovic 22-May-87 (-5.79 yrs)

Case rested
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-08-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 64
People losing interest in the USO?
Views: 3,707
Posted By icazares
But not because of the Stadium. How many seats...

But not because of the Stadium. How many seats you think are below the press booths? Take a guess.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-08-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 64
People losing interest in the USO?
Views: 3,707
Posted By icazares
A lot of truth above. Not only Ashe, but the main...

A lot of truth above. Not only Ashe, but the main courts in Indian Wells and Miami are the 2nd and 3rd largest tennis courts in the world, I believe. And the Canadians follow close, with the huge...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-08-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 32
Is the US open the worst grand slam?
Views: 1,480
Posted By icazares
The worst without a single bit of doubt.

The worst without a single bit of doubt.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 09-08-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 64
People losing interest in the USO?
Views: 3,707
Posted By icazares
Disagree. First, USOpen tickets are amongst the...

Disagree. First, USOpen tickets are amongst the most unexpensive sport tickets anywhere. Second, attendance is at a new highest record this year per the Times. You see empty seats because of the...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 07-15-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 253
"Serena Arguably the Greatest of All Time" -- C. Evert
Views: 11,345
Posted By icazares
The basic question is about the skills needed in...

The basic question is about the skills needed in yesterday's and today's game. Are they different. If they are, there is really no point in comparing the past and the present. Few would doubt that...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 07-05-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 52
Typically...I'm not a fan of Serena...
Views: 3,049
Posted By icazares
Did you see the game? Serena was firing 110 mph...

Did you see the game? Serena was firing 110 mph serves, wide and down the T. Right on the lines. The placement was perfect. It was a showdown. Give credit when due!
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 07-05-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 52
Typically...I'm not a fan of Serena...
Views: 3,049
Posted By icazares
I'm not a Serena fan, but come on... it's big...

I'm not a Serena fan, but come on... it's big time for all of us to recognize her greatness. Today's match says a lot.. Look at her serve, I bet half of the men's draw would like to have a serve like...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-19-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 204
Is Tommy Hass basically a Federer who was prone to injury?
Views: 10,575
Posted By icazares
Have you realized that Mr. Haas won 0 Grand...

Have you realized that Mr. Haas won 0 Grand Slams, 0 YEC's, only 1 Masters (back when Stuttgart was a Master, he defeated Mirnyi of all people) and 4 equivalent to today's ATP 500's (3 in Memphis,...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-12-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 322
After watching Nadal play at this RG, how can they NOT ban poly strings?
Views: 16,531
Posted By icazares
Spot on. One more reason why I don't relate to...

Spot on. One more reason why I don't relate to the sport anymore.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-12-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 322
After watching Nadal play at this RG, how can they NOT ban poly strings?
Views: 16,531
Posted By icazares
I'm with you. Like many, I'm losing my interest...

I'm with you. Like many, I'm losing my interest in tennis. The sport is obviously not what it used to be. Technology is a major factor as the whole thing is becoming a stamina contest. The number one...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-10-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 255
Poll: Errani V Sharapova - French Open Womens Final
Views: 11,329
Posted By icazares
Serena is one dimensional?? What dimension would...

Serena is one dimensional?? What dimension would you choose? Serve maybe? Good candidate as she has what is probably the best serve ever in women tennis. Forehand and backhand? Volley and overhead?...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-09-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 255
Poll: Errani V Sharapova - French Open Womens Final
Views: 11,329
Posted By icazares
I'm not claiming that Serena was consistent. But...

I'm not claiming that Serena was consistent. But she was at a different level, way above the rest. Look, she's not my favorite character in the world, but sometimes is good to be objective about...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-09-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 255
Poll: Errani V Sharapova - French Open Womens Final
Views: 11,329
Posted By icazares
??? Djokovic has a huge serve if you haven't...

??? Djokovic has a huge serve if you haven't noticed. He can volley. Very well indeed. Same with Nadal, who by the way may have one of the best volleys in the sport. Don't get confused... the fact...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-09-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 255
Poll: Errani V Sharapova - French Open Womens Final
Views: 11,329
Posted By icazares
The troubling point for the WTA is that Sharapova...

The troubling point for the WTA is that Sharapova isn't a better player now. She's probably worse than 5-7 years ago. She is a great example of endurance and fighting spirit, but she is also a sign...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 06-09-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 36
A Calendar Grand Slam > A Djokovic Slam
Views: 1,898
Posted By icazares
Absurd. It's as impressive. You can always argue...

Absurd. It's as impressive. You can always argue in any direction. You can argue that winning during a more extended period of time is the utmost example of consistency and excellence. Bottom line,...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-07-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Sara Errani, shortest FO finalist since...
Views: 411
Posted By icazares
That makes me feel much better. Thanks.

That makes me feel much better. Thanks.
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-07-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Sara Errani, shortest FO finalist since...
Views: 411
Posted By icazares
Sara Errani, shortest FO finalist since...

Mima Jausovec in 1983. 29 years ago... Jausovec was 1.60m. and lost the final to Chris Evert. I didn't watch today, but I can't think of a worse match for her than Stosur- a player with lots of...
Forum: Pro Match Results and Discussion 06-07-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 255
Poll: Errani V Sharapova - French Open Womens Final
Views: 11,329
Posted By icazares
I can't bear Sharapova... but can't see Errani...

I can't bear Sharapova... but can't see Errani making a dent. Sharapova in 2 easy sets (6/2, 6/1?)
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-15-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 41
Which is the best stadium in the world?
Views: 2,113
Posted By icazares
Just based on the merits of the stadium, I'd say...

Just based on the merits of the stadium, I'd say Central Court in the Fitzegerald Tennis Center of Rock Creek Park, in Washington DC. Not a bad seat.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-12-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 355
Federer: "Our job each day is to adapt to the conditions that we face."
Views: 18,154
Posted By icazares
Federer is an opportunist. He only spoke because...

Federer is an opportunist. He only spoke because he saw the opportunity to make the other two look bad. There is nothing wrong with Nadal and Djokovic speaking their mind, with safety as the critical...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-04-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 205
Fabulous Four's Redistribution of Wealth
Views: 7,929
Posted By icazares
Some interesting posts from you! I agree with the...

Some interesting posts from you! I agree with the last one. I live in the Bay Area where we only have an ATP 250 that brings the same players year after year. I attended a couple of years, but after...
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