tennispro11
Hall of Fame
It is amazing to listen to him commentate. He is highly intelligent, knows when to speak and when to be quiet and just watch the tennis. I would thoroughly enjoy listening to him some more the rest of the tournament.
Anybody enjoying listening to Agassi?
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tennispro11
Hall of Fame
Glad to hear you guys are enjoying it as well. It was amazing to listen to him talk about Roddick's backhand. Could you imagine having Agassi as your coach. Your game would be technically sound. 
Tennis_Monk
Hall of Fame
Agassi is awesome. He definitely brings out more relevant and interesting information. Being a champion and also having played Federer and roddick, the perspective he can offer is unseconded.
Good job TV USA.
*** It doesnt really matter what Agassi says. I am his fan and anything he says is super cool with me ****
Good job TV USA.
*** It doesnt really matter what Agassi says. I am his fan and anything he says is super cool with me ****
And you notice what Andre said, in response to the query could Andy improve, "I'd have to see him try to hit the backhand more with his right hand" (paraphrase). That's a truly insightful, non-ego based, correct, and still appropriately reflective comment, especially given the questioning tone he used in the response.
And this is all coming naturally to him. Not forced. Kudos to the US Open for getting Andre up there to just be Andre.
If I catch him come to my town doing some sort of speech tour, like for his school, I'm going and donating money. Mad respect for the dude.
And this is all coming naturally to him. Not forced. Kudos to the US Open for getting Andre up there to just be Andre.
If I catch him come to my town doing some sort of speech tour, like for his school, I'm going and donating money. Mad respect for the dude.
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Aonex
Semi-Pro
Was just gonna say the same thing. Andre bringing some awesome insights.
Tennis_Monk
Hall of Fame
Glad to hear you guys are enjoying it as well. It was amazing to listen to him talk about Roddick's backhand. Could you imagine having Agassi as your coach. Your game would be technically sound.
I cant imagine. Agassi would quit Tennis immediately after he sees my double hander backhand.
Tennis_Monk
Hall of Fame
Oh man. This is what commentary should be like. Agassi knows exactly whats going on on the court. Look how he stated why Andy had to go DTL because he delayed his movement.
Lets have Andy call the match.
Lets have Andy call the match.
do you think you could tell me what things he is saying, somewhat specifically? im not there right now, and if you could tell me, that would be muchas awesome. i really want to hear what advice and tips he is giving, and since he is so mechanically sound, that makes it even better.
tennispro11
Hall of Fame
If I had Tivo I would definitely do that for you. Andre is saying so much, it's awesome. You could try channelsurfing.net. You can watch this match from there.
Tennis_Monk
Hall of Fame
How can we let USO know that we want Agassi ?. This is what is missing in the commentary team. There are so many former players. why didnt they tell things like these?. Best of all, even my uncle (who isnt familar with nuances of tennis/sports) says he can understand what Agassi is saying.
tennispro11
Hall of Fame
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guitarplayer
Guest
Andre's commentary is so spot on and different, I can just feel my game getting better just listening to him. He brings up things no one has ever talked about before. Everyone else in the box, even Mac seem like novices. No wonder he was so good. I always took him for a "feel" player but the way he disects exactly whats going on is simply amazing.
35ft6
Legend
I am so happy right now. Played about 3 hours of tennis, come home, take a shower, and now watching Fed versus Roddick in a night match in high definition with Mac and Agassi commentating. Now if only Jessica Alba was here walking around in running shorts, it'd be heaven.
Yes, Agassi is saying some really insightful stuff. Shows you how truly wack most commentators are. It's almost criminal that we have to listen to him knowing he won't commentate again until who knows.
Yes, Agassi is saying some really insightful stuff. Shows you how truly wack most commentators are. It's almost criminal that we have to listen to him knowing he won't commentate again until who knows.
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guitarplayer
Guest
I'd send her over but she really wants to stay here and watch it with me. I just sent her out to pick up a pizza for me.
Kaptain Karl
Hall Of Fame
His insights are super. I learned new things about both Roger's and Andy's games from Andre tonight.
Good stuff!
- KK
Good stuff!
- KK
so nice to hear agassi mention that he watched a lot of his opponents matches to understand their strengths/weaknesses and how their games matched up with his. i'm so sick of all of these women's players (particularly williams sisters, sharapova, henin, etc) use the line "i'm only focused on my game and not really worried about my opponent".
tennispro11
Hall of Fame
Yeah, man you guys have all brought up great points. It was truly a pleasure to listen to him. He is very introspective on life and tennis. I would love to listen to him some more. They invited him to come back for the women's semifinal. I hope he takes the offer.
serve/and/volley
Rookie
That's it. I'm going to have to find this match recorded on DVD somewhere just for Agassi's commentary. I was only able to watch this match on Channelsurfing, and they are all Eurosport feeds in other languages (Spanish, Russian(?), French, German, and Chinese). Damn why don't I have cable!
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Agassi was superb. His breakdown of Roddick's backhand.
His points about the right time to move and how Andy often moves to early, part of bad decision, but also out of need. If you don't guess on Fed's serve, you end up returning short and being dominated. If you move to early to avoid this, Fed can change the direction of his serve.
His points about the right time to move and how Andy often moves to early, part of bad decision, but also out of need. If you don't guess on Fed's serve, you end up returning short and being dominated. If you move to early to avoid this, Fed can change the direction of his serve.
tennispro11
Hall of Fame
What are you talking about?
This was the best commentated match I have ever listened to. Everything Andre said had a point. He wasn't just talking to fill space. Why would you not want to hear what he thought in the first place? How he knew where Boris Becker would serve when he did the tongue thing. I thought that was pretty amazing.
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Fearsome Forehand
Professional
Both Andre and Courier are about a hundred times better than Mac or Carillo.
Mac is wrong so often it is funny to think how much money he must make off that event. His voice is terriible and his delivery is choppy. Not announcer material. And if I see that lame Amex commercial one more time, I'll throw up!
Andre's best bit was the part about how he could read Becker's serve by the way Boris stuck his tongue out after his toss.
Fed is an unstoppable monster!!!!!!!!!
Mac is wrong so often it is funny to think how much money he must make off that event. His voice is terriible and his delivery is choppy. Not announcer material. And if I see that lame Amex commercial one more time, I'll throw up!
Andre's best bit was the part about how he could read Becker's serve by the way Boris stuck his tongue out after his toss.
Fed is an unstoppable monster!!!!!!!!!
always_steffi
New User
Loved his little story about the Becker and how he tipped his away serve by the way his tongue hanged out of his mouth.
It must have been something that only agassi picked on or must have been quickly rectified by Becker. I would imagine something like that if not controlled could have ruined Beckers career.
It must have been something that only agassi picked on or must have been quickly rectified by Becker. I would imagine something like that if not controlled could have ruined Beckers career.
hoosierbr
Hall of Fame
Becker mentioned the tongue comment in his book, which is very interesting btw.
AA is terrific in the box and it was nice to see the crowd give him some props during a changeover. Kudos to Roger for pointing him out too at the end of the match.
I thought AA's best bit of insight was how Fed takes control of the rallies (usually) after six shots b/c then he starts to find his range and dictate. Fascinating stuff.
Unfortunately a lot of former pros commentate for the cash. AA doesn't need it so don't know how much we'll see him.
AA is terrific in the box and it was nice to see the crowd give him some props during a changeover. Kudos to Roger for pointing him out too at the end of the match.
I thought AA's best bit of insight was how Fed takes control of the rallies (usually) after six shots b/c then he starts to find his range and dictate. Fascinating stuff.
Unfortunately a lot of former pros commentate for the cash. AA doesn't need it so don't know how much we'll see him.
Hell no. Andy's spasticity still comes out when he talks. He sounds like he's always in a hurry.
TENNIS_IS_FUN
Professional
Anybody know where i can download this match with Andre commentating...
I have it on DVD.
Feel free to contact me at asyluke@yahoo.com and make sure you mention the dvd in the subject heading. Or else your email may end up in the spam folder.
ATXtennisaddict
Hall of Fame
I loved listening to Agassi. Such a great commentator, so much insight.
ShooterMcMarco
Hall of Fame
I really enjoyed listening to him and discovering more about the little intricacies of the pro-level game.
BigServer1
Legend
Well I think it's clear that Andre has a place in the booth if he ever wants one. Huge kudos to USA for their coverage of this US Open. They have showed a ton of matches even if they didn't feature Americans and they never went over live coverage with tape delays (I hope the ESPN people were watching this coverage). AA made the night that much better. I really hope he can bring his personality and insight into the booth someday.
LafayetteHitter
Hall of Fame
Wow is all I can say about having Agassi in the booth. Great job by the USA Network and the US Open for making it happen. It's not often we get to hear commentary from someone who actually knows Federer's game based upon on court experience.
As someone stated earlier, I never knew I could learn so much from commentary. I always thought Mac was excellent in his analysis; now I realize I never understood how insightful and detailed commentary could be. Amazing stuff, definitely have to download this one and mine for the nuggets of wisdom. I'll post a torrent link once it's up, if that's allowed here.
edit: http://www.demonoid.com/files/details/1336934/734872/
5+ gigs though
edit: http://www.demonoid.com/files/details/1336934/734872/
5+ gigs though
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DAWRTAJACI
New User
We should email CBS to bring him in the booth for the men's final.
whistleway
Semi-Pro
Loved the way how he quitely spoke with authority and intelligence. Unlike the rambling commentators, it was a refreshing change. I was at awe thinking how much tennis commentary could be better
AA is awesome !!
AA is awesome !!
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
I liked Agassi's contributions last night. But just remember, it's easy when you're the 3rd person. Before we start anointing him the GOAT of tennis announcers, it would be a lot different if JMac were there and AA had to fill more time.
Forget emailing CBS - or anyone else. AA is busy with his foundation - he's not going to do commentary on a regular basis. At best I could see him agreeing to do a few days per year at the USO.
Forget emailing CBS - or anyone else. AA is busy with his foundation - he's not going to do commentary on a regular basis. At best I could see him agreeing to do a few days per year at the USO.
