It looks like today's BOYS play better tennis than today's pros

[SafinIsGOAT]

I was watching tennis videos on Youtube and somehow stumbled upon this one, the Wimbledon 2011 Boys Championship: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJN0XoQPOls.

They're playing better tennis than we see from the current crop of pros. Look, they're sneaking into the net, going for winners, trying to gain the offensive spot in points, and in general playing all-court, aggressive tennis. I'll probably watch the boys from now on. You guys can go ahead and have fun watching another "epic" 6-hour "rivalry" final between Djokovic and Nadal this Australian Open.

 

[Bud]

I was watching tennis videos on Youtube and somehow stumbled upon this one, the Wimbledon 2011 Boys Championship: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJN0XoQPOls.

They're playing better tennis than we see from the current crop of pros. Look, they're sneaking into the net, going for winners, trying to gain the offensive spot in points, and in general playing all-court, aggressive tennis. I'll probably watch the boys from now on. You guys can go ahead and have fun watching another "epic" 6-hour "rivalry" final between Djokovic and Nadal this Australian Open.

That was 2.5 years ago. How have these two done on the pro tour?

 

[LazyNinja19]

This thread is as true as OP's name :lol:

 

[SafinIsGOAT]

That was 2.5 years ago. How have these two done on the pro tour?

My points wasn't about their results. My point was about their playing style and how entertaining they are to watch. I'm a spectator. I want to see players dive. I want to see slam-dunk overheads. I want to see slice approach shots. I want to see all-or-nothing forehands hit on the run.

 

[Bud]

My points wasn't about their results. My point was about their playing style and how entertaining they are to watch. I'm a spectator. Give me something exciting to watch.

Whenever two people of similar ability play one another, it's pretty entertaining - regardless of their level. However, if you stick one of these two up against a top 100 pro, they'd probably look pretty silly. It's all relative.

 

[MichaelNadal]

I was watching tennis videos on Youtube and somehow stumbled upon this one, the Wimbledon 2011 Boys Championship: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJN0XoQPOls.

They're playing better tennis than we see from the current crop of pros. Look, they're sneaking into the net, going for winners, trying to gain the offensive spot in points, and in general playing all-court, aggressive tennis. I'll probably watch the boys from now on. You guys can go ahead and have fun watching another "epic" 6-hour "rivalry" final between Djokovic and Nadal this Australian Open.

Don't mind if I do

 

[Backspin1183]

Yup, those boys remind me of Safin. Safin was a very entertaining player, although I never bothered watching his matches that didn't have Federer.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

This thread is as true as OP's name :lol

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@SafinIsGOAT (what a nickname :lol: )

Luke Saville is currently number 445 in the world, lost a final just today against Japanese Uchiyama ranked number 335

Liam Broady is currently ranked 518, lost his last match one week ago against Cacic ranked 719

Are you trolling on purpose, or is it not deliberate ?

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

By the way, if you watch the full highlights you just posted, that was some serious choking from the British man, he was 1 set up and a break in the second :lol:

 

[LazyNinja19]

This

@SafinIsGOAT (what a nickname)

Luke Saville is currently number 445 in the world, lost a final just today against Japanese Uchiyama ranked number 335

Liam Broady is currently ranked 518, lost his last match one week ago against Cacic ranked 719

Are you trolling on purpose, or is it not deliberate ?

Awesome banana emoticons Tipsa.....
Today you seem to be in trolling.....ilikeit mood

 

[jaggy]

By the way, if you watch the full highlights you just posted, that was some serious choking from the British man, he was 1 set up and a break in the second :lol:

A British tennis choke huh, who would have expected that!

 

[Omega_7000]

Lets compare those highlights with a match between Nadal and Murray...

 

[LazyNinja19]

Lets compare those highlights with a match between Nadal and Murray...

Similar play kicked out Freddy, no? Too bad he couldn't handle it :lol:

 

[Xemi666]

Go right ahead. I'll stick to watching the best in the world.

 

[syc23]

There's nothing here to suggest these boys will grow up to challenge the (real) top 4 any time soon.

Nothing to see here, move along.

 

[Goosehead]

This

@SafinIsGOAT (what a nickname )

Luke Saville is currently number 445 in the world, lost a final just today against Japanese Uchiyama ranked number 335

Liam Broady is currently ranked 518, lost his last match one week ago against Cacic ranked 719

Are you trolling on purpose, or is it not deliberate ?

banana's that dance AND skip ?...ilikeit! :neutral:

 

[Cup8489]

Go right ahead. I'll stick to watching the best in the world.

Federer hasn't played much recently friend.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Federer hasn't played much recently friend.

 

[Xemi666]

Federer hasn't played much recently friend.

And that is relevant to my post because...?

 

[Maximagq]

They don't play better tennis; they play more exciting tennis, but not better.

 

[Brian11785]

They don't play better tennis; they play more exciting tennis, but not better.

I think it is pretty obvious that the OP is using "better" to mean "more exciting." As in "better (to watch)".

Not talking about you Maxim, but but some of the repliers in this thread are needlessly dismissive.

 

[chjtennis]

That was 2.5 years ago. How have these two done on the pro tour?

Saville is no. 445 and Broady is no. 518 in the rankings. They are both 19 yo. By that age, Tomic was inside top 100 and look where he is now.

 

[roundiesee]

Agree that it was a thoroughly entertaining match, regardless of whether these boys will go on to be top players. Thanks for posting OP!

 

[Deleted member 307496]

I was watching tennis videos on Youtube and somehow stumbled upon this one, the Wimbledon 2011 Boys Championship: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJN0XoQPOls.

They're playing better tennis than we see from the current crop of pros. Look, they're sneaking into the net, going for winners, trying to gain the offensive spot in points, and in general playing all-court, aggressive tennis. I'll probably watch the boys from now on. You guys can go ahead and have fun watching another "epic" 6-hour "rivalry" final between Djokovic and Nadal this Australian Open.

Just like Santoro played better tennis than Safin...

 

[Bud]

Saville is no. 445 and Broady is no. 518 in the rankings. They are both 19 yo. By that age, Tomic was inside top 100 and look where he is now.

Shows the depth of men's tennis. In that video, it appears either guy could challenge a top player. The reality is much different, however. You always look better when playing someone of similar ability.