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Forum: General Pro Player Discussion Yesterday, 08:42 AM
Replies: 39
Poll: Is it worth studying the games of/learning anything from non-Slam-winners?
Views: 1,653
Posted By droliver
I don't know if you're being deliberately obtuse...

I don't know if you're being deliberately obtuse or what?

You missed the fact I credited Edberg's BH as a nice stroke as a model, it's just not one that will be taught to future aspiring pro...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion Yesterday, 08:25 AM
Replies: 89
Finally the answer to the GOAT debate !
Views: 3,085
Posted By droliver
It doesn't get any simpler then this. You play...

It doesn't get any simpler then this. You play against the field. Federer has distinguished himself more then any player in open era history. He is current GOAT. debate is over.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-18-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 39
Poll: Is it worth studying the games of/learning anything from non-Slam-winners?
Views: 1,653
Posted By droliver
The whole premise of the OP is kind of asinine....

The whole premise of the OP is kind of asinine.

Many of the most outstanding strokes and tactics belong to non-slam winners and trying to copy the idiosyncrasies of the Nadal and Federer forehands...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-18-2013, 12:36 PM
Replies: 39
Poll: Is it worth studying the games of/learning anything from non-Slam-winners?
Views: 1,653
Posted By droliver
Those are some bad examples with the exception of...

Those are some bad examples with the exception of Agassi to copy technique from. The groundstroke grips, serves, and strokes of Connors, McEnroe, and Edberg are certainly not what you would teach...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-18-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 119
Federer would have been bad in the 90's?
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Posted By droliver
Fed would clean up in the 1990's. He's the most...

Fed would clean up in the 1990's. He's the most well rounded player in history across surfaces and is proficient at everything. His strengths (FH, serve, movement, defense) translate well to any...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-14-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 26
Venus Williams needs to realize her career in singles is over.
Views: 1,447
Posted By droliver
Also don't ignore the fact that he earned $340K...

Also don't ignore the fact that he earned $340K on tour in 2012. That could easily only represent 1/3 of his real earnings between exos and endorsements. He's only 32 and has to save enough to...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-13-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 45
Can any 1hbh in history stand up to Nadal's forehand on clay?
Views: 2,675
Posted By droliver
Playing to the opponent's backhand is probably...

Playing to the opponent's backhand is probably the most effective strategy around from 6 yo's playing mini-tennis all the way to the pro tour. There is almost no one who will win a match on tour...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-11-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 89
Baby Fed's one-handed backhand
Views: 4,925
Posted By droliver
Federer's shot is significantly better then...

Federer's shot is significantly better then Dimitrov. I watched a few of. Dimitrov's matches recently, and while he has a beautiful form, he really leaves the ball short a lot of the time. At this...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-11-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Why are there such fewer 1hbh's in the WTA than the ATP?
Views: 2,792
Posted By droliver
You don't have to be strong to hit a 1h backhand,...

You don't have to be strong to hit a 1h backhand, but it does demand a more preparation and timing then a 2h stroke to drive the ball. Two hands is more stable, a difference most obvious on serve...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-07-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 34
Anyone see Hrbaty play? Was he actually good?
Views: 2,547
Posted By droliver
Viper, oops! thanks for catching the Roddick &...

Viper,

oops! thanks for catching the Roddick & Rafter oversites. I forgot that Rafter got there for 1 week. I didn't count Courier as he was only #1 before Hrbaty turned pro in 1996.

Roddick really...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-06-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 34
Anyone see Hrbaty play? Was he actually good?
Views: 2,547
Posted By droliver
You got me interested in looking at these two,...

You got me interested in looking at these two, plus Thomas Johansson who was also mentioned upstream as a good comp. Fascinating when you lay these guys out side by side.


Santoro ...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-05-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 34
Anyone see Hrbaty play? Was he actually good?
Views: 2,547
Posted By droliver
double true. As I noted, I can't think of anyone...

double true. As I noted, I can't think of anyone quite like him in terms of his success against the best players, but not really being in that group. Obviously had trouble bringing his "A" game day...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-05-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 34
Anyone see Hrbaty play? Was he actually good?
Views: 2,547
Posted By droliver
???? He was a power baseliner. Nothing about him...

???? He was a power baseliner. Nothing about him at all resembles Stepanek.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-05-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 34
Anyone see Hrbaty play? Was he actually good?
Views: 2,547
Posted By droliver
Hrbaty was one of those strong big-hitting guys...

Hrbaty was one of those strong big-hitting guys with good movement who had the match on his racquet most of the time but was less consistent then the elite. He reminds me a lot of Andrei Medvedev...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 05-03-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 77
Tsonga = Sampras
Views: 5,271
Posted By droliver
Ridiculous overestimation of his FH. It was a...

Ridiculous overestimation of his FH. It was a good shot that worked well within the context of his game, which was all based around holding his serve and taking a risk to steal sets with 1 break. His...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-29-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 43
Is Djokovic the most complete player of the modern era?
Views: 2,239
Posted By droliver
I think in macro terms of offense + defense +...

I think in macro terms of offense + defense + transition + consistency + fitness + mental game, he certainly is arguably the most complete player on the planet these days. He can win big on all...
Forum: Classic Racquet Talk 04-26-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Head Prestige Tour 300, Trisys System
Views: 1,295
Posted By droliver
IIRC the mid plus 660 cm2 version of this had...

IIRC the mid plus 660 cm2 version of this had some structural issues that made it prone to cracking.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 04-26-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Pat Rafter's serve
Views: 1,810
Posted By droliver
Chronic shoulder injury goes with the territory....

Chronic shoulder injury goes with the territory. The rotator cuff was not really designed for this kind of repetitive high speed deceleration. Some of the injury potential also is due to variations...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-26-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 489
How would Federer do in the 90's?
Views: 13,653
Posted By droliver
Kuerten's backhand would not hold up in exchanges...

Kuerten's backhand would not hold up in exchanges with Ralph. I think Nadal handles Guga easy.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-26-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 489
How would Federer do in the 90's?
Views: 13,653
Posted By droliver
Fed would significantly cannibalize Sampras' and...

Fed would significantly cannibalize Sampras' and Agassi's career slams totals, at least by 1/3 were they all playing simultaneously.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-23-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 28
Rafter or Hewitt? Who's the better player?
Views: 2,706
Posted By droliver
I love Pat Rafter, but he comes up waaaay short...

I love Pat Rafter, but he comes up waaaay short in career accomplishments as compared to Hewitt.
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-22-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 43
Updated Open era rankings
Views: 2,502
Posted By droliver
Agree with the criticism that the proposed...

Agree with the criticism that the proposed relative weighting of events is non-sensible. It is also indefensible to suggest that results of regular tour events have no role in this hierarchy.
Forum: Racquets 04-21-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 33
Graphenes Are Cracking
Views: 2,201
Posted By droliver
Which makes it only 6x as strong as steel per...

Which makes it only 6x as strong as steel per weight. The area those frames are cracked on the hoop is not where that material is applied (to the throat/shaft) apparently.
Forum: Former Pro Player Talk 04-21-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 54
Is the Grand Slam Easier or Harder Now?
Views: 1,148
Posted By droliver
I'm in the camp that it's harder to run the...

I'm in the camp that it's harder to run the gauntlet now rather then before. The consensus of almost all players and commentators is that the depth and overall level of play in the field has...
Forum: General Pro Player Discussion 04-21-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 58
How legendary can Djokovic become?
Views: 3,259
Posted By droliver
Agree that there are a few with more firepower...

Agree that there are a few with more firepower (although his relentless and aggressive consistency is a big weapon itself) there's never been a better defender/returner. He's taken court coverage and...
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