Amatuer Callenges Macenroe!!!!! - Page 2

Azzurri · 02-01-2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by andreh

I saw Mac play live in 2004's Legends Live tournament in Copehagen. He was really good. I'd say third round of a slam today.

John still has the game, but not the speed. His game was based on his speed....the guy was fast. His game was never about power, that's why he is still looking good after all these years. Would he make the 3rd round of a major? US Open maybe...French NO....Aus Open.....probably not and Wimby is different since he last played singles. The court is not as fast as it used to be. On a good week he could maybe even make the 4th round, but depends on the draw. Does he face a strong counter-puncher with a big serve ar forehand? He would probably lose. Guys are just so fast and strong today. Mac is a finesse guy. To me Tennis can be very boring to watch these days. I long the days of Becker, Edberg, Lendl, Mac, Connors, Agassi and Pete. Today's players are a bit boring (in their game). Everyone I(besides Fed) looks the same. Maybe that's why he dominates.

Ulam · 02-01-2007, 09:01 AM

McEnroe is very entertaining to watch. I would really like to see him play against the top womens player in the world. This would bring new people to tennis without a doubt. McEnroe vs. (Serena, Sharapova, or Henin). McEnroe must give handicap like he has only one ball to serve in each side.

Ash Doyle · 02-01-2007, 09:28 AM

I hate to pull this off-topic, but I loved those two SuperSet tennis events. I wish that would have caught on. Since the matches were only one set long the retired guys were still able to compete with the younger current tour players without endurance becoming an issue. Had this caught on, I think the younger fans would have more respect for the older guys.

The last SuperSet event happened in London and was shown on The Tennis Channel and was won by Ancic. The first one happened in America and was won by Ginepri. I remember that one being televised here the US, but I don't remember what network carried it. It wasn't The Tennis Channel...I think it may have been NBC. I remember it was on a Thanksgiving day.

I remember in the second one, who got to choose to serve first wasn't decided by a coin toss. It was decided by who could serve closest to the T. They were given three serves with the proximity to the T being decided by a Hawk-Eye like system. I remember in the match between Rusedski and Ivanisevic the serves of Rusedski were all over the place and not all that close to the T. All three of Ivanisevic's serves were dead on.

AndrewD · 02-01-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by slappano

John still has the game, but not the speed. Would he make the 3rd round of a major? US Open maybe...French NO....Aus Open.....probably not and Wimby is different since he last played singles.

Sorry, he wouldn't get through qualifying at any of them. Great talent but 47 years old. Martina Navratilova ( a player who kept herself in far better shape than McEnroe) is the obvious comparison. She came back at 46, competed well in doubles but couldn't win in singles. The talent remains the same but the body, no-matter how fit, doesn't. She couldn't handle the power of the younger players, even on grass, and McEnroe would find exactly the same thing in a serious competition.

Anyway, if Mac played a 5 setter it'd take him at least a week to recover for his next match.

andreh · 02-01-2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slappano

John still has the game, but not the speed. His game was based on his speed....the guy was fast. His game was never about power, that's why he is still looking good after all these years. Would he make the 3rd round of a major? US Open maybe...French NO....Aus Open.....probably not and Wimby is different since he last played singles. The court is not as fast as it used to be. On a good week he could maybe even make the 4th round, but depends on the draw. Does he face a strong counter-puncher with a big serve ar forehand? He would probably lose. Guys are just so fast and strong today. Mac is a finesse guy. To me Tennis can be very boring to watch these days. I long the days of Becker, Edberg, Lendl, Mac, Connors, Agassi and Pete. Today's players are a bit boring (in their game). Everyone I(besides Fed) looks the same. Maybe that's why he dominates.

OK 2nd round, then.

Azzurri · 02-03-2007, 03:29 PM

Would he qualify...maybe. Conditions have to be right. 2nd round exit....again...depending on conditions. However....I don't think anyone would disagree if I made this statement:

John Mcenroe is the best 47 year old tennis player in the world!

Heavy Metal Tennis Star · 02-03-2007, 04:43 PM

why would mac play an amateur? he has nothing to prove on that, maybe you can be an amateur that is like 7.0 and beat mac but so? he has his slams you dont.

andreh · 02-05-2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slappano

Would he qualify...maybe. Conditions have to be right. 2nd round exit....again...depending on conditions. However....I don't think anyone would disagree if I made this statement:

John Mcenroe is the best 47 year old tennis player in the world!

Alright then, 1st round exit - with a wildcard entry. But that's my final offer

Pisolino227 · 02-06-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dump_can

Me and my friend were arguing Borg and Federer. I told him today's game is simply just more demanding than it used to be. Players today are much more physical. They're faster, stronger, more flexible, swing harder. Any of today's players would beat any of the players from the 60's. I went on to argue that if I played Macenroe I could compete. Maybe get a few games or make it close. So, if anyone knows Macenroe or if Macenroe reads this write back.

Please, somebody call the Betty Ford clinic........this person must have some sort of substance abuse problem.

Azzurri · 02-06-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by andreh

Alright then, 1st round exit - with a wildcard entry. But that's my final offer

OK. I just got off the phone with Mac.....he told me to ask you:

"1st round...are you serious?"

stormholloway · 02-06-2007, 02:12 PM

McEnroe is beating guys fresh off the tour dude. He would waste you and just about any college player.

This thread has successfully spelled every word wrong in its title. Congrats.

02-06-2007, 07:21 PM

Dump can if u can walk to top ten college number one player n beat him 6-0 6-0 and u can win ur state opens with ease then maybe u might have a chance at gettin a game or two of McEnroe....yes he is 47 but is still awesome ......

Brent Pederson · 02-07-2007, 05:15 PM

I saw Mac play doubles matches live last year in San Jose with Bjorkman. Although Bjorkman hit harder, Mac won his serve more easily -- no one could touch it! Too much nasty lefty spin. I'd say the only way you'd get a point off him is if he made an unforced error. Otherwise, you're likely to be toast.

topspin kid · 02-08-2007, 12:46 PM

id like to play him because come on how many people have a chance to play a legend. Even though i know i will lose i still want to play any pro.

javier sergio · 02-08-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dump_can

I'm not kidding jerk. I'll take out any 50 yr old man any day. I challenge any 50 yr old man, especially John McEnroe.

I'm 48 years old I live in Miami, call me when you're around !!! ah, I'm a 4.0

02-01-2007, 09:28 AM	#23
Ash Doyle Professional Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 968	I hate to pull this off-topic, but I loved those two SuperSet tennis events. I wish that would have caught on. Since the matches were only one set long the retired guys were still able to compete with the younger current tour players without endurance becoming an issue. Had this caught on, I think the younger fans would have more respect for the older guys. The last SuperSet event happened in London and was shown on The Tennis Channel and was won by Ancic. The first one happened in America and was won by Ginepri. I remember that one being televised here the US, but I don't remember what network carried it. It wasn't The Tennis Channel...I think it may have been NBC. I remember it was on a Thanksgiving day. I remember in the second one, who got to choose to serve first wasn't decided by a coin toss. It was decided by who could serve closest to the T. They were given three serves with the proximity to the T being decided by a Hawk-Eye like system. I remember in the match between Rusedski and Ivanisevic the serves of Rusedski were all over the place and not all that close to the T. All three of Ivanisevic's serves were dead on. Last edited by Ash Doyle : 02-01-2007 at 09:31 AM.

02-03-2007, 04:43 PM	#27
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