Borg-Laver on Tennis Channel

pc1 · 09-30-2009, 02:03 PM

Laver and Borg are on the Tennis Channel tonight. It on 8:30 pm Eastern Time in the United States for 90 minutes.

Here's some video of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMfBpkUJeKE

Laver-Connors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SptdffCeVmM

Borg-Connors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTMx--E0OhY

T10s747 · 09-30-2009, 02:33 PM

On clay, Borg's passing Connors at will.

DNShade · 09-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Watching it now - and a couple of things you can really see in this nice HD transfer...First - what a really nice clay court that is. Pristine condition. And really great TV coverage angle wise. Much more interesting than most of today's TV angles - much closer and lower to the court - really get a better feel for the game, speed and spins - and some nice off angle shots as well.

Of yeah..and with wood sticks - they both hit some really nice heavy shots - even by todays standards.

Oh yeah..and it feels like SPEED TENNIS - where's all the down time and toweling off? Just end of point - and serve.

hoodjem · 09-30-2009, 05:35 PM

Was it played at Hilton Head?

Chopin · 09-30-2009, 06:03 PM

I just finished watching this! Yeah, the pace between points was much quicker than it is today. I'd like to see Borg v. Nadal!

Laver was playing fine for his age, but Borg was in complete control of that match, and to me, it was more like watching Federer or Sampras win routintely in straights against someone they know they're going to beat than watching an epic battle.

People read way too much into the scoreline of this match ("look at how close it was considering Laver's age!"). Don't fool yourself people--Borg was in cruise control.

JW10S · 09-30-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopin

Yeah, the pace between points was much quicker than it is today.

Back then the players didn't go to the towel after every point--in fact they didn't even take their towels on the court. Points often got underway in less than 5 seconds. I don't know why they let it get to where is now where so long is taken between points.

Chopin · 09-30-2009, 07:27 PM

^^I agree. They should start enforcing the time rule.

09-30-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
pc1 Legend Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7,146	Borg-Laver on Tennis Channel Laver and Borg are on the Tennis Channel tonight. It on 8:30 pm Eastern Time in the United States for 90 minutes. Here's some video of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMfBpkUJeKE Laver-Connors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SptdffCeVmM Borg-Connors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTMx--E0OhY

09-30-2009, 02:33 PM	#2
T10s747 Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 350	On clay, Borg's passing Connors at will. __________________ Wilson X-Factor 90 with PolyStar Turbo @ 55lbs. "Never fall in love with a tennis player, love means nothing to them."

09-30-2009, 04:43 PM	#3
DNShade Professional Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hollywood baby... Posts: 1,045	Watching it now - and a couple of things you can really see in this nice HD transfer...First - what a really nice clay court that is. Pristine condition. And really great TV coverage angle wise. Much more interesting than most of today's TV angles - much closer and lower to the court - really get a better feel for the game, speed and spins - and some nice off angle shots as well. Of yeah..and with wood sticks - they both hit some really nice heavy shots - even by todays standards. Oh yeah..and it feels like SPEED TENNIS - where's all the down time and toweling off? Just end of point - and serve. __________________ I'll get you a toe by this afternoon--with nail polish.

09-30-2009, 05:35 PM	#4
hoodjem Legend Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bierlandt Posts: 9,971	Was it played at Hilton Head? __________________ The smart man thinks he knows a lot; the wise man is aware that he knows little.

09-30-2009, 06:03 PM	#5
Chopin Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St. John, USVI Posts: 3,685	I just finished watching this! Yeah, the pace between points was much quicker than it is today. I'd like to see Borg v. Nadal! Laver was playing fine for his age, but Borg was in complete control of that match, and to me, it was more like watching Federer or Sampras win routintely in straights against someone they know they're going to beat than watching an epic battle. People read way too much into the scoreline of this match ("look at how close it was considering Laver's age!"). Don't fool yourself people--Borg was in cruise control. __________________ New Poll: http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=463382