Is there anything likeable about Sock?

[Deleted member 733170]

He mopes around like a moody frat boy.

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

His game is fairly one dimensional.

Besides appealing to Americans desperate for a home grown champ, what is there to root for when Sock is on court?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

 

[Red Rick]

Applauds opponents good shots
Has called opponents shots in before they even challenge
Is a fun-loving guy, loves to goof around
Can volley
Great doubles player
Nice slice

What's not to like?
Doesn't have a pretty shots
Is 'Murican


My judgment of this thread

@TheMusicLover @I Am Finnish @merwy

 

[Purplemonster]

He mopes around like a moody frat boy.

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

His game is fairly one dimensional.

Besides appealing to Americans desperate for a home grown champ, what is there to root for when Sock is on court?

His shoe ?

 

[ollinger]

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

what is there to root for when Sock is on court?

ummm, you could root for his destruction because he's not sufficiently charismatic and charming??

 

[Hawaiian grip]

I like funky-looking strokes and he's a nice guy, so yeah, unless one of my faves is up against him I'll be kind of rooting for him.

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

Applauds opponents good shots
Has called opponents shots in before they even challenge
Is a fun-loving guy, loves to goof around
Can volley
Great doubles player
Nice slice

What's not to like?
Doesn't have a pretty shots
Is 'Murican


My judgment of this thread

@TheMusicLover @I Am Finnish @merwy

U didnt mention his awesome haircut.

 

[Chanwan]

Does Sock and Petchey look somewhat a like or is it just me?

(and boy, what a grip)

 

[Sysyphus]

If there is ever a Platonic form or archetype corresponding to a Burger King employee, Sock would be it. Yet he's somehow a tennis player, or at least moonlights as one when he's not flipping burgers. This is why I like Sock.

 

[ArcspacE]

His beer belly?

 

[ADuck]

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

A lot of the narcissists and assholes in this world are very charasmatic and charming, so this shouldn't be used as a criticism.

 

[Deleted member 733170]

A lot of the narcissists and assholes in this world are very charasmatic and charming, so this shouldn't be used as a criticism.

Yes fair enough, in isolation that is not a fair comment, and I take that back.

Many people thinks Kyrgios has charisma and he could also be described as a narcissist etc and he is well loved and seen as good for game in terms of the entertainment value he brings.

I have seen quite a lot of moping by him against Goffin recently and in his Paris matches. But credit to his perseverance as he pulled out some hard fought three set wins this week.

 

[Deleted member 733170]

If there is ever a Platonic form or archetype corresponding to a Burger King employee, Sock would be it. Yet he's somehow a tennis player, or at least moonlights as one when he's not flipping burgers. This is why I like Sock.

Yes, maybe Sock is likeable due to his relative ordinariness compared to his more glamours competitors.

 

[Nashvegas]

Maybe one of the better combinations of a going for broke style (forehand at least) and deft touch.

 

[SQA333]

He seems like a nice guy.

Weird technique on the forehand though.

 

[Zebrev]

It's not a players obligation to be charming. As long as they don't act out, cause unwarranted controversy or behave abusive towards the officials and other players, they are allowed to just be themselves.

 

[jaggy]

I like him, seems pretty down to earth and normal.

 

[Shank Volley]

He might have the best net game of all the next gen players, and he actually uses it, what's not to like?

 

[tennisaddict]

He is a genuinely good doubles player but everything else about him seems ugly ..

 

[TheGhostOfAgassi]

If there is ever a Platonic form or archetype corresponding to a Burger King employee, Sock would be it. Yet he's somehow a tennis player, or at least moonlights as one when he's not flipping burgers. This is why I like Sock.

To me he is a more sporty type, could work at Mikes bikes and be the nicest employee there

 

[Sysyphus]

To me he is a more sporty type, could work at Mikes bikes and be the nicest employee there

Well, he does apparently moonlight as a pro tennis player, so there's that.

 

[jbm]

Had a beer with him in Cincy years back. Very down to earth was my take. Two wins from the WTF. That's not too shabby.

 

[Red Rick]

Had a beer with him in Cincy years back. Very down to earth was my take. Two wins from the WTF. That's not too shabby.

And don't forget, WTF field is incredibly weak. If you go there in decent form, there's a chance to rack up to 800/1000 points more, and get the most random YE top 5 of all time

 

[vive le beau jeu !]

i like his socks.

*soxsox*

PS: he looks like a good guy...​

 

[sportmac]

Seems like a nice enough fella and a good sport. I don't know the man so can only address his tennis.

I'm not a fan of these forehand's from anywhere at any time and he's the king of it. When it comes to really bad backhand's his is only topped by Raonic and Johnson and it's a close call. I'm not a fan of any of them when they're on the court.

Moping, grunting, screaming at yourself... none of that bothers me, we all do battle in our own way. As long as it's not gamesmanship or completely out of control I see no problem with it.

 

[apriliano]

He mopes around like a moody frat boy.

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

His game is fairly one dimensional.

Besides appealing to Americans desperate for a home grown champ, what is there to root for when Sock is on court?

At least he isn't PCB

That's something in his favor

 

[Rattler]

He does have a pretty good sense of humor...and he is very well liked in the locker room.

 

[Sudacafan]

He mopes around like a moody frat boy.

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

His game is fairly one dimensional.

Besides appealing to Americans desperate for a home grown champ, what is there to root for when Sock is on court?

Taking about game likability? To me, Sock not being Isner is more than enough.

 

[slice bh compliment]

American.
Plays a good level of tennis even though his backhand and movement are less than smoove.
Looks like a baseball player.
Competitive but also pretty chill.
Speaks in a little less of a monotone than the average American guy his age.
Probably fun to practice and do drills with.
Freakydeaky forehand.
Not my style of player, but what a blast to watch him butcher a doubles team.
The guy's name is Jack Sock.

 

[Mainad]

Roger: "So Rafa, are you going to London this year?"

Rafa: "Not if you're going to be there!"

 

[captainbryce]

He’s a genuinely good guy! Somewhat refreshing compared to some of the assholes on the tour!

 

[Mainad]

I always think it would've been great fun if he'd married the actress, Elisabeth Shue (pity she's a bit too long in the tooth for him now) and they raised a family of Shues and Socks!

 

[beast of mallorca]

He mopes around like a moody frat boy.

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

His game is fairly one dimensional.

Besides appealing to Americans desperate for a home grown champ, what is there to root for when Sock is on court?

He is annoying to you. That's appealing enough......

 

[fullwesternforehand]

He is a double edged sword, either a moody frat boy or when laser focused as fun to watch as that spinny forehand zips through the court

 

[Skeletroll]

The tennis pro at my local club played him in a tournament before he went pro and said that he was a pretty nice guy.

 

[vex]

He mopes around like a moody frat boy.

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

His game is fairly one dimensional.

Besides appealing to Americans desperate for a home grown champ, what is there to root for when Sock is on court?

I mean.... I guess his FH is kinda entertaining to watch in the sense that its like a circus show shot... other than that... I can't watch the guy.

 

[George Turner]

 

[NothingButNet]

Great all-round guy, I think
Lots of charisma and positive, energetic body language on court
Never a bitter handshake no matter how bitter the loss. Always warm at the net
Quite multicultural for someone who could be your archetypal 'All American' - good friends w/loads of guys and girls on Tour, notably Kygrios
Used to date Sloane Stevens and they're still on good terms
Blasts that forehand and plays an all-out attacking game - never flat or boring
My boy Jack

 

[tenisdecente]

1.08

Just because of this, I dig this guy. We can argue whatever you like about his tennis (his dreadful BHspecially) but he looks like a cool guy. I love the fact, also, that he is a great doubles player and know something about being at the net, something a lot of players dont know at all right now (Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem the first ones I think about it)

 

[NothingButNet]

1.08

Just because of this, I dig this guy. We can argue whatever you like about his tennis (his dreadful BHspecially) but he looks like a cool guy. I love the fact, also, that he is a great doubles player and know something about being at the net, something a lot of players dont know at all right now (Alexander Zverev and Dominic Thiem the first ones I think about it)

For real - check out that Dimitrov vid

IMHO, if you don't like Sock, you ain't sayin' Jack

 

[tenisdecente]

Applauds opponents good shots
Has called opponents shots in before they even challenge
Is a fun-loving guy, loves to goof around
Can volley
Great doubles player
Nice slice

What's not to like?
Doesn't have a pretty shots
Is 'Murican


My judgment of this thread

@TheMusicLover @I Am Finnish @merwy

this and the Dimitrov video /end thread

 

[George Turner]

He mopes around like a moody frat boy.

He appears devoid of any charisma and charm.

His game is fairly one dimensional.

Besides appealing to Americans desperate for a home grown champ, what is there to root for when Sock is on court?

He's got a rep for good sportsmanship and seems chilled.

He has Federeresque variety compared to Isner or Querrey

Can't see much wrong with him myself but everyone has different tastes.

 

[Meles]

His beer belly?

Had a beer with him in Cincy years back. Very down to earth was my take. Two wins from the WTF. That's not too shabby.

 

[merwy]

Let’s just ignore the fact that he has one of the biggest topspin forehand bombs ever

 

[FudgeMyn]

my ex-gf said he had a nice butt.

 

[Meles]

OMG. Lobs Karlovic when he's not quite up to service line, the tweener pass on Kyrgios lol, tweener lob on Simon, and much more.

 

[George Turner]

OMG. Lobs Karlovic when he's not quite up to service line, the tweener pass on Kyrgios lol, tweener lob on Simon, and much more.

That's probably the GOAT lob, GOAT Tweener and GOAT TweenerLob all in one video!

 

[tenisdecente]

Holy ****, that video is CRAZY. The passing against Blake and the lob to Karlovic are just sick. In fact, all those 10 shots are lunatic!

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Does Sock and Petchey look somewhat a like or is it just me?

(and boy, what a grip)

Your mother didn't tell you that I petched her.

She told me enough. She told me your junk couldn't measure up to my father.

No, I am your father......

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Meles]

That's probably the GOAT lob, GOAT Tweener and GOAT TweenerLob all in one video!

Ok. Won't complain if he makes WTF and makes Delpo's absence a certainty.