Are you trying to become the new Leed?
I wanna see this guy hit. To insult Tony a player that has shown himself to be a good one is just odd. He has good results and you dont know tennis at all if you think his strokes would break down easily.
Would he beat clint probally not but in no way would Clint just blow him off the court either. Tony is gonna make someone earn there win against him.
the poster wasn't trying to insult.
most of the board gives respect to tony because he's one of the few (sydneyjim) who's put himself out there showing us noob hacks, videos and results, blog of higher level player.
but we must be realistic. tony isn't young anymore (26+) and he doesn't travel internationally. tony is a very good 5.5 national open level player and we've all known someone like him. difference is those players gave it a go on tour living out of a van in africa, sth america, far local. tony has made clear multiple times he wasn't willing to take the financial (coaching $) and emotional (gf/wife nookie) hit touring requires for a ranking in 800-1500 mark.
no disrespect tony. but you can't compare yourself to clint. tennis at pro level isn't just about ball striking. the mental aspect (handling loneliness, support isolation) , organisation ability (languages, visas, airfaires, schedules, hotels, transport, food, budgeting, on the road fitness maintenance and general independence) are all more important.
clint shared a van and food with dustin brown who's just starting to have success breaking through challenger level.
does anybody here believe that after threes months on tour, tony would beat or even take a set off clint? tony wouldn't no what hit him. he'd be exhausted from just living the previous month on the road. i'm sure he'd eventually adapt and be forced to improve or go home.
tony has chosen to stay a high level national amateur. i respect and understand his decision. it's the logical monetary and easy comfortable choice.
most people are afraid of failure at some level. others want to push the boundaries and explore there full potential to breaking point. others happily stay in there comfort zone.
tony knows which type of person he is.