True, but he definitely should have won more than a 250 in his career. It's pretty shocking that he hasn't.
Milos Raonic has ridiculous talent and little to show for it. He still has time but he is now 25. When I saw him at 19, I was certain he would be a future number 1.
I'd like to throw Guillermo Coria in there. He was great on clay and around 2005 was starting to improve on hard court.
He was only 25-26 when he disappeared from the tour.
He could have won a major title before Rafa dominated FO and then had another 3-6 solid years on tour.
Instead, he is remembered for one match and little else.
Yeah ive heard they even started to wear womens dresses since they have such thin waist.
Yes he disappeared pretty quickly..though, I'm not sure how related the two were; he had a solid 2005, being arguably the second best clay courter still, reaching the USO QFs (really should've made the semis), and finishing top 8.That awful missed opportunity in the final of 2004 RG probably scarred him permanently. He eventually found himself unable to serve properly and just faded away.
Losing that 2005 Rome final to Nadal and generally witnessing the rise of the new King of Clay must have been the final straw. I fancy, after that disastrous FO final he still believed he could do it, since he knew he was the most able claycourter around, but after seeing Nadal rise and falling to him personally in a very tight match despite giving all that he could, it must have eventually gotten to him in the off-season. Sad story.That awful missed opportunity in the final of 2004 RG probably scarred him permanently. He eventually found himself unable to serve properly and just faded away.
Don't forget the Ginepri match. Despite the tough Rome/Monte Carlo losses and a relatively poor FO result, he went on to reach R16 at Wimbledon for the first time, win Umag, and made the USO quarters. Serving at deuce to get into a 5th set tie breaker, Coria DF'd twice in a row to lose the match. He would've faced Agassi or Blake in the semis.Losing that 2005 Rome final to Nadal and generally witnessing the rise of the new King of Clay must have been the final straw. I fancy, after that disastrous FO final he still believed he could do it, since he knew he was the most able claycourter around, but after seeing Nadal rise and falling to him personally in a very tight match despite giving all that he could, it must have eventually gotten to him in the off-season. Sad story.
Its not recent but id have to say Phillipoussis is the all time wasted talent. If he wasnt having sex with Kourinkova before matches maybe he would have had more stamina............Saw a recent thread discussing talent, but I'n curious to find out which players you feel has wasted the most talent in recent years?
To my mind comes Tomic (up until the lastest year atleast), Dolgopolov, Gulbis and Gasquet
Safin along with Stich were probably the best movers ever at that height lol. He also had a huge serve when he was focused at least. That's how talented he was...a post that calls him incredibly talented misses two of his better attributes.Safin, in my opinion. He was such a talented player. Big serve, big forehand, big backhand, good touch, you name it. His movements were not the best, but he was playing an incredible ball at the Australian Open 2005, moving really well for such a tall player. It makes me sad that he did not accomplish more, he obviously had the talent to do so. Nalbandian can be placed in that category too, his backhand was out of this world. He lacked a big serve, but he had an incredible talent. And players like Coria, Haas or Ríos are there too.
From the active players, the most wasted talent is E.Gulbis.Saw a recent thread discussing talent, but I'n curious to find out which players you feel has wasted the most talent in recent years?
To my mind comes Tomic (up until the lastest year atleast), Dolgopolov, Gulbis and Gasquet
Saw a recent thread discussing talent, but I'n curious to find out which players you feel has wasted the most talent in recent years?
To my mind comes Tomic (up until the lastest year atleast), Dolgopolov, Gulbis and Gasquet
Dont even try saying theres something bad about having a bonk with Anna K.Its not recent but id have to say Phillipoussis is the all time wasted talent. If he wasnt having sex with Kourinkova before matches maybe he would have had more stamina............
Taylor Dent. Don't get me wrong it was fun watching a guy still try serve & volley on every point, but come on man, get a clue. The guy had a huge serve and moved pretty well, if he would have accepted reality, that serving and volley on every point is a dead strategy, he could have been top 10. Instead he screwed his body up lunging for passing shots as they whizzed past him point after point.
I disagree. Dent is built like a bear and would never be able to hang on the baseline with some of those guys that could run all day (I'm built the same way, 6' 200 and its hard to change directions). He had a monster serve and good touch so s&v was right for him. Maybe if he lost 40 lbs baseline would've been a good tactic for him sometimes but his backhand would still be exposed.
That awful missed opportunity in the final of 2004 RG probably scarred him permanently. He eventually found himself unable to serve properly and just faded away.
Sloane stephens.
Only 2titles and she is or nearly 22.
No slam final
One of the most athletic players on the wta tour ever. Has a big forehand but a much weaker backhand.
A couple months ago I watched an interview of Coria with an Argentinian journalist, it was a great interview. He reviewed his career, that RG final, his doping sanction and his personal life. He is at peace now, or at least that is what he said. He did seem to be happy and relaxed, so good for him.I think it was that and then Nadal's rise, and losing that heartbreaker to Nadal at Rome 2005 where he lost a 5th set lead (after already losing to him more decisively in Monte Carlo) and him realizing he might have already missed his chance to win a Grand Slam at RG 2004 which he wouldn't have ever imagined at the time even in the face of such bitter disappointment. His life fell apart in many ways too after that, his wife cheating him on him and leaving him for a then good tour friend (I think it was Zabaleta). The poor guy, so much heartbreak in his career and off the court in this brief period. I wish I could give him a big hug. I just hope he is happy and at peace with everything now.
Djokovic. He should already be the GOAT but he underachieved in 09-10 and 12-14.
A couple months ago I watched an interview of Coria with an Argentinian journalist, it was a great interview. He reviewed his career, that RG final, his doping sanction and his personal life. He is at peace now, or at least that is what he said. He did seem to be happy and relaxed, so good for him.
I was trying to find a link but didn't find one. The name of the show is "Vamos a la calle" and it was transmitted by DirecTV Sports. However, I found thisThanks so much for that. I am so happy to hear that. Is it possible you could provide a link or anything to that interview. I loved that little guy.
I was trying to find a link but didn't find one. The name of the show is "Vamos a la calle" and it was transmitted by DirecTV Sports. However, I found thisin that video Juan Ignacio Chela (another good Argentinian player) interviews Coria, I have not watched that one but will do it soon. It must be a good one, but it is in Spanish though. And this is the written form of the video that I couldn't find, just shorter http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/...del-tenis-a-la-realidad-que-le-impuso-la-vida They are both in Spanish, I could not find English versions :/
Its not recent but id have to say Phillipoussis is the all time wasted talent. If he wasnt having sex with Kourinkova before matches maybe he would have had more stamina............
i dont see tomic as really big talent, his technique is preventing him from moving to top10,especially on forehand side... also he is very very slow guy, maybe slowest guy outside servebotsSaw a recent thread discussing talent, but I'n curious to find out which players you feel has wasted the most talent in recent years?
To my mind comes Tomic (up until the lastest year atleast), Dolgopolov, Gulbis and Gasquet
So would i...but id ask Sharapova and Ivanovic to join us............think we going off on a tangent here....but its a lovely tangent nonethelessIf I was Phillipoussis, I'd choose having sex with Kourni even if my match is just minutes away. Lol.
I didnt say there was anything bad....just that it wekened his legs the lucky b*****dDont even try saying theres something bad about having a bonk with Anna K.
If I was Phillipoussis, I'd choose having sex with Kourni even if my match is just minutes away. Lol.
So you'd pass up the chance for Grand Slam immortality just for a quick knee-trembler with Anna K?
I remember how he lost the RG final, that was just crazy.A couple months ago I watched an interview of Coria with an Argentinian journalist, it was a great interview. He reviewed his career, that RG final, his doping sanction and his personal life. He is at peace now, or at least that is what he said. He did seem to be happy and relaxed, so good for him.
Comparing Hewitt to Rios. Priceless.I remember how he lost the RG final, that was just crazy.
Gaudio was a nice guy with a beautiful OHBH but honestly he may well be the luckiest grand slam winner of all time. Especially if you look at the relatively weak opponents that he defeated before Coria.
Looking back on this era post "Sampras Agassi" and "pre Federer Big Four", there was actually no boss. There were some great and pleasant champions (Hewitt, Roddick, Safin...) but they were not nearly indestructible like Sampras, Agassi or big Four members could be at their top. I think that is the reason why a guy like Gaudio could win RG or why players like Hewitt or Rios became no 1.