Bradley Klahn, new NCAA Champion with 135 MPH Lefty serve - Page 21

db379 · 09-01-2010, 02:15 PM

what's his junior ranking?

Fedace · 09-01-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by db379

what's his junior ranking?

I think #3 in 18's in USA. now that Klahn played Querry so close, do you think guys in NCAA next year will just give up with Fear.....

Doubles · 09-01-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

you can see it on ESPN 360 . where are all those guys that predicted 6-0 6-0 6-1 match ?????? in hiding somewhere ? I was pretty darn close in my prediction.

I'm not hiding anywhere. I was wrong, but hey, a lot closer than your prediction. That match was anything but close...

Doubles · 09-01-2010, 02:39 PM

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You can't compare Sock to Klahn. Sock is just a Junior. Klahn is more experienced with NCAA titles behind him. Klahn would beat Sock 6-2 6-1.

Another intelligent prediction from Fedace...

Fedace · 09-01-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Doubles

Another intelligent prediction from Fedace...

you have already proven your worth by predicting a blow out score.

Doubles · 09-01-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

you have already proven your worth by predicting a blow out score.

I'm sorry, but you have been proven wrong when you predicted Klahn to beat Querrey. The important part is Querrey won...

Fedace · 09-01-2010, 02:50 PM

at 4-4 in the 3rd with score 15-30 querry serving. Klahn made 3 unforced errors in a row to lose the game. that is just a mental error. He won't make that kind of mental mistake next year.

Doubles · 09-01-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

at 4-4 in the 3rd with score 15-30 querry serving. Klahn made 3 unforced errors in a row to lose the game. that is just a mental error. He won't make that kind of mental mistake next year.

You can say that, but that doesn't mean it's true. We'll see next year...

db379 · 09-01-2010, 03:17 PM

All I can say is that Klahn wouldn't have won this match today, but he did play very well, and surprised quite a few... The surprising thing is that Klahn served with a very high % of 1st serves, and very good 1st serves too. Also, he did overpower Querrey most of the time in rallies, which was really unexpected. And one feels that he lost today because of his inexperience in pro matches, not because of his game per se.

db379 · 09-01-2010, 03:18 PM

Sock just lost against Chiudinelli, who is a nobody. He's been on the tour for 10 years and has never won anything, not even close. I think one can clearly say Klahn is a better player.

JoelDali · 09-01-2010, 04:11 PM

Doubles · 09-01-2010, 06:20 PM

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This is rather clever, Joel...

Jakes On A Plane · 09-01-2010, 06:56 PM

21 pages later and Klahn still lost.

Fedace · 09-02-2010, 03:35 AM

HOT off the Stanford press room: "Academic come first" according to Klahn.

Klahn Gives Sam Querrey A Scare In U.S. Open Match
Klahn, who received a wild card entry into the main draw after winning this year's NCAA Singles title, challenged Querrey for the majority of the match.

Junior Bradley Klahn gave 20th-seeded Sam Querrey a scare before dropping a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 decision on Wednesday morning during the first round of the 2010 U.S. Open.
Sept. 1, 2010

STANFORD, Calif.- Junior Bradley Klahn gave 20th-seeded Sam Querrey a scare before dropping a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 decision on Wednesday morning during the first round of the 2010 U.S. Open.

Klahn, who received a wild card entry into the main draw after winning this year's NCAA Singles title, challenged Querrey for the majority of the match before a series of cramps affected his performance late in the contest. Overall, the match proved to be a great experience for the 20-year-old Klahn, who earned All-America honors in both singles and doubles this year after being named the ITA National Rookie of the Year in 2009.

Playing in the first match of the day at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Querrey took the first set 6-3 before Klahn rebounded for a 6-4 victory to even the match at 1-1. Both players held their serve in the third set until Querrey finally broke Klahn in the final game to take the set 7-5.

Facing deficits of 4-1 and 5-2 in the fourth set, Klahn eventually sliced Querrey's lead to 5-4 before dropping the final game in a valiant effort.

Querrey held a 19-6 advantage in service aces, although Klahn owned a better first serve percentage (69 percent compared to Querrey's 50 percent). Klahn tallied 38 winners while Querrey finished with 33. But Klahn was victimized by 53 unforced errors compared to Querrey's 36.

"My mom has always stressed that academics come first and going four sets with Sam makes it tempting but I'm pretty sure I'm coming back," said Klahn after the match. "A Stanford degree goes a long way and it's nice to have a backup plan. It'd be tough for me to leave school now. I'm having too much fun. But the ultimate goal is to become a professional tennis player."

db379 · 09-02-2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

HOT off the Stanford press room: "Academic come first" according to Klahn.

"A Stanford degree goes a long way and it's nice to have a backup plan. It'd be tough for me to leave school now. I'm having too much fun. But the ultimate goal is to become a professional tennis player."

nicely said by Brad. He has talent and he'll be back once he has his degree.
If he can make it to the top 100 or better that's great for him, if not he'll have other opportunities with his degree.

Fedace · 09-02-2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by db379

nicely said by Brad. He has talent and he'll be back once he has his degree.
If he can make it to the top 100 or better that's great for him, if not he'll have other opportunities with his degree.

Agree, John Isner staying thru the Senior year in Georgia didn't seem to hurt. Querry's case is little different. He was thinking of starting college but he got really HOT in that summer. and he won multiple challenger events. When you have people offering millions of dollars and telling you are going to be top 50 right away, it is tough to say no.

forthegame · 09-02-2010, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by db379

nicely said by Brad. He has talent and he'll be back once he has his degree.
If he can make it to the top 100 or better that's great for him, if not he'll have other opportunities with his degree.

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Agree, John Isner staying thru the Senior year in Georgia didn't seem to hurt. Querry's case is little different. He was thinking of starting college but he got really HOT in that summer. and he won multiple challenger events. When you have people offering millions of dollars and telling you are going to be top 50 right away, it is tough to say no.

Agreed, trouble is, by the time he's done with academics, his contemporaries (of similar talent) would have left him behind and he may never reach his full potential.

Fedace · 09-02-2010, 04:32 AM

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Agreed, trouble is, by the time he's done with academics, his contemporaries (of similar talent) would have left him behind and he may never reach his full potential.

Agree with you on that one. but i think benefits of staying outweight going pro at present time.
On another note, why was Querry having so much problems with Klahn's serves ?? Spin ?? I was watching the match and Klahn was mostly serving 105-115 range.

rovex · 09-02-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedace

Agree with you on that one. but i think benefits of staying outweight going pro at present time.
On another note, why was Querry having so much problems with Klahn's serves ?? Spin ?? I was watching the match and Klahn was mostly serving 105-115 range.

His placement was really good.

andfor · 09-02-2010, 06:46 AM

Has anyone mentioned that Querry and Klahn have been practicing regularly together for the last two months? That can have a lot to do with the score of their match. Had I known that in advance I'd have predicted a slightly closer score. Still straight sets. I have to admit I'm a little impressed by how close it was and that Klahn got a set.

In the end another missed prediction by Feddie. Where's Alex?

09-01-2010, 03:17 PM	#409
db379 Professional Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,457	All I can say is that Klahn wouldn't have won this match today, but he did play very well, and surprised quite a few... The surprising thing is that Klahn served with a very high % of 1st serves, and very good 1st serves too. Also, he did overpower Querrey most of the time in rallies, which was really unexpected. And one feels that he lost today because of his inexperience in pro matches, not because of his game per se. Last edited by db379 : 09-01-2010 at 03:29 PM.

09-01-2010, 04:11 PM	#411
JoelDali Legend Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,946	__________________ There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live and too rare to die.

09-02-2010, 03:35 AM	#414
Fedace Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 23,301	"Academics comes first" HOT off the Stanford press room: "Academic come first" according to Klahn. Klahn Gives Sam Querrey A Scare In U.S. Open Match Klahn, who received a wild card entry into the main draw after winning this year's NCAA Singles title, challenged Querrey for the majority of the match. Junior Bradley Klahn gave 20th-seeded Sam Querrey a scare before dropping a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 decision on Wednesday morning during the first round of the 2010 U.S. Open. Sept. 1, 2010 STANFORD, Calif.- Junior Bradley Klahn gave 20th-seeded Sam Querrey a scare before dropping a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 decision on Wednesday morning during the first round of the 2010 U.S. Open. Klahn, who received a wild card entry into the main draw after winning this year's NCAA Singles title, challenged Querrey for the majority of the match before a series of cramps affected his performance late in the contest. Overall, the match proved to be a great experience for the 20-year-old Klahn, who earned All-America honors in both singles and doubles this year after being named the ITA National Rookie of the Year in 2009. Playing in the first match of the day at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Querrey took the first set 6-3 before Klahn rebounded for a 6-4 victory to even the match at 1-1. Both players held their serve in the third set until Querrey finally broke Klahn in the final game to take the set 7-5. Facing deficits of 4-1 and 5-2 in the fourth set, Klahn eventually sliced Querrey's lead to 5-4 before dropping the final game in a valiant effort. Querrey held a 19-6 advantage in service aces, although Klahn owned a better first serve percentage (69 percent compared to Querrey's 50 percent). Klahn tallied 38 winners while Querrey finished with 33. But Klahn was victimized by 53 unforced errors compared to Querrey's 36. "My mom has always stressed that academics come first and going four sets with Sam makes it tempting but I'm pretty sure I'm coming back," said Klahn after the match. "A Stanford degree goes a long way and it's nice to have a backup plan. It'd be tough for me to leave school now. I'm having too much fun. But the ultimate goal is to become a professional tennis player."

09-02-2010, 06:46 AM	#420
andfor Hall Of Fame Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,129	Has anyone mentioned that Querry and Klahn have been practicing regularly together for the last two months? That can have a lot to do with the score of their match. Had I known that in advance I'd have predicted a slightly closer score. Still straight sets. I have to admit I'm a little impressed by how close it was and that Klahn got a set. In the end another missed prediction by Feddie. Where's Alex? __________________ "i thought those were just a little harmless brown bugs, you know the ones take wings and fly? but it turned to be Flees." Fedace

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