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Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-16-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 35
NTRP numbers are sometimes meaningless
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Posted By jmnk
I'm not sure if your post is in response to my...

I'm not sure if your post is in response to my earlier one, but statistics science does match with real life fairly well. As in - on average. Not every single time. But on average it does.
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 05-16-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 35
NTRP numbers are sometimes meaningless
Views: 994
Posted By jmnk
I'm with gameboy here. NTRP is very much like...

I'm with gameboy here. NTRP is very much like ELO chess algorithm. Obviously there are differences, as in chess there are only three possible results (win/loss/draw), while in NTPR they consider...
Forum: Odds & Ends 05-13-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 136
NHL Playoffs baby! Discussion thread...
Views: 4,497
Posted By jmnk
Hockey is the best sport to watch. By far. ...

Hockey is the best sport to watch. By far. Anything can happen. No lead is safe. This game today - how you can not love it.
and I'm not even Bruin's fan.
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 05-08-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 628
5.0 Male Player vs Date Krumm
Views: 20,135
Posted By jmnk
these 3.5s sponsored player - in order for them...

these 3.5s sponsored player - in order for them to be able to bagel 4.0s, do they need to be fully sponsored? Or just racket sponsorship would be enough?
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-24-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 37
First round loser at Wimbledon gets $35,000 cheque!
Views: 2,016
Posted By jmnk
How about we re-word the original subject: "a...

How about we re-word the original subject:

"a player good enough to qualify for the main draw at Wimbledon (perhaps the most prestigious tennis tournament) gets $35,000 (before taxes and...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 04-19-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 32
amazing volley practice by Cara Black
Views: 1,753
Posted By jmnk
The amazing thing is - since she is not even in...

The amazing thing is - since she is not even in top 20 WTA in singles - she is easily beatable by an average USTA 4.0 man player.... :)
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-18-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 51
The Lapsed Player Initiative
Views: 1,918
Posted By jmnk
ok, that is mean. But funny.....

ok, that is mean. But funny.....
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-18-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 25
MTO rule being abused yet again
Views: 1,404
Posted By jmnk
indeed. Which makes this play stoppage even more...

indeed. Which makes this play stoppage even more bizarre. It's hard to tell what DelPotro was saying to the umpire - but it surely looked like he was claiming plain cramping. And he was rubbing his...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-17-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 44
Pay to play on your team?
Views: 1,446
Posted By jmnk
I see nothing wrong with this. She is being...

I see nothing wrong with this. She is being clear. She openly admits what money goes where. You are certainly welcome to opt out, and you did. Nothing wrong with that either. I think as long as...
Forum: Racquets 04-17-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
MILLION dollar idea?!
Views: 1,004
Posted By jmnk
That Puma frame extends just the handle. It does...

That Puma frame extends just the handle. It does not change the racket face in any way, shape, or form. You can see at the end of the handle there's an end of a screw in there, you turn it to make...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-17-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
calling Woodrow1029 - Azarenka Errani incident
Views: 1,741
Posted By jmnk
many thanks for your comments. But I'm still a...

many thanks for your comments. But I'm still a bit unclear what you are saying :).

I think you are saying that solely because the umpire did not remember if Errani put the racket on the ball, than...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-14-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 127
Are stringing fees too cheap?
Views: 5,027
Posted By jmnk
could you kindly point out where I have made any...

could you kindly point out where I have made any personal attacks? Or engaged in a rank-out contest?

I have kindly asked you if you happen to have any objective proof of your ability to detect 1...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-12-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 127
Are stringing fees too cheap?
Views: 5,027
Posted By jmnk
I think neither you nor I are cool enough to...

I think neither you nor I are cool enough to understand the reference....
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-11-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 127
Are stringing fees too cheap?
Views: 5,027
Posted By jmnk
Is that your last argument in this discussion? ...

Is that your last argument in this discussion? is it fair to assume that you have nothing more to add?
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-10-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 207
What the Hell Was That?
Views: 5,865
Posted By jmnk
where I play it is a bush league to: hit a lob...

where I play it is a bush league to:


hit a lob when an opponent is at the net,
hit a slow bouncing slice if an opponent is over 5'10" tall,
hit a drop shot if an opponent indicated prior to the...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-10-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 96
Serena and Jelena's tense argument during Charleston Final.
Views: 5,120
Posted By jmnk
you mean...

you mean this:
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2011/02/henin-regrets-hand-incident-with-serena/27977/#.UWWjb6KRCIc?

At what point in this interview does she admit to cheating? Or is there another...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-10-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 96
Serena and Jelena's tense argument during Charleston Final.
Views: 5,120
Posted By jmnk
could you please post a link to a video where...

could you please post a link to a video where Henin admitted to cheating? I'm asking because I've looked for hours and I cannot find a single instance where Henin had denied that she asked for time....
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-10-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 127
Are stringing fees too cheap?
Views: 5,027
Posted By jmnk
I too do find these results surprising. However...

I too do find these results surprising. However this is a research paper, done by very respected names in the field of tennis science. I doubt they have any agenda.

All i'm saying is that on one...
Forum: Stringing Techniques / Stringing Machines 04-09-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 127
Are stringing fees too cheap?
Views: 5,027
Posted By jmnk
That's very interesting. Would you happen to...

That's very interesting. Would you happen to have any data/statistics backing those claims? (I mean beside someone just saying 'I can feel the difference'). Like a blind test for example.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-08-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 105
Going to try the future circuit
Views: 9,114
Posted By jmnk
hmm, tough call really, but perhaps not outside...

hmm, tough call really, but perhaps not outside realms of possibility.

If they play with light Wilson balls, in 70-74 degrees temperature, have the swingweight properly adjusted for wearing the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-08-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 144
A moral dilemma
Views: 4,618
Posted By jmnk
well, as it almost every aspect of life, there...

well, as it almost every aspect of life, there are two sides to any story. The person in question very well may be a tool. But it is not entirely unlikely that he has legitimate reasons for the...
Forum: Adult League & Tournament Talk 04-08-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 144
A moral dilemma
Views: 4,618
Posted By jmnk
@dizzlmcwizzl - I really like your posts, you...

@dizzlmcwizzl - I really like your posts, you seem like a reasonable person.
But these reasons here - really? To pass an opportunity to play a better player for free because of this? Let's analyze...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 03-30-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 56
Time for Agnieszka Radwanska to change game to challenge top 3 players.
Views: 2,787
Posted By jmnk
I'm not sure why you bring Aga to this...

I'm not sure why you bring Aga to this conversation. I specifically objected only to your mention of Ferrer having no special assets.
Sure, he has not been in a Slam finals ever. So? He is not...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 03-29-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 56
Time for Agnieszka Radwanska to change game to challenge top 3 players.
Views: 2,787
Posted By jmnk
You mean the same Ferrer that just reached the...

You mean the same Ferrer that just reached the final of Miami? It is amazing how people underestimate the footwork, the mental strength, the ability to get to any ball, the ability to hit a ball...
Forum: Tennis Tips/Instruction 03-18-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 628
5.0 Male Player vs Date Krumm
Views: 20,135
Posted By jmnk
well, I did ask LeeD to clarify what he means by...

well, I did ask LeeD to clarify what he means by '14's NorCal top 10 juniors being nowhere near his level' - but he never responded. That is at least as puzzling as him getting 5 games off D1...
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