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Yeah. I heard McCarver say something, "...Nadal". I did a double take and said to myself WTF?!? Why is he uttering Rafael Nadal during a baseball game? Then the split-step video came up and an aha moment ensued. Cool to see a tennis player get some respect...

first time seeing that. got choked up at the end. federer displayed some incredible humanism there. class act, down-to-earth guy. he made her feel so comfortable. i'm really happy for the young lady, as well. she has a memory to last a lifetime. thanks for posting that video!

He never goes to the North American hard court tournaments preceding the US Open.

I should have just quoted this: a more succinct version of my point. Thanks "TheTruth"

This concept that the "bad" match up is the singular reason why Federer loses so regularly to Nadal is ludicrous. As has been pointed out before, Federer has beaten Nadal 10 times. It's not like Connors vs. Gerulaitas in the 1970s or Federer vs. Roddick in the 2000s. Those match ups were...

I'm not incredibly shocked Federer tried a new frame and potentially will switch to this 98 square inch frame permanently. I believe he is searching for a "quick" fix. After watching him in person at Roland Garros this year and comparing it with 2005 and 2008 at Cincinnati, I think his nemesis...

Oh, one more thing, as many others have said, he's only 26. I'd be suprised if we're discussing this topic in another 5 years when he's 31.

I think the original poster brings up a challenging topic without a definitive answer. However, without evidence - true evidence - of PED use, I can only explain Nadal's incredible consistency and LACK of noticeable decline by citing his incredible natural ability including technique and use of...

TheF!Bob: really? you're hating on the fact that I wrote something related to a tennis match as it's happening that may affect the outcome of a match or tournament? my God, get over yourself dude.

(realize as I was typing quickly that i butchered the English language. sorry)

did anyone just notice that Fed tweaked his back? it was at the 30-15point, up 6-3, 4-1. he won the point to go up 40-15, but the next two points he served with a very truncated service motion without much velocity. he keep arching his back. and at the end of the point at 5-1, 30-15 he stop...

From the standpoint of pure entertainment, the upcoming matches Federer will play (assuming the draw plays out as expected and IF he were to make it to the final) are quite enticing. 3rd rd v. Tomic - 'cat and mouse' match 4th rd v. Raonic - challenge to absorb Raonic's power Quarters v...

This thread is a JOKE. You're telling me someone who makes the 2nd round of a Major championship in tennis should "call it a career"? In effect, he's at least the 64th best player in the entire world. Plus he gets paid 5 figures for advancing this far, plus ranking points which will insure he...

Check out this YouTube clip of the highlights from ATP World Tour Finals SF between Federer and Murray. Between the 3:10 - 3:45 minute mark, there's a sick point that causes Robbie Koenig to say something unforgettable: "This is pure genius. You can't teach shots like this. That's a...

I gotta interject something here: In most (if not all) tennis circles, the year-end #1 is what people refer to when saying Sampras was 6 times the consecutive #1. Otherwise, we simply say that the player that wins the Aukland Open or Chennai Open to start the calendar year is the #1 player for...

this isn't a knock on Federer or Annacone after this loss to Gasquet, but what has Annacone actually done to improve Federer's game. I don't see anything different with the exception of him coming over more backhands (including returns) during last year's Master's Cup final vs. Nadal. As far...

I might be mistaken, but I'm almost certain that TournaGrip used to sell blue, grey, black and orange-colored grips. I started playing around that time (1990) and I remember buying grey and black TournaGrip specifically. Therefore, my guess is the grip he used throughout 1990 and parts of 1991...

just started watching the match...what is up with the facial/neck hair growth on Wawrinka? By the way, Stan's groundies are sitting up perfectly in federer's ideal strike zone. it looks like a practice session

Just tuned in to the Federer/Wawrinka match...Chris Fowler from ESPN was going on and on about Wawrinka's lack of effort and implied that this phenomenon (giving up/not competing) is prevalent in the men's game. Anyone agree with this? Any thoughts?

Everytime I watch this Chinese woman compete, ESPN alternately lists her name as "Li Na" under her opponent's name (for example, "Serena Williams") during updates of the score at changeovers, and as "Na Li" or simply the last name "Li" when the score is displayed during games. It's the...

Players enter the stadium court at the southwest corner.  They walk from the northwest corner of the players lounge (which is the indoor Indianapolis Tennis Center facility converted into a players lounge) to the stadium court.  Back in the day I got Sampras's autograph outside the practice...

where can I watch this match online for free

anyone know where i can watch the QF match?

i forgot the link (shame on me!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW_OPQaeIOw

these are not my words, but the title of a philosophical youtube video that i just watched. i would love to hear everyone's comments. check out 7:30 till the end. this is hilarious!

Maybe the wrong forum to post this, but I was wondering if anyone with the proper skills could put together a 10 minute compilation of Sampras highlights, strokes, conclusions to grand slam wins, general Sampras-isms, etc. (including sprinkles of McEnroe and Drysdale superlatives) that might...

ok. maybe i'm the only one who "gets it". i was referring to the floating action of federer's footwork while he is preparing for two different forehands against ginepri. i'm not gonna spend several minutes to explain why i think it's so impressive, but i find federer's athleticism and subtle...

check out this clip of federer vs ginepri from 2005 cincinnati. from rougly 4:03 - 4:09 the footwork is just extraordinary, like he's walking on air...just a reminder of his greatness! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgJnr_8bzfg

Tennis success in other countries, including Spain, Argentina, Serbia, Croatia, Russia, Germany, Chile, France, etc. seems to start with a few factors: 1. Soccer (futbol) is the most popular sport in many of the countries. Not basketball, baseball, football, NASCAR, track & field, etc...

Bjorn99 posted a comment regarding Gustavo Kuerten's backhand and how his extreme technique contributed to his career-altering hip injury. I was under the impression that the angle created between his right foot and right hip (more specifically, the head of the femur) during his FOREHAND stroke...