"Tomic will be top 5 within 2 years" - Brad Gilbert

Seany · 01-18-2011, 01:23 AM

I haven't seen much of this kid, but is he that good? Or is Gilbert talking rubbish.

Xemi666 · 01-18-2011, 01:29 AM

He's one of the hyped up prospects, probably Gillbert is just jumping on the bandwagon. I don't think he's that impressive, I think Berankis will go further.

dandelion_smiley · 01-18-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Xemi666

He's one of the hyped up prospects, probably Gillbert is just jumping on the bandwagon. I don't think he's that impressive, I think Berankis will go further.

Berankis could be really something

bezs · 01-18-2011, 01:33 AM

Let's see Gilbert put his money where his mouth is first

Underhand · 01-18-2011, 01:38 AM

Ajde Tomić!!!

vive le beau jeu ! · 01-18-2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Seany

I haven't seen much of this kid, but is he that good? Or is Gilbert talking rubbish.

once again, let's hope gilbert will be proved wrong.

kOaMaster · 01-18-2011, 02:20 AM

within two years?
he'd need to gather ~5000 points in 2012. even if he would be REALLY good, I can't see it happening.

he is 19 and is barely in the top200 (?).
couldn't tell any player that made his way to the top5 that fast at the age of 18.

it even took nadal 2.5 years to get to the top5 from the first time he was in the best 200.

Li Ching Yuen · 01-18-2011, 03:31 AM

Maybe 2 years is a bit soon for Top5 but yeah he'll get there.

He murders ******** ballbashers which the tour is full of right now.

He can develop some weapons in his serve and forehand as well, and also the movement will get much better.

Sid_Vicious · 01-18-2011, 03:34 AM

Lol. BG should lay of the predictions. Didnt he learn about Sam Querrey's epic fitness yesterday?

AndyArodRoddick · 01-18-2011, 05:25 AM

Berankis is too short to be elite player. He cant get much more dangerous than he is right now because of his hight IMO.

Tomic=Berankis=Dimitrov. They are both equal talents to me.

John_Doe · 01-18-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Li Ching Yuen

Maybe 2 years is a bit soon for Top5 but yeah he'll get there.

He murders ******** ballbashers which the tour is full of right now.

He can develop some weapons in his serve and forehand as well, and also the movement will get much better.

Your signature is priceless.

Bud · 01-18-2011, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Seany

I haven't seen much of this kid, but is he that good? Or is Gilbert talking rubbish.

I chuckled when he stated that. We shall see

dlk · 01-18-2011, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyArodRoddick

Berankis is too short to be elite player. He cant get much more dangerous than he is right now because of his hight IMO.

Tomic=Berankis=Dimitrov. They are both equal talents to me.

But will he take advantage of that epic match?

Gustavo Kuerten · 01-18-2011, 05:38 AM

I really hate him.

Legend of Borg · 01-18-2011, 06:39 AM

Dimitrov and Berankis have more potential.

BG is just getting on the bandwagon.

I hoped after that botched Querrey prediction he would say something worthwhile.

Same old tricks from the ESPN clown trio.

NadalAgassi · 01-18-2011, 06:41 AM

Tomic, Dimitrov, and Berankis all have potential. Hopefully one of them will amount to something since the ATP tour badly needs a real up and comer.

Hopefully Cilic will still make something more of himself, and Del Potro can come back strong too.

There is a major dearth of young talent in the ATP. The fact anyone even still cares about or talks about Donald Young says it all.

slice bh compliment · 01-18-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gustavo Kuerten

I really hate him.

Guga, why do you hate him?

Is it the unnecessary Guga-esque headband?
The preposterous sleeveless?
The tire tracks running down his shirt?
The cheesy racquet?
The expression?

Gustavo Kuerten · 01-18-2011, 07:01 AM

Mainly his face, headband and the fact he is wearing a sleaveless shirt while being a skinny punk.

nadal_slam_king · 01-18-2011, 07:10 AM

I hope we get to play him in the 3rd round, his backhand slice is very entertaining.

Lsmkenpo · 01-18-2011, 07:13 AM

No chance, to be a top 5 player he would be required to play many prime time night matches, by his own admission he is too young to play past 11pm.

01-18-2011, 01:23 AM	#1
Seany Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,446	"Tomic will be top 5 within 2 years" - Brad Gilbert I haven't seen much of this kid, but is he that good? Or is Gilbert talking rubbish.

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bezs Legend Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,936	Let's see Gilbert put his money where his mouth is first __________________ Statistics are like mini-skirts they give you good ideas but hide the most important things.

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kOaMaster Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Basel/Switzerland Posts: 1,678	within two years? he'd need to gather ~5000 points in 2012. even if he would be REALLY good, I can't see it happening. he is 19 and is barely in the top200 (?). couldn't tell any player that made his way to the top5 that fast at the age of 18. it even took nadal 2.5 years to get to the top5 from the first time he was in the best 200. __________________ eurotrip - 10'000km in 21 days through 28 cities http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oESDvZEVG1E

01-18-2011, 03:31 AM	#8
Li Ching Yuen Legend Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 6,181	Maybe 2 years is a bit soon for Top5 but yeah he'll get there. He murders ******** ballbashers which the tour is full of right now. He can develop some weapons in his serve and forehand as well, and also the movement will get much better. __________________ You have to wonder... The guy who discovered milk, what was he doing to that cow in the first place?

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AndyArodRoddick Professional Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Estonia Posts: 1,061	Berankis is too short to be elite player. He cant get much more dangerous than he is right now because of his hight IMO. Tomic=Berankis=Dimitrov. They are both equal talents to me. __________________ “I'm in the mood for a beer right now.." - Andy Roddick.