Ivo & Isner as Doubles Partners

[Ossric]

Anyone else think this would be an interesting pairing for doubles at major tournaments.

It would definately be an insane ace fest.

[AlexP]

Boring.
It'd be better if they were on the opposite sides of the court.

[Gundam]

I pray for the return of Safin-Federer doubles team. I'd prepare young, crazy Federer in it. They won one tournament I believe.

[Ossric]

Originally Posted by AlexP

Boring.
It'd be better if they were on the opposite sides of the court.

I am still hoping they meet in a major that is not the U.S. Open. I think it could have potential to set a record in the longest match if it made it to 5 sets.

[VGP]

Originally Posted by Ossric

I am still hoping they meet in a major that is not the U.S. Open. I think it could have potential to set a record in the longest match if it made it to 5 sets.

How would a match with a hundred aces in it set a record for the longest match?

If those guys teamed up in dubs, they could be known as The Two Towers......

[Ossric]

Originally Posted by VGP

How would a match with a hundred aces in it set a record for the longest match?

In major tournaments the final set cannot be won by a tie-breaker. So, they would go back and forth until someone broke serve in the last set. Neither has a good return and both are insane serving beasts. I imagine the match could go:

7-6,6-7,7-6,6-7,~-~ with the match being decided on a coin toss in the 1000th game.

As well, they would both set the number 1 and number 2 all time season totals for aces in the single match.

[bsandy]

Two words - - Low Volleys

. . . Bud

[Ossric]

Originally Posted by bsandy

Two words - - Low Volleys

. . . Bud

You're assuming either of them could return the other's serve...

[simi]

Originally Posted by bsandy

Two words - - Low Volleys

I agree. In what little I've seen, neither have impressed me with their short game. Once the opponents figure out how to return their serves, it wouldn't be a close match at all.

[Ossric]

Originally Posted by simi

I agree. In what little I've seen, neither have impressed me with their short game. Once the opponents figure out how to return their serves, it wouldn't be a close match at all.

It would be very hard to return their serves. They take top ten players to tie-breaks regularly.

I do agree put it low, make them run. Neither of them has good movement. Still, I think on sheer serving prowess alone they could get a lot of easy wins.

[gerikoh]

the battle of aces! imagine all points are won by aces. hehe

[Ossric]

Originally Posted by gerikoh

the battle of aces! imagine all points are won by aces. hehe

And double faults

[Iced_jacob]

Btw ivo is a much better player than Isner...

[r2473]

Originally Posted by Ossric

Anyone else think this would be an interesting pairing for doubles at major tournaments.

It would definately be an insane ace fest.

Only if they're gay.

[sureshs]

There is not enough room in one half of a tennis court for both of them

[fastdunn]

Originally Posted by bsandy

Two words - - Low Volleys

. . . Bud

It would be just tough to reach their kick serve.

[superman1]

That would be quite a freak show.

[10isDad]

Originally Posted by Ossric

Anyone else think this would be an interesting pairing for doubles at major tournaments.

It would definately be an insane ace fest.

It would be a dull borefest. Aces are great if you're the acer. Otherwise, it makes watching tennis somewhat dull.

[edmondsm]

Originally Posted by gerikoh

the battle of aces! imagine all points are won by aces. hehe

If I was at that match, I would probably leave and go do something else after about an hour.

[ivo#1fan]

Interesting idea, but I think either would do a lot better if he paired up with a strong returner for a partner.